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ImpacTech Podcast – Steady Advisors for Steadiwear

April 23, 2025 by michelle

Episode Summary

Join us as we chat with guest Emile Maamary, co-founder and CMO of Steadiwear, Inc., a company dedicated to stabilizing hand tremors through advanced assistive technology. An IMPACT Center training program alumnus, his story is one of perseverance and ingenuity as he navigated the challenges of product development, regulatory hurdles, and market introduction to bring the Steadi Three device to users Worldwide today.

Episode Notes

Host: Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh
Co-Host: Dr. Michelle Zorrilla, Senior Research Scientist and Associate Director of Technology Translation, IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh
Guest: Emilie Maamary, CMO of Steadiwear 

Use the code “IETF” to get an additional $50 off the pre-order of the Steadiwear Three device, which is currently available at a 40% discount through the end of the year 2024.

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Timestamps:
1:43 Steadiwear’s Origin and Personal Inspiration
3:47 Challenges and Initial Steps
4:45 User Testing and Product Development
8:40 Navigating the FDA Process
16:53 Seeking Consultants and Mentors
18:37 Collaborations and Connections
21:40 Promotions and Final Thoughts

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