Podcast appearances and mentions of Mick Ebeling

In April, the Inside the ICE House Podcast aired four new episodes covering a diverse range of topics including the industrial tools industry, inspiring innovation, energy, and health and wellness. Episode 465: Enerpac President & CEO Paul Sternlieb on the Mission to Make Complex Jobs Safer & Smarter Episode 466: Not Impossible Labs CEO Mick Ebeling on Inspiring Innovation & Changing the Course of Humanity Episode 467: Liberty Energy CEO Ron Gusek on Powering Progress and Driving Energy Forward Episode 468: AG1 CEO Kat Cole on Health, Wellness, and the Foundational Nutrition Movement  

Innovation is a spark that ignites progress and transforms the world we live in. It empowers us to tackle the toughest challenges from combating climate change to revolutionizing healthcare and driving economic opportunity. Innovation took center stage at ICE Experience 2025 as Mick Ebeling, Founder & CEO of Not Impossible Labs, spoke to the challenges he and his team are attacking. After, he went Inside the ICE House to discuss what inspires Not Impossible Labs and how he and his team are working to change the course of humanity.  https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

On this exciting episode of LTBS, host Dr. Joel Berg is joined by AAPD 2025 keynote speaker Mick Ebeling for a candid conversation delving into Mick's mantra of “commit, then figure it out.” Sharing the story of an accidental invention that made the seemingly impossible possible, he highlights his unique problem-solving approach that brings together passionate and talented people to create solutions that better the world. Mick also speaks to the impact that grounding yourself in the belief that something that's possible today was once considered impossible can have on your ability to make change. Guest Bio: Named Fortune's Top 50 World's Greatest Leaders and honored with the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year Award, Mick Ebeling is a groundbreaking innovator dedicated to changing the world through innovation and story. As the Founder of Not Impossible Labs – an innovation incubator disrupting the status quo and tackling seemingly impossible problems – Mick has spent over a decade driving a movement of positive impact for the sake of humanity. Through his “Help One. Help Many” approach, Mick and his team have created some of the most internationally celebrated inventions, including The Eyewriter, Project Daniel, and Don's Voice, as well as their most recent spin-off companies, Bento (formerly Hunger: Not Impossible) and Music: Not Impossible. His work has been recognized as a 3x recipient of TIME's Best Inventions and Fast Company's World Changing Ideas. Mick continues to inspire, empower, and teach individuals, organizations, and communities to take bold action, so they too can make the impossible, NOT impossible.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever had a moment where you saw a problem in the world and thought, “Someone should fix that”? What if that someone was you? Mick Ebeling, founder of Not Impossible Labs, joins us to share how he turned a bold promise into world-changing innovation. From helping a paralyzed graffiti artist create art again to launching life-changing tech solutions, Mick's story is a masterclass in fearless problem-solving. In this episode, we dive into what it takes to commit to the impossible, build the right team, and use project management superpowers to change lives. If you've ever doubted your ability to make an impact, this conversation will prove otherwise. Cheers to embracing audacity—tune in now!

In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we sit down with Mick Ebeling, founder and CEO of Not Impossible Labs, an award-winning tech incubator and content studio, to explore how technology, creativity and empathy can produce real-world change. An upcoming speaker at the 2025 Gartner Data & Analytics Summit in Orlando, FL, Mick shares how his team tackles the world's “absurdities” — problems that shouldn't exist but persist nonetheless. From developing groundbreaking assistive technology like the EyeWriter to creating 3D-printed prosthetics, hear how leaders can harness the Not Impossible Labs mindset of “help one, help many” to drive innovative impact. Dig Deeper Join Us: Gartner Data & Analytics Summit https://gtnr.it/3ZEbaPX

Innovator, storyteller, philanthropist, and impatient optimist, Mick Ebeling is a Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year, Fortune “Top 50 World's Greatest Leaders” and a 2x TIME “Top 50 inventor”. He has sparked a movement of pragmatic, inspirational innovation as a career producer and filmmaker, and is now the founder and CEO of Not Impossible Labs. Mick has dedicated his life to tapping into the power of technology and story to help elevate our world. Join Mick as we discuss with him the road from film to foundation and the impact NIF aims to keep building for us all. 

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Mick Ebeling founded Not Impossible, a multiple award-winning social innovation lab and production company, on the premise that nothing is impossible. His mantra of “commit, then figure it out” allows him to convene a disparate team of hackers, doers, makers and thinkers to create devices that better the world by bringing accessibility for all. This unconventional approach brought to life highly acclaimed initiatives -- the EyeWriter, Project Daniel, Don's Voice and most recently Music: Not Impossible -- that brought the ability to draw back to a paraplegic street artist, 3D-printed arms to Sudanese amputees, a ‘voice' to an ALS patient who hadn't spoken in 15 years, and wearables that let deaf and hearing people alike feel music in a “surround body” experience. Ebeling's book, Not Impossible: The Art and Joy of Doing What Couldn't Be Done, recounts the life experiences that led to the founding of Not Impossible. Published in a multitude of languages, the book was hailed as “a unique and inspiring tale of brave abandon” by Nicholas Negroponte. Key Takeaways: Staying true to values and ethics is important when facing challenges The company exists to create technology for the sake of humanity Despite difficulties, they have remained committed to their mission An opportunity presented itself and they took it, despite initial hesitation Helping even one person can make a difference and ego should not get in the way To learn more about the company, visit notimpossible.com or their social media channels. Everything we see or touch was once impossible. They helped someone without any agenda and it became Time Magazine's top 50 inventions.  People want clarity and collaboration in advertising. The focus is on telling stories of real people making a difference in the world.   Follow Not Impossible Labs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/notimpossible Follow Mick Ebeling on Twitter: https://twitter.com/notimpossible Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notimpossible/  

Today's episode is brought to you by InterContinental Miami, located at the crossroads of Miami's Business and Arts districts. Known as the “Bayfront Icon,” the luxurious 34-story hotel sits on the shore of Biscayne Bay in the heart of downtown Miami, providing breathtaking panoramic city and water views for a unique mix of work and play. An elegant and expansive city hotel, the InterContinental Miami offers 135,000 square feet of total meeting space, 653 luxury guest rooms, numerous dining outlets and full-service spa. Bring your boardroom to Biscayne and meet mere minutes from the most exciting areas in Miami. In today's episode, we are joined by Mick Ebeling, Founder and CEO of Not Impossible Labs, a social tech incubator determined to improve the world one invention at a time. Mick believes that society's biggest problems can be solved with fewer echo chambers and a little more elbow grease, and he reminds us that throughout history humans have consistently made the impossible possible. He says we all have the power to make an impact and by recognizing failure as a gateway to solutions, we can collectively solve the absurdities of humanity by breaking large-scale issues into manageable endeavors while maintaining a positive mindset. To learn more about Mick and the Not Impossible Labs mission, head to notimpossible.com.

Today my guest is Mick Ebeling, a man who's been named one of Fortune's 50 greatest leaders, and his organization is the only one ever honored twice by TIME Magazine for top invention of the year. ➡️ Watch this episode on YouTube ➡️ Episode Highlights: beattheoftenpath.com His incubator is called Not Impossible, and through it he tackles enormous problems that affect us all, like food insecurity. 50 million people are food insecure in the US, and through Mick's work, he's been able to distribute hundreds of thousands of meals with his innovative technology-based solutions. We'll learn how Mick transformed his career from film and film production into making a meaningful impact around the world. 

Last year, Talib talked with Mick Ebeling, the founder of Not Impossible, a social innovation lab and production company and his Managing Director Adam Dole, who is also the cofounder of Bento, a mobile platform they created to end hunger. They discussed why Not Impossible strives to solve the world's absurdities and how Bento brings dignity to those who experience food insecurity.

What if the solution to food insecurity is technology? In today's conversation, host Ari Kaplan sits down with Mick Ebeling, Founder, and CEO of Not Impossible Labs, and Sanjay Srivastava, Chief Digital Officer of Genpact, to discuss how technological innovation is helping solve food insecurity amongst at-risk populations. They both have diverse experience and are veterans of the business and technology worlds, which has afforded them the skills and knowledge to create and drive their current project, Bento. Using existing tech Mick and Sanjay created Bento, software that is improving health one text message at a time. Bento connects marginalized and under-resourced people with nutritious, stigma-free meals from nearby restaurants and grocery stores. It was created by Not Impossible Labs, a ragtag team of misfits, scientists, and geniuses using innovation to help change the world around them. Although Mick knows the people and concept end of the business and how to drive broader outcomes, he needed help with the technology and innovation end, which is where Sanjay comes in. Sanjay is well versed in data, technology, and AI, skills much needed to make Mick's idea happen. Together, they have created a platform that uses existing infrastructure to help people get a fundamental resource for survival; food!The role of AI in Bento is essential, but it may not be what you think. Generally, when people think of artificial intelligence they think of self-driving cars or large data processing algorithms however, it does not have to operate on such a large scale. As Sanjay explains in the interview, Bento uses a ‘simple' AI that helps them collect the data they need in order to drive the associated solutions. Although on a smaller scale, this component is essential to the underlying technology of Bento.The takeaway message from this conversation is the power of combining data, technology, and people to innovate and solve big problems in society. It is the belief of both guests that being able to orchestrate people, processes, data, and technology in a synchronized fashion is what drives real change in our societies. Tune in to learn more about the superpower of people and technology with true innovators that are making real change.Key Points From This Episode:The definition of food insecurity and how it manifests in society.Reasons for our guests getting involved with solving food insecurity. What the differences are between invention and innovation. The impact that Bento has and the potential it has to grow in the future.Technology and data challenges that they have or may need to overcome.How artificial intelligence helps them with their business model.Outcomes that they have achieved and hope to achieve in the future.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Mick EbelingNot Impossible LabsBentoEyeWriterSanjay Srivastava on LinkedInGenpact

Dr. Mark Lyons (presenter) was joined on the ONE Mainstage for the closing session by Mick Ebeling, founder and CEO of Not Impossible Labs, and world-class blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer.  

