Building a Career That Combines Your Passions - Pooja Viswanathan at Perimeter Institute

Discover how to forge a career that merges your passions in this inspiring talk from the "Inspiring Future Women in Science" conference. Join Pooja Viswanathan, CEO of Braze Mobility and Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto, as she shares her journey of combining assistive technology, health, and robotics into a thriving company. Learn about the development of smart wheelchairs, the challenges of starting a business, and the importance of addressing human rights violations through innovative solutions. Gain insights into the lessons learned along the way, the role of accelerator programs, and the process of building a successful team and product. Explore the biomedical engineering field and hear Pooja's reflections on her career path, including things she might have done differently. This talk offers valuable advice for aspiring scientists and entrepreneurs looking to make a meaningful impact in their chosen fields.

Intro
Poojas story
Free food
Assistive technology
Human rights violations
Smart wheelchair
Lessons learned
Impact Centre Accelerator
Starting a company
Braze Mobility
The Market
The Products
The Team
Closing Thoughts
Question
Answer
Biomedical Engineering
Would you change anything
Things you wish you did differently