#064- Locked In: Jake Haendel on Recovery and Building an Accessible World

Ahoi is an accessibility app that identifies barriers in the environment and prioritizes businesses that are accessible. It also offers personalized accessibility ratings based on individual needs. The app aims to take the mystery out of accessibility and provide a customizable solution. The founder, Jake Haendel, was diagnosed with acute toxic progressive leukoencephalopathy and went through a four-year recovery process. The idea for the app came from his personal experiences of encountering accessibility challenges. The team focused on building a functional MVP and prioritized user research to address the biggest pain points. In terms of sustainability, Ahoi is working on partnerships with government organizations and exploring revenue generation opportunities. They discuss partnerships, monetization strategies, and future plans for expansion,  ...