Today, our expert guest is Mick Ebeling, founder and CEO of Not Impossible Labs. Mick has seeded a movement of pragmatic, inspirational innovation as a career producer, filmmaker, and inventor.  He's been named by Fortune Magazine as one of the Top 50 World's Greatest Leaders and is the only person to be honored twice as TIME Magazine's Inventor of the Year. He's also the recipient of The Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award and listed as one of the World's 50 Most Influential Creative People by Ad Age. Like most good origin stories, a series of coincidences led Mick to his main inspiration for Not Impossible Labs.  A friend convinced him to go to a gallery event; he begrudgingly went. It turned out to be a fundraising event for a graffiti artist, Tony “TEMPT ONE” Kwan, who had ALS. Mick ended up talking to Tony's family, where he realized the event was to help raise money for Tony's hospital bills. Only knowing the imagery of Stephen Hawking when it came to ALS, Mick was surprised to find out how difficult communicating was for Tony, and he promised to himself and Tony's family that he would find a way to get him a communication device.  Better yet, he committed to finding a way to let Tony create art again. With some of the smartest people he knew, they invented an $80 device that allowed Tony to do just that.  It was through that experience that Mick realized what change was possible and within his grasp. He set out to create Not Impossible Labs to start changing the world and inspiring others to do the same. Now, he helps others do what he did – find one person, change their life, and change the world.   The Biggest Helping: Today's Most Important Takeaway “Go out and change your world – and the world. That's the first thing, right? Just make a decision, find an absurdity, and go out and change that absurdity and help one person. Full stop. Case closed. Shut the door. Shut the computer. Podcast over.” -- Thank you for joining us on The Daily Helping with Dr. Shuster. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts to download more food for the brain, knowledge from the experts, and tools to win at life.   Resources: notimpossible.com gobento.com   The Daily Helping is produced by Crate Media

Mick Ebeling is an author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, executive producer, and founder of Not Impossible Labs, a company dedicated to changing the world through creating technology for the sake of humanity. Winner of the 2014 Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year award, Mick has also been listed in the Time Magazine Top Invention of the Year category – two times. First, Mick and his team invented the EyeWriter, a low-cost device that enables paralyzed individuals to communicate and create art using only eye movements. Conceptualized in Mick's living room, they originally developed the device for a paralyzed graffiti artist that enabled him to draw for the first time in 7 years. Then Mick's team went on to develop a 3-D-printed arm for Daniel, a kid whose arm got amputated from the war in the Nuba Mountains of Sudan, enabling Daniel to feed himself for the first time in 2 years. Here are some power takeaways from today's conversation: How Mick conceived the EyeWriter Overcoming self-doubt The value of self-direction and the virtue of selfishness The story of Daniel The founding design principle of “help one, help many” Nothing is impossible Developing frictionless solutions to solve food insecurity Notable quotes from the Episode: "Technology for the sake of humanity – make technology that makes the world a better place that helps people." “At the beginning of every project, we always start by asking the question, who's the one? Nail this, and then we can open up the aperture and help more people.” “What happens when you just double down on trying to help someone? Look at what comes out of that.” Connecting with the Guest Website: Not Impossible Labs Book: Not Impossible: Do What Can't Be Done Bento: www.gobento.com Instagram: @NotImpossible Twitter: @NotImpossible Facebook: @NotImpossible Connect with our growing community: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gobundance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gobundancegbl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GoBundance Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoBundance Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eodconfections?lang=en Not a millionaire yet but want to be a part of our ecosystem? Check out EMERGE by GoBundance. Enroll Today! https://www.gobundance.com/emerge

Listen to Mick Ebeling, renowned social change maker, and CEO of Not Impossible Labs—a multiple award-winning social innovation lab and production company, in conversation with Prof. Hitendra Wadhwa, exclusively on Intersections. Mick Ebeling has sparked a movement of pragmatic, inspirational innovation, harvesting the power of technology and story to change the world. He has been named as One of the Top 50 World's Greatest Leaders by Fortune Magazine, received the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year Award, and listed as One of the World's Most Influential Creative People by The Creativity 50's. You will learn how technology can accelerates our pursuit of the impossible in today's time of transformation and what limits some of us from pursuing goals very dear to our hearts that others may consider impossible.

It's the goal of today's guest to make the impossible, not impossible. Mick Ebeling believes that we can overcome any obstacle; with engineering, technology, willpower the right people and a lot of elbow grease.  Mick is the founder of Not Impossible, an award-winning social innovation lab and production company that was founded on the principle of technology for the sake of humanity. Not Impossible takes on the challenge of an individual in need, they find a solution and then scales it to help people everywhere. Mick's resumé of awards recognition for his innovative work is too long to list. Chances are if there's an award for innovation, he's won it.   I'm pretty sure if there was a photo of someone next to the words innovator and positive changemaker in the dictionary, you would find Mick. He embodies those words in every way possible, and to say you will be inspired by his story and his work is an understatement.   Questions Film and tv producer by trade  Origin story of Not impossible labs Eye writer- 2010 best innovations by time Project Daniel   ENGINEERS HACKERS ENTREPRENEURS TECHNOLOGISTS STORYTELLERS ARTISTS   Tackling the world's Absurdities  Help one, help many  Takes on challenges of an individual in need, finds a solution and then scales it to help people everywhere.    Open source   COVID...Current projects- Food insecurity/hunger  Mobile technology to give people access to food- Bento Data driven, frictionless Solution is already in our hands 96% have access to a mobile phone   Hunger not impossible  Vaccine not-impossible (1 in 5 kids don't have access to vaccines, 1.5 million die every year from a vaccine preventable death)- too hard to get to the health center, partnership wth pzier Project Cody- (CODI) Music-not impossible, music for the deaf and heard of hearing  Build not impossible-mobile maker space, engineering principles, etc.  (Yida, refugee camp)   The Not Impossible Awards recognize people and companies committed to creating technology for the sake of humanity. These teams transform people's lives by addressing human absurdities and fixing design flaws in the world around us. To that end, they create never-been-built solutions that respect people's humanity, enable their independence, and enrich their experience in the world.   The Not Impossible Foundation is a corporate foundation (501c3) that supports the efforts of others that are doing their part to make the impossible, not impossible.   About Mick Recently named by Fortune Magazine as one of the Top 50 World's Greatest Leaders , a recipient of the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year Award and listed as one of the world's most influential creative people by The Creativity 50's, Mick Ebeling has sparked a movement of pragmatic, inspirational innovation. As a career producer and filmmaker and now founder and CEO of Not Impossible, Ebeling harvests the power of technology and story to change the world. Ebeling founded Not Impossible, a multiple award-winning social innovation lab and production company, on the premise that nothing is impossible. His mantra of "commit, then figure it out" allows him to convene a disparate team of hackers, doers, makers and thinkers to create devices that better the world by bringing accessibility for all. Working with a wide array of Fortune 500 companies, Ebeling not only pushes the bar on innovation, he also shares the emotionally resonating story of doing so. Ebeling's book, Not Impossible: The Art and Joy of Doing What Couldn't Be Done, recounts the life experiences that led to the founding of Not Impossible. Published in a multitude of languages, the book was hailed as "a unique and inspiring tale of brave abandon" by Nicholas Negroponte. Named one of Wired's 'Agents of Change', a two-time SXSW innovation of the year award winner, a two-time Tribeca Disruptor innovation winner, a fellow with The Nantucket Project, and recipient of every major creative and advertising award, Ebeling is on a mission to provide "Technology for the Sake of Humanity."

Solving hunger is something we've talked about on this show before. Back in June, we talked with Leah Lizarondo about the organization she founded to help the food insecure. Talib sat down with Mick Ebeling, the founder of Not Impossible, a social innovation lab and production company and his Managing Director Adam Dole, who is also the cofounder of Bento, a mobile platform they created to end hunger. They discussed why Not Impossible strives to solve the world's absurdities and how Bento brings dignity to those who experience food insecurity.

