In this episode of the medDesign podcast, we're joined by Amy Young, the inspiring founder and CEO of Jigsawdio, a groundbreaking audio-visual platform transforming Alzheimer's care. Amy shares her personal journey, the challenges of developing a Medtech startup, and the innovative approach Jigsawdio takes to enhance the lives of Alzheimer's patients and their families.
Key Topics Covered:
Alzheimer's Impact: Understand the profound effects of Alzheimer's on patients, families, and society.
Jigsawdio's Origin: Discover the unique inspiration behind Jigsawdio and its evolution to address Alzheimer's care.
Medtech Startup Journey: Learn about the challenges and triumphs of securing funding, building a team, and navigating the path to commercialization.
The Power of Empathy: Witness how empathy-driven design shapes Jigsawdio's features and its potential to improve quality of life.
Future of Alzheimer's Care: Gain insights into the innovative solutions emerging to address this national crisis.
Who is the episode for?
For Healthcare Innovators: Find inspiration in Amy's story and learn valuable lessons about turning ideas into impactful solutions.
For Alzheimer's Caregivers and Families: Discover a potential tool to enhance connection and joy in the lives of loved ones with Alzheimer's.
For Entrepreneurs and Startup Enthusiasts: Gain practical advice on navigating the Medtech startup landscape, securing funding, and building a dedicated team.
For Anyone Passionate About Making a Difference: Witness the power of combining technology, empathy, and entrepreneurship to address critical healthcare challenges.
Links:
Case Study on Jigsawdio: https://www.trig.com/case-studies/jigsawdio
Learn more about Jigsawdio: https://jigsawdio.com/
Connect with Amy Young: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-young-69b37274/
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00:00 Introduction to Amy Young and Jigsawdio
01:13 Understanding Alzheimer's Disease
02:51 Inspiration Behind Jigsawdio
06:22 Early Development and Funding Challenges
08:01 Pivoting to Alzheimer's Care
13:52 Leadership and Product Development
19:05 Features and Functionality of Jigsawdio
23:15 Path to Commercialization
34:26 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
38:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts