Episode Summary
In this episode, Leah Marmo, Director of the Inglis Impact Accelerator at the Inglis Innovation Center, shares her inspiring journey from rural Pennsylvania to leading innovation in assistive technology. She discusses the challenges and successes of guiding startups focused on accessible housing, assistive tech, and healthcare. Leah’s unique career path and her commitment to fostering an inclusive ecosystem are highlighted, along with success stories from the accelerator program.
Episode Notes
Host: Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh
Guest: Leah Marmo, Director of Impact Accelerator at Iglis, Pittsburgh, PA
IMPACT Center | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
Transcript | PDF
Timestamps:
1:59 Leah’s Background Story
20:15 Key Lessons Learned Throughout Her Career
27:37 Mission and Vision of the Inglis Impact Accelerator
41:07 Sample Clients
56:26 Advice to Aspiring Entrepreneurs in this Space
Companies Mentioned in Episode
Together International | Website
testa-seat | Website
Cookie Cookie Ice Cream | Website
River City Growers | Website
Disability Media Network | Website