This interview is brought to you by the Enabled Disabled Project. Recently named by Fortune Magazine as one of the Top 50 World's Greatest Leaders , a recipient of the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year Award and listed as one of the world's most influential creative people by The Creativity 50's, Mick Ebeling has sparked a movement of pragmatic, inspirational innovation. As a career producer and filmmaker and now founder and CEO of Not Impossible, Ebeling harvests the power of technology and story to change the world. Ebeling founded Not Impossible, a multiple award-winning social innovation lab and production company, on the premise that nothing is impossible. His mantra of “commit, then figure it out” allows him to convene a disparate team of hackers, doers, makers and thinkers to create devices that better the world by bringing accessibility for all. Named one of Wired's ‘Agents of Change', a two-time SXSW innovation of the year award winner, a two-time Tribeca Disruptor innovation winner, a fellow with The Nantucket Project, and recipient of every major creative and advertising award, Ebeling is on a mission to provide “Technology for the Sake of Humanity.” ----- The Enabled Disabled Podcast is created for adults and children with disabilities, families and friends who care for them, professionals who treat and help people with disabilities, as well as people and companies who want to learn more. Ways to support us: Subscribe to this podcast Share your story: https://www.enableddisabled.com/share Become a corporate sponsor: https://www.enableddisabled.com/sponsorship Make a personal contribution of any amount: https://www.enableddisabled.com/contribute --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/enableddisabled/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enableddisabled/support

Description: Today's guest is Mick Ebeling, Founder and CEO of self-financed tech incubator NotImpossibleLabs. Mick's mission and projects are proof that impossible is only a temporary state. We discuss technology's role in identity, being a problem-solver, and having the conviction to create a better world.   Key Takeaways: [2:03] Mick shares the mission and the focus of Not Impossible Labs and how his incubator breaks the rules. [5:28] Why storytelling is so powerful. [7:41] How a prototype morphed into something so much bigger.[13:21] A personal family tragedy drives Richard to make a difference in the world and find ways to protect humankind. [16:21] We all have within us the ability to make change. You don't have to know how to do it all, you just have to have passionate conviction to resolve. [20:25] Mick's observations on identity and the huge disparity between who we actually are vs. who we digitally are. [25:17] We are beginning to see people resist losing their digital identity and privacy. [28:50] How to find Mick, Not Impossible Labs, and his other projects.   Quotes: “Our incubator is about what we call technology for the sake of humanity.”—Mick “Our metric is, ‘Does it do good for the world? How does it address absurdities?'”—Mick “We look at the technology we create through this lens called ‘help one help many.'”—Mick “Anybody can build a PowerPoint presentation. Not everybody can tell a good story.”—Richard “Surround yourself with people who make you feel stupid.”—Mick “Commit, then figure it out.”—Mick “Some information, many times, can be way more dangerous than all of the information.”—Richard Mentioned in This Episode: Not Impossible Labs Not Impossible:The Art and Joy of Doing What Couldn't Be Done, by Mick Ebeling Hunger: Not Impossible

Mick and Imogen sit down to discuss his unstoppable drive to solve some of the world's most challenging 'absurdities'. We cover 3D printing prosthetics in a Sudanese Settlement, to how he's trying to solve food insecurity in the USA.

Mick Ebeling is an award-winning film, television, and commercial producer, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and public speaker. He is the founder and CEO of The Ebeling Group, an international production company and creative think tank representing some of the world’s leading design/director collectives. The post How Everything is ‘Not Impossible’ With Mick Ebeling, Not Impossible Labs [re-release] appeared first on Time4Coffee.

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In this episode I speak with Mick Ebeling, one of the Top 50 World's Greatest Leaders and Founder of Not Impossible and how he came to believe that nothing is impossible https://www.notimpossible.com/ http://mickebeling.com/    

Mick Ebeling has sparked a movement of pragmatic & inspirational innovation. Ebeling is a film, television, and commercial producer, philanthropist, technology trailblazer, author, and entrepreneur. Ebeling founded Not Impossible, a multiple award-winning social innovation lab and production company, on the premise that nothing is impossible. His mantra of "commit, then figure it out" allows him to convene a disparate team of hackers, doers, makers, and thinkers to create devices that better the world by bringing about accessibility for all.  This unconventional approach brought to life highly-acclaimed initiatives  - The Eyewriter, Project Daniel, Don's Voice, and most recently Music: Not Impossible - that brought the ability to draw back to a paraplegic street artist, 3D printed arms to Sudanese amputees, a 'voice' to an ALS patient who hasn't spoken in 15 years, and wearables that let deaf and hearing people alike feel music in a "surround body" experience. Ebeling's book, Not Impossible: The Art and Joy of Doing What Couldn’t Be Done, recounts his life experiences and projects. Named one of Wired's 'Agents of Change,' a two-time SXSW innovation of the year award winner, a two-timeTribeca Disruptor innovation winner, a fellow with The Nantucket Project, and recipient of every major creative and advertising award, Ebeling is on a mission  to provide "Technology for the Sake of Humanity." By tapping into a community of passionate and talented engineers, makers, idea generators, and storytellers, Ebeling is making the inconceivable, the unbelievable and the impossible, Not Impossible. Check out Not Impossible's latest initiative - Hunger Not Impossible - as part of their response to COVID-19.Learn more about Not Impossible and follow Not Impossible on social:InstagramTwitterFacebookVisit our No Barriers Show Page for additional info and episodes.Sign up for our No Barriers Summit for the chance to meet more innovators like Mick. 

Mick Ebeling has sparked a movement of pragmatic & inspirational innovation. Ebeling is a film, television, and commercial producer, philanthropist, technology trailblazer, author, and entrepreneur. Ebeling founded Not Impossible, a multiple award-winning social innovation lab and production company, on the premise that nothing is impossible. His mantra of "commit, then figure it out" allows him to convene a disparate team of hackers, doers, makers, and thinkers to create devices that better the world by bringing about accessibility for all.  This unconventional approach brought to life highly-acclaimed initiatives  - The Eyewriter, Project Daniel, Don's Voice, and most recently Music: Not Impossible - that brought the ability to draw back to a paraplegic street artist, 3D printed arms to Sudanese amputees, a 'voice' to an ALS patient who hasn't spoken in 15 years, and wearables that let deaf and hearing people alike feel music in a "surround body" experience. Ebeling's book, Not Impossible: The Art and Joy of Doing What Couldn’t Be Done, recounts his life experiences and projects. Named one of Wired's 'Agents of Change,' a two-time SXSW innovation of the year award winner, a two-timeTribeca Disruptor innovation winner, a fellow with The Nantucket Project, and recipient of every major creative and advertising award, Ebeling is on a mission  to provide "Technology for the Sake of Humanity." By tapping into a community of passionate and talented engineers, makers, idea generators, and storytellers, Ebeling is making the inconceivable, the unbelievable and the impossible, Not Impossible. Check out Not Impossible's latest initiative - Hunger Not Impossible - as part of their response to COVID-19.Learn more about Not Impossible and follow Not Impossible on social:InstagramTwitterFacebookVisit our No Barriers Show Page for additional info and episodes.

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Entrepreneur and philanthropist Mick Ebeling believes that nothing is impossible, forever. In 2009 Mick met Tempt One, a graffiti artist who had been paralyzed by ALS. Without any experience in ocular technology, Mick launched himself into a project called the EyeWriter to help Tempt communicate and draw again using his eyes. That project helped launched Not Impossible Labs, an award-winning incubator and content studio that develops creative, technology-driven solutions to real-world problems.

Mick Ebeling, founder and CEO of Not Impossible Labs, will open Congress 2020 with the Parker B. Francis Distinguished Lecture. Mick’s unique approach involves bringing together talented, diverse teams to develop innovative solutions. In this episode, he joins host Chris Coraggio to discuss his mantra of “Commit, then figure it out” and how we as leaders can bring innovation and a disruptive mentality to healthcare.

