Dr. Nick Gompertz, CEO, and founder of EarSwitch, shares his incredible journey from being a general practitioner for 20 years to building a medtech startup that has the potential to revolutionize the way we control devices hands-free. In this episode, Dr. Gompertz discusses EarSwitch and how it works, as well as the challenges faced during its development and how it can benefit patients with limited mobility. He also talks about the current market for the technology and the opportunities for EarSwitch to expand beyond healthcare.

In addition, Dr. Gompertz focuses on the future of EarSwitch and how it can be integrated into various smart devices. He highlights the importance of voice assistants in the development of the technology and the potential for EarSwitch to be used in virtual and augmented reality settings. Lastly, he offers valuable advice for entrepreneurs and inventors who may be deep into their careers and want to work on something different, emphasizing the importance of having a passion for what you are doing and to believe in the problem you are trying to solve.

Throughout the episode, Dr. Gompertz stresses the need for innovation in healthcare and the potential for technology to improve patient outcomes. He also shares his vision for EarSwitch and how it can help patients with various disabilities gain greater independence and improve their quality of life.