In this episode of The WTiN Podcast, we talk to Hema Nambiar, founder and CEO of 13-One. The company specialises in performance travel jackets made from Heatsheet technology. 

After two massive surgeries to revive a collapsed lung and implement a new synthetic diaphragm, Hema had to relearn how to breathe again. Literally. To celebrate her recovery, she ran her first half marathon, 13.1 miles long in Central Park. After crossing the finish line, she was handed a thin silver Heatsheet to keep warm. The adrenaline of the race, the warmth of the blanket and the support of the runners made Hema think ‘life really is a marathon and you don't have to be running a race to feel it’. So, she took her love of running and passion for technology and created 13-One – a sportswear line that embraces the NASA space technology found also in Heatsheets and the spirit of active outdoor lovers everywhere.

In this podcast, Hema talks about the astonishing story that inspired her to bring her idea to life, the technology behind the jackets, and how her children leaving the nest has given her time to embark on this new chapter.