Fixing Hunger: Mick Ebeling, Not Impossible. Ross Lucivero, Verndale by DMN One-on-One

Ep. 2 - From an L.A. Art Benefit to a Refugee Camp in Sudan / Mick Ebeling, Founder and CEO of Not Impossible Labs In this episode, Mick Ebeling describes how a date night with his wife at a  Los Angeles gala for a graffiti artist with Lou Gehrig’s disease convinced him to coalesce technology warriors from around the world to help the artist, known as Tempt, draw again. He then shifts his focus from his thriving production company to start Not Impossible Labs and dedicate his life to building technology to help those with disabilities. Ebeling reveals how this shift ultimately took him from the comfort of his home in Venice, California to the refugee camps of Sudan to build prosthetic arms using 3-D printers for a young boy named Daniel wounded in the civil war. He shares what he learned about leading both in the process of helping Tempt get back in touch with his artistry and as he undertook the Sudan mission to help Daniel regain his mobility and independence. Ebeling shares his insights through those anecdotes about the power of narrative to change the world.  Transcript Download the PDF Chitra:    Hello, and welcome to When it Mattered. I'm your host, Chitra Ragavan. I'm also the founder and CEO of Goodstory consulting, an advisory firm helping technology startups find their narrative. Chitra:    On this weekly podcast we invite leaders from around the world to share one personal story that changed the course of their life and work, and how they lead and deal with adversity. Through these stories we take you behind the scenes to get an inside perspective of some of the most eventful moments of our time. Chitra:    On this episode, we will be talking to Mick Ebeling, founder and CEO of Not Impossible Labs, and author of the book Not Impossible. Mick was most recently named one of Fortune Magazine's world's greatest leaders. He's a recipient of the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year Award, and he's listed as one of the world's most influential creative people by the Creative 50s. Chitra:    Mick, welcome to the show. Mick:    Thank you so much. Chitra:    Tell us a little bit more about yourself. Mick:    Well, Not Impossible Labs, I think, like a lot of things in this world, was launched on accident. It wasn't something that I had intended to do, and it was a byproduct of my wife and I had a date night, and on date night a friend hijacked our date, and took us to an art benefit, and we were exposed to an incredible artist, graffiti and street artist, named Tony Tempt Quan, that we had never met or heard of before, but we learned at this event had Lou Gehrig's disease. Mick:    He had ALS, and the event was a benefit of his family and friends coming together to support him, and help to pay for his hospital bills, because he didn't have health insurance. Mick:    And it was one of those incredible nights that had this echo effect on my life, essentially, because at the time I ran a production company. We made television commercials and films. We had just done the James Bond main title sequence, and things were going incredible. Mick:    But then this night happened, and it just left this impression on us, and we found out that this artist was unable to talk, and unable to communicate, except through a piece of paper that had the alphabet on it, and people would run their finger along it, and when peoples' finger would get to a letter, he would blink, and then they would write it down. Mick:    And for us that was just, that was absurd. We didn't, just, that didn't make any sense. And so I said all right, well, that makes no sense. I live in Los Angeles. We have a GMP greater than most developing nations, 13 miles away from where I live in Venice Beach there's a dude who's having to talk through a piece of paper because he doesn't have health insurance. Mick:    And I know, through videos, and commercials, and things that I've read about Steven Hawking,

Mick Ebeling and Daniel Belquer are helping the deaf hear music. Not Impossible Labs built limbs for amputees in warzones. That's just the beginning...

Mick Ebeling, founder of Not Impossible Labs, says technology should be far more focused on solving impossible challenges that will get only more challenging over time. Hear how tech can improve access, medical and social issues going forward.

You know how much we love sharing amazing people on the Unbreakable Success Podcast, and Few Wu is certainly of the most amazing gems in our history. Fei is the amazing host of Feisworld Podcast, a documentary filmmaker whose 2019 docuseries features some of the most innovative and creative heroes in America, including Seth Godin, Dorie Clark, Sarah Cooper, Bisila Bokoko, Mick Ebeling, Barry Alexander, Cosmo Buono, Chris Voss, Gasya Akhmetova-Atherton, Andrew Atherton, and Kevin Atherton. She's also an extraordinary business coach who can teach you how to make money as a podcaster, but today, we're sharing a joint episode between Feisworld and Unbreakable Success. Fei and I have turned this into what I think you'll agree is one of the best episodes of Unbreakable Success so far. Discover our journey of entrepreneurship and our perspective on the path to confidence. Thanks to Fei, you'll also discover how I manage to leverage some of the critical skills I learned as a police / SWAT officer, and make them applicable the world of motivational leadership speaking, coaching, business, and entrepreneurship. PLEASE reach out to Fei at feisworld.com to send her some sincere love and gratitude for being an amazing guest and interviewer for the Unbreakable Success family in this episode. With love & respect - Aaron

  About Our Guest Jacob Lacourse is the founder of Adapt the World Labs., where a husband and wife team “see the benefit of using technology to help people with extra needs, and we aim to leverage technology to solve challenges and enhance the lives of the most vulnerable among us.” As an element of their main mission, Jake and Beth Lacourse bring awareness and fund raising to a specific rare disease known as Usher syndrome. “We are the parents of two beautiful children, one of which is two years old and has Usher Syndrome which is the leading cause of deaf-blindness. When we learned of our daughter’s disease, we immediately began thinking of ways to adapt the world to her needs to ultimately make it more accessible.” Jake found me while I was on my documentary journey. Immediately after I finished the interview with Mick Ebeling, founder of Not Impossible, I received an email from Jake, Winner of the 2018 Not Impossible Limitless award. He is the director of engineering at Onset Computer with a background in product development from concept to design and through manufacturing. However, Jake had no experience in making toys and tools for kids with special needs. On this podcast, he takes us to his beginning days of setting up Adapt the World and learning how to invent new things that never existed before.   Visit our websites for show notes and more resources related to this episode: www.feisworld.com/blog/jacob-lacourse --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feisworld/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/feisworld/support

Mick Ebeling is an award-winning film, television, and commercial producer, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and public speaker. He is the founder and CEO of The Ebeling Group, an international production company and creative think tank representing some of the world’s leading design/director collectives. He is also the founder of Not Impossible Labs, an online crowd-sourcing platform instigating the creation of low-cost, open-source, DIY devices to help people in need. Not Impossible Labs (NIL) was founded based on Mick’s firm belief that ideas that once seemed impossible turned out to be possible. That momentum led to the formation of Not Impossible Labs, which was launched in 2013 in San Francisco. Since launching, the volunteer community of makers, engineers, hackers, and producers continues to grow, and new devices are already being created. The post 97: Why Backpacking Around the World is an Awesome Life Lesson w/ Mick Ebeling, Not Impossible Labs [Espresso Shots] appeared first on Time4Coffee.

Big Questions celebrates its one-year anniversary with takeaways from guests over the last year. Kobe Bryant explains how excellence transfers across all pursuits. Seth Godin describes how to think beyond the societal patterns that can knock us off balance. Larry King gets at the importance of communicating your own story. Nely Galan shares how pain can be turned into profit. Spartan CEO Joe DeSena describes the start of his plan to make the world healthy. Navy Seal commander turned podcaster Jocko Willink offers wisdom on the value of knowing your limitations. Best-selling author Dan Pink reveals the benefits of taking a break while Ryan Holiday talks about the value of exercise in coming up with new ideas. Record-breaking long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad illustrates how to improve with age. Best-selling author Alex Banayan tells a story about the value of role models. Mick Ebeling prepares to stop the tremors caused by Parkinson’s Disease. And Tim Ferriss steps in to celebrate the day Big Questions came about. The good times just keep on going, as Cal sends out Sportiqe hoodies to the winners of the Why Is Your Best Friend Your Best Friend? contest.  

Mick Ebeling is an award-winning film, television, and commercial producer, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and public speaker. He is the founder and CEO of The Ebeling Group, an international production company and creative think tank representing some of the world’s leading design/director collectives. He is also the founder of Not Impossible Labs, an online crowd-sourcing platform instigating the creation of low-cost, open-source, DIY devices to help people in need. Not Impossible Labs (NIL) was founded based on Mick’s firm belief that ideas that once seemed impossible turned out to be possible. The post 25: How Everything is ‘Not Impossible’ w/ Mick Ebeling, Not Impossible Labs appeared first on Time4Coffee.

Tom Logan and the Marion Medical Mission built 2,835 wells in rural Africa in 2017. Each well costs $400. Similar organizations need 10 times as much to produce the same results. How do they do it? "We provide the boots with the straps." Learn how Tom's program empowers Africans to develop the skills needed to maintain their wells and the health of their rural community. Get ideas on how to serve others + see how doing so will lead you to a more inspired life. SHOW NOTES: As a society we spend a lot of time talking about what is wrong. Tom Logan spends all of his time working on solutions. Learn more about Tom Logan's mentor; whom he called "the Mother Teresa of the time," Albert Schweitzer. "Sustainable drinking water" means that once a well is in, the local people can maintain it without any outside help. Being involved in the impossible is extraordinary. It drives me. Learn more about Marion Medical Mission. See the photo John mentions of a smiling man digging a well. Tom references this great video that share's John story. Since 1985, 100% of donations to Marion Medical Mission goes to its designated purpose; no overhead cost. Donate here. If we share what we have, there's more than enough. If you liked this episode and Tom's knack for making the impossible possible - you'll love episode #94 with Mick Ebeling from "Impossible Labs." Listen here. TOM LOGAN'S LIVE INSPIRED 7 1. What is the best book you’ve ever read? Tony Campello, several of his books. My favorite quote from him:"What is the point of tiptoeing through life? So you arrive at death safely?"  2. What is a characteristic or trait that you possessed as a child that you wish you still exhibited today? Having refugees in our home and learning from their different culture. 3. Your house is on fire, all living things and people are out. You have the opportunity to run in and grab one item. What would it be? Picture albums. 4. You are sitting on a bench overlooking a gorgeous beach. You have the opportunity to have a long conversation with anyone living or dead. Who would it be? Jesus. How can I keep my fear from becoming hate. I've told you. I've showed you. The answer is there. 5. What is the best advice you've ever received? Best advice was from my mom. "If you want it bad enough, you can do it." 6. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Don't forget to love. 7. It’s been said that all great people can have their lives summed up in one sentence. How do you want yours to read? He provided the boots that had the straps. *** If you enjoyed today’s episode: Subscribe, rate & review wherever you get your podcasts. See you here next Thursday! Live Inspired with John every day on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram and get his Monday Motivation email: www.JohnOLearyInspires.com/Monday-Morning If you like this podcast, you will love Live Inspired IN STUDIO. It's my membership community where like-minded friends join me via live webcast to live inspired together. Registration opens soon! Join the waitlist.

