Shades of Grey: Mobility for Everyone Everywhere

Beyond companionship, another challenge facing older population is
the loss of mobility and the ability to drive. A few years ago,
Justin Boogaard started GoGoGrandparent to help older adults
maintain their independence by accessing on-demand services like
Uber & Lyft without a smart phone. As with many entrepreneurs
in the longevity ecosystem, Justin started his journey with a
personal story – of the need for an accessibility solution for his
grandmother. 

Srin Madipalli, our guest in this Shades of Grey episode, started
Accomable (acquired by Airbnb in 2017) to solve a personal
challenge, and to raise the profile on the needs of the disabled.
Arun Krishnakumar describes how he passed on Srin's funding
request, only to find them acquired by Airbnb in a year's
time. 

Theo, Arun and Srin discuss the reasons behind the founding of
Accomable, the growth that it saw in the market, and how the
acquisition came about. Srin is now a global ambassador for Airbnb,
and travels the world shouting out the need for mobility.

To be successful in today’s diverse society, accessibility cannot
be an after thought. People with disabilities and physical
ailments, or those who are illiterate, now have the means to
obtain information, control smart home appliances, and engage
with others outside their homes. The ability to bridge
physical distance, or navigate the world via the digital
highway – using one’s voice is simply empowering.

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