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Episode 14: Carmen Dörwald (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmendoerwald/)  talks to Cornel Armariei (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cornelamariei/) about  revolutionizing mobility for the visually impaired through advanced AI and robotics.

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Cornell's journey to founding .Lumen began in a family where everyone except him lived with a disability. Growing up, he developed a deep understanding of the daily mobility challenges faced by people who are blind, inspiring him to build a more accessible alternative to guide dogs. Today, .Lumen has developed AI-powered smart glasses that use self-driving technology and haptic feedback to help users safely navigate their surroundings.

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Business Overview
• 05:31 Personal Journey and Family Inspiration
• 08:00 Innovative Solutions for the Visually Impaired
• 10:36Team Structure and Collaboration
• 13:21 Challenges and Resilience in Entrepreneurship
• 16:02 The Role of AI in Business
• 21:13 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

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