The founder of Not Impossible Labs tips off his next landmark invention: a band that can stop tremors caused by Parkinson’s Disease. Not Impossible Labs has previously invented a device that allowed a paralyzed graffiti artist to create art using only his eyes, and 3-D printed prosthetic arms for those who’ve had their limbs blown off during the civil war in Sudan. The device that can curtail the tremors of those afflicted with Parkinson’s Disease is Mick Ebeling’s latest proof that anything we can imagine we can create.   TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: How redefining the word “impossible” can make anything possible. How committing to a goal before you know how to achieve it can jumpstart your journey toward it, and push you past the obstacles that will arise. How trying to solve one impossible problem can lead you to solving another. How you can incorporate Mick’s philosophy into your own life and do things you never imagined you could do.

People with ALS often lose their ability to move and speak. The Eyewriter technology allows them to communicate through writing with their eyes. Mick Ebeling and his team at Not Impossible Labs created the Eyewriter. Their mission is to create technology that helps people by "recognizing an absurdity [that limits people] and committing to figure it out." Mick's story, work and heart transformed the way I view life, business, relationships, challenges and possibility. Today, Mick will share how he turns the "impossible" into "possible" in his lab and how you can do it in your life. SHOW NOTES  Figure it out mode: Start talking to people and asking questions. The more questions you ask, the smarter you get and the more you realize who knows what they're doing. Maybe you've viewed it as being bad for too long and it's time to change your perspective. Instead of thinking of technology for the sake of making things pretty and entertaining, how about for the sake of humanity. Hear Not Impossible Podcast episode 7 about the device celebrated by Pharell + Lady Gaga that helps deaf people experience music. Hear Not Impossible Podcast episode 3 about the Eyewriter. Check out Mick's book Not Impossible. If you want a critical tip to launch your from impossible to possible, check out the 5-Second Rule from Mel Robbins on Ep. #87. If you like this podcast, you will love Live Inspired IN STUDIO.It's my membership community where like-minded friends join me via live webcast to live inspired together. Registration opens soon! Join the waitlist. Mick Ebeling's Live Inspired 7 1. What is the best book you’ve ever read? The Fountainhead, Atlas Shrugged, The Alchemist and Man's Search for Meaning. They're all stories of owning your life and making change. 2. What is a characteristic or trait that you possessed as a child that you wish you still exhibited today? To play and turn anything into a game. As a kid I could have a pile of sticks and turn it into a game. I wish I had more of a sense of play, fascination and wonder.  3. Your house is on fire, all living things and people are out. You have the opportunity to run in and grab one item. What would it be? Photo album. Memories ground you in naivety; that sense of wonder of the person you are and the person you were and when you meld those together... that gives you the fodder for growth in the future. 4. You are sitting on a bench overlooking a gorgeous beach. You have the opportunity to have a long conversation with anyone living or dead. Who would it be? Without a doubt my dad. He passed 11 years ago; before I started Not Impossible. What do you think he'd say? "Good job. Keep it up." 5. What is the best advice you've ever received? I was graduating from college in Santa Baraba, CA. My uncle said, "Responsibility is over rated. You're going to get a mortgage, school and car payments. It's going to come. Avoid it as long as you can." That was good advice. I should have heeded. 6. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Don't take yourself so serious. Every mistake I've made has basically just been a contribution to my life MBA. If I was able to just reflect on that in the moment, I'd be able to get even more out of it later on. 7. It’s been said that all great people can have their lives summed up in one sentence. How do you want yours to read? He absolutely did not believe in the impossible. *** If you enjoyed today’s episode: Subscribe, rate & review wherever you get your podcasts. See you here next Thursday! Live Inspired with John every day on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram and get his Monday Motivation email: www.JohnOLearyInspires.com/Monday-Morning If you like this podcast, you will love Live Inspired IN STUDIO. It's my membership community where like-minded friends join me via live webcast to live inspired together. Registration opens soon! Join the waitlist.

When producer Mick Ebeling met a paralyzed graffiti artist named Tempt, he made a promise that Tempt would one day paint again – and then wondered how he’d keep the promise. The results of the challenge reside in museums on both coasts – and the philosophy behind them launched Not Impossible Labs.

The latest episode of #BeautifulMoments2018 features podcast host Cal Fussman and founder of "Not Impossible Labs," Mick Ebeling. Mick discusses his work with The Not Impossible Foundation and shares the Beautiful Moments that result from his inspiring work. The Beautiful Moments podcast explores the moments that left lasting impressions on the people we admire. Gain insight, find inspiration and enjoy the Beautiful Moments that helped shape the influential people of our time. The full Beautiful Moments Podcast is available on all of your favorite podcast outlets. All proceeds from this episode of the podcast will be donated to The Not Impossible Foundation. Follow the links below for more information about this charity, our podcast host Cal Fussman, or for more from our interview guest Mick Ebeling. ----- About this Episode's Charity: Website: http://www.notimpossible.com/   For more from Cal Fussman: Sign up for Cal's weekly newsletter: http://www.Calfussman.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/calfussman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calfussman   For more from Mick Ebeling: Website: https://billnye.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billnye Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillNye Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billnye/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRealB...

The Founder of Not Impossible Labs, Mick Ebeling, joins us @ CES 2018 to talk about how Not Impossible is changing the world through technology and story. His team of, punk rock, Robin Hood, hackers/engineers, travel the world searching for "absurdities" and create solutions that accomplish a specific social need.

My guest today, Mick Ebeling is the founder of the aptly named Not Impossible, an award-winning social innovation lab and production company that believes that nothing is impossible. His passion lies in technology for the sake of humanity and changing the world for the better. Tune into this episode and I promise that you, too, will be inspired and feel empowered to do the seemingly impossible. Find Out More About Mick Here: Mick EbelingNot Impossibleinfo@notimpossiblelabs.com speaking@notimpossiblelabs.com Mick Ebeling on LinkedIn@MickEbeling on Twitternotimpossible on Instagram@notimpossiblelabs on Facebook In This Episode: [01:49] - Mick talks about how his motto of “help one to help many” unfolds for him, and describes the purpose of Not Impossible. [03:18] - We learn how Mick got started helping Tempt One by creating the EyeWriter. [07:21] - Stephan responds to what Mick has been saying by talking about the importance of making a commitment, even if you haven’t yet figured out exactly how you’re going to reach that goal. [08:59] - What inspired Mick to open-source the technology for the EyeWriter? [10:27] - Mick shares another success story from Not Impossible, this time involving a young boy who had lost both of his arms in a bombing in Sudan. [14:04] - We hear about Mick’s concept of “beautiful, limitless naivete.” Stephan then talks about his experience on a board of a nonprofit that builds schools in Zambia. [15:50] - How many people is Project Daniel outfitting with prosthetic arms? [17:25] - Mick talks about another recent project, which is helping deaf people hear through skin sensations. He also discusses how he got started working on this particular topic. [20:28] - Mick explains what the maker movement is. [23:26] - Does Mick have any plans to take Build Not Impossible and its curriculum to other schools and areas? [25:01] - If your kid shows an interest in maker-related topics, there are lots of ways to support her or him, Mick explains. [26:21] - Another project that Mick is currently working on is Hunger: Not Impossible. He discusses how the program is designed to help people find local solutions to hunger. [29:03] - Mick funds these projects by working with brands, which come on board to sponsor the projects. [29:59] - Don’s Voice, another of Mick’s projects, allowed a paralyzed man to move his eyes to communicate with his family. [31:52] - The technology for Don’s Voice is also open-source despite being a little more complicated than the EyeWriter. [33:30] - Mick doesn’t have any degrees or diplomas, he explains, pointing out that being driven to do something is more important than degrees. Stephan then talks about the importance of desire, and the ability each of us has to make a big impact in the world. [37:39] - Mick sees Not Impossible as a movement, and is passionate about reminding people that they can do amazing things. [39:51] - We hear more about technology for the sake of humanity, which underpins a lot of what Mick does. [42:23] - How could someone reach out if they want to learn more, help his organization, or get in touch? Links and Resources: Mick Ebeling Not Impossible info@notimpossiblelabs.com speaking@notimpossiblelabs.com Mick Ebeling on LinkedIn @MickEbeling on Twitter notimpossible on Instagram @notimpossiblelabs on Facebook Interactive Q&A With Mick Ebeling Look Inside: Mick Ebeling Not Impossible: The Art and Joy of Doing What Couldn’t Be Done by Mick Ebeling Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award Tempt One EyeWriter TED Talk: EyeWriter Getting Up: The Tempt One Story Trailer Aaron Ross on Marketing Speak From Impossible to Inevitable by Aaron Ross Christine Peterson on the Optimized Geek TED Talk: Project Daniel Mandy Harvey on America’s Got Talent Deaf singer ‘hears’ music with help from ‘Not Impossible’ tech-hackers Erik Weihenmayer Maker Faire Leap Foundation Makerspaces Not Impossible Labs Presents: Don’s Voice Abraham Hicks Kabbalah  

Last week the Keen Wealth leadership team took a trip to Chicago for the Charles Schwab IMPACT® Conference. One of the biggest gatherings in the financial services industry, it is designed to educate attendees on new technologies, trends, and navigating hot-button issues. There were dozens of sessions, hundreds of vendors, and vast opportunities to learn. And Schwab put together an incredible lineup of speakers this year: former UK Prime Minister David Cameron, Washington insider (and Keen On Retirement podcast guest) Greg Valliere, Not Impossible Labs Founder and CEO Mick Ebeling, and best-selling author Michael Lewis (Moneyball, The Big Short), just to name a few. It’s inspiring to hear people who are at the top of their professions give their perspectives on big issues in business, politics, science, and culture. And it’s fun and a privilege to be surrounded by industry peers at invitation-only events like this and like the Barron’s Top Advisors Summit each year. But even more, I believe attendance is an important professional obligation. Our clients at Keen Wealth trust us to help them make the most informed decisions possible about their long-term financial futures. To do that, my team has to stay current on the important trends that are shaping fiscal policy, technology, economic trends and the wider world. On today’s show, I’m joined by Keen Wealth’s Matt Wilson and Sarah Tipping as we reflect on the key big picture trends we saw emerging from this year’s Schwab IMPACT® Conference, and how those trends might impact your financial planning in 2018 and beyond.

EPISODE SNEAK PEEK: "Why do we go into business with this expectation that we should have already made it to the finish line without going through the journey?" with Lauren Frontiera LISTEN! WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE? It's episode freaking 99 (celebratory dance)!!! And even though we're closing in on 100 episodes, I'm really just getting started with this whole biz thing. So, in this episode, I'm sharing about my own frustrations with feeling like I need to have already "made it" when I'm just starting out. Overnight success is BS. But the expectation that you should do just that is hella real. So, if you're overwhelmed by these ridiculous expectations that you're putting on yourself to have already "made it" - whatever the hell that means - this is for you, boo. SUBSCRIBE + LISTEN ITUNES STITCHER LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: "Not Impossible" by Mick Ebeling (affiliate link; if you buy the book or anything through this link, I may receive some dolla dolla bills. thank you!)

You look around and you see people doing some pretty amazing things in the world. Whether it's business accomplishments or changing the world for the better, things that seem impossible. Mick Ebeling is certainly one of those guys. It makes me wonder, is doing the impossible relegated to a chosen few? Or are any of us capable of doing what currently seems impossible, and if so, what stops us from breaking through believing that nothing is impossible. A recipient of the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the year Award, and listed as one of the most influential creative people by The Creativity 50's, Mick Ebeling has sparked a movement of pragmatic, inspirational, innovation. As a career producer and filmmaker, he harvests the power of technology and story, to change the world. Mick founded “Not Impossible”, a multiple award winning social innovation lab and production company on the premise that nothing is impossible.This unconventional approach brought to life highly acclaimed initiatives. The Eyewriter, Project Daniel, Don's Voice, and most recently, Music Not Impossible, that brought the ability to draw back to a paraplegic street artist, 3D printed arms to sudanese amputees and voice, to an ALS patient who hadn't spoken for 15 years. WARRIOR of Not Impossible “If you look at things that are impossible today, statistically, they are on the trajectory to being possible”- Mick Ebeling Highlights - Mick created the eyewriter from scratch, with really no knowledge of how to do it The day after creating this open source device, thousands of outlets were covering it The Eyewriter was the start of Not Impossible Ideas start as inconceivable, and then impossible, and eventually, possible Even if you can't fathom something becoming possible, you can fathom statistics It's not about having proof that it can happen or it will happen, but believing in the possibility that it can happen The Department of Accessible Prosthetics is the next step for Project Daniel This project will make prosthetics accessible to thousands and thousands of others in need If not now, when? If not me, who? Guest Contact - Mick's Website Mick on Twitter, Mick on Linkedin Not Impossible's Website Daniel's Project's Website   Resources - BlueHost Regain time and transform your commute, workout or chores into fun, productive ME TIME! Audible books are offering a free audio book, try it, like it and stay or cancel and keep your free Audible book. Acuity Scheduling If you want more of your most valuable resource back, automate your calendar with our top pick, Acuity. No more back and fourth, no-shows or multiple calendars to manage. All appointments, reminders, cancellations, even payments happen with 1-click. Acuity helps you gain time! Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/acuity for our offer or click the link in the show notes. Grammarly In our fast-paced world, we still need to clearly and confidently communicate what we want to say. Grammarly is our private editor 24/7 checking our spelling and grammar whenever we write something online to help avoid embarrassing mistakes in comments, tweets, and status updates! Grammarly is a Better Way To Write. Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/grammarly for our offer or click on the link in the show notes. Audible BooksThe easiest way I know to get inspired when reading is not an option is with AudibleBooks. You can regain time and transform your commute, workout or chores into fun, productive ME TIME! Audible books are offering a free audio book, try it, like it and stay or cancel and keep your free Audible book. Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/audible for our offer or click on the link in the show notes. New Free MasterClass:Warriors, if 80% of your income comes from 20% of your clients, 80% of your clients are the wrong clients! Imagine what it would be like to have almost 100% of your income come from all your clients because you're working with the right clients. Learn how knowing their secret language will attract your RIGHT clients— people who value what you do and are eager to pay you what you're worth. To register for this new masterclass, go to YourRightClients.com, and I'll see you in the masterclass! Gifts - Check out the Creative Warriors Gifts Page where you can grab gifts and offerings from many Creative Warriors past guests. Propel your business forward and register for Week of The Warrior for free. A 7-day mini-course to learn how to leverage your creative powers.

Have you ever felt powerless to improve the lives of those less fortunate than you? Mick Ebeling believes that the key to helping many is to start by helping just one. He shares details and examples of this in his book, Not Impossible, The Art and Joy of Doing What Couldn’t be Done. Mick explains that through this philosophy, we not only solve an immediate problem, but we also learn more about what else we can do. Thought leader, speaker, and founder of Not Impossible, Mick and his team are crowdsourcing solutions through tech to help people around the globe. Along the way, he is helping us to see how powerful each one of us is to create change in the world. Here are some of the things that came up in our conversation: How it all started when Mick connected with LA graffiti artist Tony Quan The value he places on tech to meet human and social needs The power of committing first and then figuring it out - where it leads The important role diverse team members play in solving real-world problems How taking the time to see others in your world can lead to incredible change After 7 years with ALS Tony got to draw and communicate again with the Eyewriter What happened when Tony could no longer blink? He used brain waves. The inspiring story of 3D printing and Project Daniel The story behind the powerful quote  to preach always and when necessary, use words How Mick wound up taking charge on printing out 3D limbs What we learn and the impact we can have when we help start by helping one person How he got to his philosophy of helping one to help many Why his organization strives to keep innovative tech prices low How emotion plays a key role in determining which projects to take on The role of inspiring stories in picking projects and spreading the words How we do not need expertise to effect change in the world Ask why something needs to happen rather than how - why that is key Every single thing that surrounds us today was once impossible How not knowing what you cannot do is so freeing Important Links @MickEbeling www.notimpossible.com Mick Ebeling TED Talk Tony Tempt One Quan Time Magazine Top 25 Inventions EyeWriter Cameron Rodriguez Optical character technology Open source The BrainWriter Consumer EEG Devices Project Daniel Dr. Tom Catena Richard Van As Maker Faire Gait Trainer If you enjoy the podcast, please rate and review it on iTunes - your ratings make all the difference. For automatic delivery of new episodes, be sure to subscribe. As always, thanks for listening! Thank you to Emmy-award-winning Creative Director Vanida Vae for designing the Curious Minds logo, and thank you to Rob Mancabelli for all of his production expertise! www.gayleallen.net LinkedIn @GAllenTC

James Altucher shares an inspiring story of Mick Ebeling, who did the impossible for Daniel. Episode 9: This Is What Happens When You Try To Do the Impossible by James Altucher of The James Altucher Show. James Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and is a regular contributor to The Financial Times, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. USA Today named his book Choose Yourself one of the 12 Best Business Books of All Time. The original post is located here:  and !

James Altucher shares an inspiring story of Mick Ebeling, who did the impossible for Daniel. Episode 9: This Is What Happens When You Try To Do the Impossible by James Altucher of The James Altucher Show. James Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and is a regular contributor to The Financial Times, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. USA Today named his book Choose Yourself one of the 12 Best Business Books of All Time. The original post is located here:  and !

On this episode, Dr. G gets into the fearless mind of Mick Ebeling, Founder of Not Impossible Labs. Media production artist turned world problem solver, Mick shares with us how he overcomes seemingly impossible feats with simple everyday hacks. You will hear stories of how he adventured through active war zones to help a single boy amputee named Daniel, and how we gave a paraplegic a second chance in life to continue his craft as a graffiti artist. Mick is a force to be reckoned with who always “commits first, and then figures things out”. He believes technology, if used correctly, can be a valuable tool to advance humanity. On this show, we discuss everything from the advantages of the novice mind over the expert, to how for-profit organizations can “do well while doing good”. Now, That’s Unusual. About Mick Ebeling: Mick Ebeling is the CEO and founder of Not Impossible, a “social innovation lab” created to address real-world problems via accessible technology. His upbringing in a family of philanthropists coupled with his background in media production led him to the idea of developing technology to benefit the most vulnerable. Ebeling is a two-time South by Southwest Innovation Award Winner, one of Ad Age’s Top 50 Most Creative People, and the 2014 Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year. Beyond Not Impossible, Ebeling is a renowned public speaker and author of the book Not Impossible: The Art and Joy of Doing What Couldn’t Be Done. His inspirational TED talk has been viewed over 1M+ times, and counting. He lives in Venice Beach , California with his wife and their three sons. Key Interview Takeaways: Expertise is not necessary when working to find a solution to an impossible situation. In fact, not knowing can be a strength. The Not Impossible team starts every project with a “beautiful, limitless naiveté,” then assembles talent to create a workable, DIY solution. The Eyewriter, for example, affords ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) patients the fundamental human need to communicate by means of eye movement; its component parts include sunglasses, the wire of a coat hanger, duct tape and a webcam attached with zip ties. “Commit first, then figure it out.” Project Daniel stemmed from the story of a Sudanese boy who lost both arms when his village was bombed. Compelled to help despite a lack of expertise, Not Impossible built a team that developed a low-cost, sustainable solution: prosthetic limbs generated by a 3D printer. “Help one. Help many.” Not Impossible seeks to go beyond helping the individual by telling his story. Sharing the process that led to an innovative solution promotes further collaboration and inspires others to action. The hybrid business model combining nonprofit and for-profit can work. While maintaining the Not Impossible Foundation so that inspired donors can contribute, the organization has found a way to create value proposition so that funders get something tangible in return for their backing. It is feasible to “do well while doing good.” Learn More About Mick Ebeling: Not Impossible Labs Not Impossible Now Mick Ebeling Speaker Page TED Talk Twitter: Mick Ebeling Twitter: Not Impossible Facebook: Not Impossible Labs

"The philosophy that nothing is impossible isn’t religious dogma. It does not require faith. It is 100% statistical." - Mick Ebeling Honored by Advertising Age as one of the “Top 50 Most Creative People” in 2014 and the recipient of the 2014 Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year Award, Mick Ebeling is a film/television/commercial producer, philanthropist, technology trailblazer, author, entrepreneur and public speaker. After befriending ALS patient and renown street artist TemptOne, Mick and his team of inventors developed the EyeWriter, a low­cost eye­tracking device that allows those suffering with ALS to draw and communicate with their eyes. The EyeWriter was named Time Magazine’s “Top 50 Inventions of 2010,” honored at Advertising Age and Creativity’s 2010 “The Idea Conference” and resides in the permanent collection at the New York MOMA. In 2013, after reading the story of a young boy who had lost both arms as a civilian casualty of war, Ebeling flew to the war­torn region of Sudan to 3D­print prosthetics for children. He established the world's first 3D­ printing prosthetic lab and training facility. Project Daniel was winner of numerous awards including SXSW ­ Innovation Award, Cannes Titanium, Gold and Bronze Lions, Telly’s, AICP, and One Show awards. Mick’s motto, Technology for the Sake of Humanity, is defined in his book Not Impossible: The Art & Joy of Doing What Couldn’t Be Done. His book is now in it’s 5th printing. Connect with Mick: Website | Website | Facebook | @MickEbeling | Book Subscribe to the Outlier Newsletter: Click Here Brought to you by: OUTLIER ENTREPRENEURS If you enjoy Outlier On Air, please Subscribe & Review on iTunes or Stitcher

Mick Ebeling (@MickEbeling, @NotImpossible) is an American film, television and commercial Executive Producer, author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Mick has been honored by Advertising Age as one of the “Top 50 Most Creative People”, also in Wired Magazine Agent of Change, the recipient of the 2014 Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year Award. Mick founded the Not Impossible Labs, a company committed to creating technology for the sake of humanity. The two known projects are Project Daniel and The Eyewriter. The Eyewriter was created for Tony 'TEMPT' Quan, who is a legendary LA graffiti artist, social activist, and publisher who was diagnosed with ALS in 2003. Mick organized a crew of hackers and artists to invent a low-cost, open source DIY device that would let Tempt create art with his eyes. Through trial and error, The Eyewriter was born and Tempt was back to using his creativity. Project Daniel was for by a Sudanese boy named Daniel, whose arms are blown off during a bombing of his village and is incited to help. Mick illegally travels to the Nuba Mountains to find Daniel, make him a prosthetic arm, and teach the locals about the process as well. I met Mick at the FutureM Boston in November 2015.  His story silenced the entire auditorium and drew tears to my eyes. His message "Commit then figure it out" continues to echo in my mind and influences my decisions in choosing what I work on, people I spend time with. Help someone today and tell us (@MickEbeling and @feisworld) on Twitter using #HelpOneHelpMany   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feisworld/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/feisworld/support

Would you love to do what others say can’t be done? Then don’t miss this week’s featured interview with Mick Ebeling, who excels at the impossible. Honored as one of the Top 50 Most Creative People of 2014, Ebeling is a film/television/commercial producer, philanthropist, author and CEO of Not Impossible—an organization that develops creative solutions to address real-world problems. Also stopping by is our own Chris Hogan, who has some super exciting news to share with our listeners. Another great episode sponsored by our friends at Infusionsoft    

I know a miracle worker. He's an entrepreneur, marketing man, and film producer who gets companies like HP to say, "yes" to him. You can learn a lot from him. I did. One thing I learned is there's more to choosing yourself. There's a part two. Part one is when you see things in your life that are absurd, decide you're not going to stand for it anymore and quit. You decide to become physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually healthy. That's choosing yourself. Part two is when you see what's wrong with the world and say, "That's absurd. Let's change that. Let's hack that. Let's modify that so it's affordable." That's what Mick Ebeling does-- founder of the Not Impossible Labs and the Not Impossible Foundation. Through these two entities, Mick figured out how build whatever he wants, and solve impossible problems. Mick sees the world through his own lens. It's the reason he's successful. He creates technology that solves absurd problems like having your arms blown off. No prosthetics, no solution. Or being paralyzed and unable to speak to your family ever again. The technology to fix these problems does exist. But when you can't afford it, you have an even bigger problem. This is why Mick hacks. He disrupts the system, doesn't wait for permission, and believes in impossible things. You can, too, but more on that later. Let me tell you how he got started. Mick was just reading the paper. He read that thousands of people in the country of Sudan don't have arms because of war injuries. And they just live with it. They can't afford prosthetics, so they hand-feed each other, dress each other, and help each other with all the other daily necessities. Mick decided to do something. He flew to Sudan with no plan and figured out how to create prosthetic arms using a 3D printer. This is someone with no experience in medicine or engineering. He's just a guy with a big heart who decided nothing is impossible. On the show, you'll hear how he 3D printed arms for a boy named Daniel, and empowered an entire country to do this for thousands of other people missing limbs. I wanted to know how it's done. How can people quit their jobs and do things that really matter? Mick tells you how on the podcast. You'll also learn how to think like today's most successful innovators. "We're not trying to create the next $700 pill," Mick says, "We're trying to create something that totally disrupts a particular fill-in-the-blank, maybe it's a way of communication, a way of transportation." This is the winning mentality today: Uber, Airbnb, Not Impossible Labs. By making technology accessible, he's solving global problems. "Help one, help many," that's Not Impossible Labs' mission. Then Mick's team tells the story through videos that go viral and infect everyone with this bug- the not impossible bug. Besides a miracle worker, Mick's a story teller. "Each of our projects tells the story of a single individual. By helping one person, how many others can we help?" Stories bridge the gap between helping just one person and helping many. Mick's not just choosing himself... He's choosing the world. "Once you start to have the awareness of something you need, you start to see it." So how can you get the big idea, do the impossible, and become beautifully successful "First of all, you can just start to believe in this mentality that nothing is impossible," Mick says. Try it. Second, look for absurdities. They're everywhere - when you read or watch TV. When something bothers you, think of solutions. Be an idea machine. Third, disrupt. Don't wait for big government or big business to give you permission. Forget bureaucracy. Disruption starts now. We're hacking the system. Listen to today's episode. You'll hear Mick's miracle stories, find out where he gets his big ideas and his money, and how you too can do impossible things. Resources and Links: * Not Impossible Labs' Website *...

I know a miracle worker. He’s an entrepreneur, marketing man, and film producer who gets companies like HP to say, “yes” to him. You can learn a lot from him. I did. One thing I learned is there’s more to choosing yourself. There’s a part two. Part one is when you see things in your life that are absurd, decide you’re not going to stand for it anymore and quit. You decide to become physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually healthy. That’s choosing yourself. Part two is when you see what’s wrong with the world and say, “That’s absurd. Let’s change that. Let’s hack that. Let’s modify that so it’s affordable." That's what Mick Ebeling does-- founder of the Not Impossible Labs and the Not Impossible Foundation. Through these two entities, Mick figured out how build whatever he wants, and solve impossible problems. Mick sees the world through his own lens. It’s the reason he’s successful. He creates technology that solves absurd problems like having your arms blown off. No prosthetics, no solution. Or being paralyzed and unable to speak to your family ever again. The technology to fix these problems does exist. But when you can’t afford it, you have an even bigger problem. This is why Mick hacks. He disrupts the system, doesn’t wait for permission, and believes in impossible things. You can, too, but more on that later. Let me tell you how he got started. Mick was just reading the paper. He read that thousands of people in the country of Sudan don’t have arms because of war injuries. And they just live with it. They can’t afford prosthetics, so they hand-feed each other, dress each other, and help each other with all the other daily necessities. Mick decided to do something. He flew to Sudan with no plan and figured out how to create prosthetic arms using a 3D printer. This is someone with no experience in medicine or engineering. He’s just a guy with a big heart who decided nothing is impossible. On the show, you’ll hear how he 3D printed arms for a boy named Daniel, and empowered an entire country to do this for thousands of other people missing limbs. I wanted to know how it's done. How can people quit their jobs and do things that really matter? Mick tells you how on the podcast. You’ll also learn how to think like today’s most successful innovators. “We’re not trying to create the next $700 pill,” Mick says, “We’re trying to create something that totally disrupts a particular fill-in-the-blank, maybe it’s a way of communication, a way of transportation.” This is the winning mentality today: Uber, Airbnb, Not Impossible Labs. By making technology accessible, he’s solving global problems. “Help one, help many,” that’s Not Impossible Labs’ mission. Then Mick’s team tells the story through videos that go viral and infect everyone with this bug- the not impossible bug. Besides a miracle worker, Mick’s a story teller. “Each of our projects tells the story of a single individual. By helping one person, how many others can we help?” Stories bridge the gap between helping just one person and helping many. Mick’s not just choosing himself… He’s choosing the world. “Once you start to have the awareness of something you need, you start to see it.” So how can you get the big idea, do the impossible, and become beautifully successful “First of all, you can just start to believe in this mentality that nothing is impossible,” Mick says. Try it. Second, look for absurdities. They’re everywhere – when you read or watch TV. When something bothers you, think of solutions. Be an idea machine. Third, disrupt. Don’t wait for big government or big business to give you permission. Forget bureaucracy. Disruption starts now. We’re hacking the system. Listen to today’s episode. You’ll hear Mick’s miracle stories, find out where he gets his big ideas and his money, and how you too can do impossible things. Resources and Links: • Not Impossible Labs' Website • ReadError! Hyperlink reference not valid. by Mick Ebeling • "Help one, help many." Tweet @MickEbeling and @NotImpossibleLabs how you're helping someone today • Hear Mick's TED Talk • Watch this video about Project Daniel or this Q&A • Watch this video about Don's Voice • Visit Not Impossible's YouTube channel for more videos • Follow Mick on Facebook • Follow Not Impossible on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently honored as one of the Top 50 Most Creative People of 2014 and the 2014 Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year Award, Mick Ebeling is a film/television/commercial producer, philanthropist, technology trailblazer, author, entrepreneur and public speaker. Ebeling is CEO of Not Impossible Labs, an organization that develops creative solutions to address real-world problems. Not Impossible Labs was founded on Mick’s firm belief that nothing is impossible. With no technical background in ocular recognition technology, Ebeling created Not Impossible’s first project: The Eyewriter. An open source, low-cost, DIY device, The Eyewriter enables individuals with paralysis to communicate and create art using only the movement of their eyes. Time Magazine named The Eyewriter one of the "Top 50 Inventions of 2010," and the device is now part of MoMA's permanent collection. Not Impossible's latest endeavor, Project Daniel, now celebrates its one-year anniversary.

Recently honored as one of the Top 50 Most Creative People of 2014 and the 2014 Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year Award, Mick Ebeling is a film/television/commercial producer, philanthropist, technology trailblazer, author, entrepreneur and public speaker. Ebeling is CEO of Not Impossible Labs, an organization that develops creative solutions to address real-world problems. Not Impossible Labs was founded on Mick’s firm belief that nothing is impossible. With no technical background in ocular recognition technology, Ebeling created Not Impossible’s first project: The Eyewriter. An open source, low-cost, DIY device, The Eyewriter enables individuals with paralysis to communicate and create art using only the movement of their eyes. Time Magazine named The Eyewriter one of the "Top 50 Inventions of 2010," and the device is now part of MoMA's permanent collection. Not Impossible's latest endeavor, Project Daniel, now celebrates its one-year anniversary.

Karim El Malki founder and CEO of Athnet,  Mick Ebeling, CEO of Not Impossible and Hossein Moiin, Chief technology officer for Nokia Networks join the program today to discuss how Technology is being used to solve some of the large scale problems facing humanity. 

Mick Ebeling is the Founder of Not Impossible Labs, an online crowdsourcing platform that dramatically improves the lives of millions by creating low-cost, open-source, and do-it-yourself devices. For example, through a combination of marking and hacking, Not Impossible Labs developed 150-dollar devices that helped people with ALS communicate with loved ones for the first time in years, as well as prosthetic limbs for Sudanese children for as low as 50 dollars. The philosophy of Not Impossible Labs is to help one to help many, that is, to create a life-changing solution for one person, and then think about how to scale it. He describes these innovations in the bestselling book Not Impossible: The Art and Joy of Doing What Could Not Be Done. Mick was deemed one of the Top 50 Most Creative People in 2014 by Advertising Age. He was also the recipient of the 2014 Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year Award. In this interview, he shares the circumstances that launched Not Impossible Labs and that led to his book. He talks about the people whose problems he committed to solve and the hacking, making and do-it-yourself approaches he and his fellow innovators used to do just that. In this episode, you will learn: how to commit first to achieve the impossible how a 150-dollar EyeWriter helped a renowned artist with ALS draw again how 3D printers revolutionized life for Sudanese youth the importance of making and hacking for solving real-world problems how to empower young people to embrace a Not Impossible mindset how seeking solutions helps us make creative connections Mick also shares several of the new projects his organization has underway, and he talks about ways Not Impossible Labs is bridging the gap between makers and problem solvers. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and review it on iTunes. For automatic delivery of new episodes, be sure to subscribe. Thanks for listening! Links to Topics Discussed Mick Ebeling TED Talk Street Art Tony Tempt One Quan Tempt One Foundation Stephen Hawking Time Magazine Top 25 Inventions MoMA EyeWriter Optical character technology     Open source The BrainWriter Cameron Rodriguez ALS or Lou Gehrig Disease Triangulation Consumer EEG Devices Project Daniel Dr. Tom Catena   Precipart Richard Van As Gait Trainer Thank you to Clark Nowlin for his sound engineering and to  Emmy-award-winning Creative Director Vanida Vae for creating the Curious Minds logo!

Mick Ebeling—a film and TV producer by trade, an optimist by nature—set out on a simple act of kindness that quickly turned into a lifelong mission. In the process he discovered that he could, indeed, change the world. And, as he recounts his own adventures in this fast-paced, fascinating new book, he shows you how you can, too. Then the question becomes: What other great challenges—and what other great inventions—might be made “not impossible”? From the beginning, Ebeling has dreamed big, but that doesn’t mean his accomplishments have come easily. He’s had to deal with the voice in his head we all recognize—the skeptical, pessimistic one that says, “Sorry, this ain’t gonna happen.” Yet he has found the courage to ignore that voice and move on. And believe. And get things done. Fascinating, inspiring, and a true testament to the power of determination, Not Impossible is bursting with optimism and new ideas. It will motivate you to believe that all problems have the ability to be solved—and that you have the ability to change the world and make miracles happen.

How do you win TIME Magazine's invention of the year? Build a device that helps a fully paralyzed graffiti artist create art with only his eyes. This is how Elliot Kotek and his business partner, Mick Ebeling began Not Impossible, an organization that exploits the possibilities of technology for- as they put it - "the sake of humanity." In the past 7 years since the Eyewriter, Not Impossible has gone on to win both hearts and awards for inspiring projects that have allowed people to speak for the first time in 17 years, feed themselves after losing their arms, walk again, and plenty more. Along the way, they've managed to work with partners like Intel, HP, and others for marketing amplification and technology development. On Innovation Crush, Elliot breaks down Not Impossible's methodology for innovation, ideas, amplification, entrepreneurship, and creating good in the world. (recorded on location at SXSW) More Projects at: http://www.notimpossiblenow.com/labs

Moe and Mick Ebeling discuss how to accept the idea that all problems can be solved—and that you have the ability to change the world and make miracles happen.