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We are off until February but are publishing re-runs of Season 10 episodes. We will be back with Season 12 in  June 2024!---Join me, Savy for Episode 7 of Season 11, with Sabrina Ortolano a Cancer Caregiver and finally Richard Hirsch with the UnaliWear's Kanega watch! The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregiving! We're here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we're here to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING"From this Episode:Kanega Watch - The only medical alert watch you can wear round-the-clockOur Resources:Gimme A Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break.Givers Guides Magazine - The complete caregiver resource guide. Get your first issue today, as 100% of all profits are donated to support Gimme A Break.Your Host:Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver ShowInstagram: caringcaregivershowWebsite: www.caringcaregivershow.comFacebook Group: Click here to join

Today we're diving into the world of emergency readiness and autonomy for older adults with my guest, Richard Hirsch, Chief Marketing Officer of Unaliwear. This episode is packed with insightful discussions about the revolutionary UnaliWear Kanaga watch, a medical alert device designed to cater to the needs and lifestyles of the older population. Richard will shed light on how this device outperforms traditional medical alert systems by offering detailed real-time information to first responders, innovative fall detection technology called RealFall, and the crucial importance of always-on readiness without the stigma of conventional devices. Join us as we explore how embracing technology like the Kanaga watch can empower our senior community to live independently and securely. Stay tuned as we unravel how these devices are not just gadgets but lifelines that enhance quality of life. Contact UnaliWear at their website - UnaliWear.com  

Join me, Savy for Episode 7 of Season 11, with Sabrina Ortolano a Cancer Caregiver and finally Richard Hirsch with the UnaliWear's Kanega watch! The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregiving! We're here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we're here to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING"From this Episode:Kanega Watch - The only medical alert watch you can wear round-the-clockOur Resources:Gimme A Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break.Givers Guides Magazine - The complete caregiver resource guide. Get your first issue today, as 100% of all profits are donated to support Gimme A Break.Your Host:Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver ShowInstagram: caringcaregivershowWebsite: www.caringcaregivershow.comFacebook Group: Click here to join

As your loved ones get older, you worry about their safety, right? Falling is so common (and so scary), yet many seniors refuse to wear an alert device. That is until the Kanega Watch was invented! In this Wellness Revolution Podcast, I'm joined by Richard Hirsch, CMO of UnaliWear, the creators of the most innovative medical alert system on the market. Listen in to learn all about this life-changing device, the Kanega Watch, and get all the information you need to make a well-informed decision when the time comes. What I love about the Kanega Watch is that its design is discreet, non-stigmatizing, and actually stylish, unlike other medical alert devices. It's also the only medical alert watch that you can wear 24/7 AND has the highest-rated fall detection in the industry. It's also voice activated, making it even more accessible for your aging loved ones. With a 94-year-old mother living fiercely independently, Richard knows first-hand the power of medical alert devices. These wearables are empowering thousands of people to extend their independence, live in their own homes, prevent hospital visits, and age in place longer. Tune in to learn more! “Only about 7% of people that are 65 or 70 or older have one of these medical alert devices, yet Forbes did a research study where they talked to 2,000 people that had one of these devices last year - 87% of them said that the device had either saved them in an emergency or had prevented an event from escalating to an emergency that would've caused them significant harm.” – Richard Hirsch Key Highlights: What to look for in a medical alert device for seniors. The benefits of wearing the Kanega Watch compared to Life Alert or Apple Watch. The evolution of the medical alert industry & How UnaliWear is different. Is it better to wear a medical alert device on your wrist or around your neck? The biggest secret in the medical alert system industry. How does fall detection work? Why fall detection technologies aren't created equally. Why seniors shouldn't use an Apple Watch as a medical alert device. Game-Changing Features: You can charge the Kanega Watch without taking it off! Episode Resources: The Truth About Medical Alert Devices (4-part video series) Join Amber's FREE 3-Day Challenge: products.ambershaw.com/trimchallenge Connect with Richard Hirsch & UnaliWear: Visit UnaliWear's website: com Follow on Instagram: @unaliwear Connect on Facebook: /UnaliWear Check out their YouTube: @UnaliWearTech Connect with Amber: Instagram: @msambershaw TikTok: @msambershaw Website: ambershaw.com Free Weight Loss, Health & Fitness Facebook Group for Working Moms

Join me, Savy for Episode 1 of Season 11, with Lani Almanza of Alaka'i Associates and Richard Hirsch with the UnaliWear's Kanega Watch! Brought to you by Gimme A Break and sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine! From this Episode:Kanega Watch - The only medical alert watch you can wear round-the-clockAlaka'i Associates - A guide to lead others to more activated lives in health and wellnessOur Resources:Gimme A Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break.Givers Guides Magazine - The complete caregiver resource guide. Get your first issue today, as 100% of all profits are donated to support Gimme A Break.Your Host:Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver ShowInstagram: caringcaregivershowWebsite: www.caringcaregivershow.comFacebook Group: Click here to join

Our guest today talks about a life-saving device to support the continued independence of an aging loved one. This is a great episode to get a conversation started if you are gathering for Christmas, New Year's Day, or some weekend football games.  Our guest today is Jean Anne Booth, who shares with us her useful, life-saving, and stylish medical alert smartwatch called Kanega. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Make decisions together to provide your aging loved one indepenence with dignity. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:You can visit our guest's website at: https://www.unaliwear.com/Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.Follow our guest on social:@unaliwear@jeanannebooth http://www.linkedin.com/company/unaliwearhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanannebooth ABOUT OUR GUEST: After selling her previous semiconductor startups to Texas Instruments and Apple, and enjoying a brief stint at retirement, Jean Anne started UnaliWear in 2013 for and with her mother - to extend independence with dignity for millions of vulnerable people. Today, UnaliWear is scaling well!  ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.

In today's episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Richard Hirsch, a seasoned professional with five years of experience in the medical alert system industry.  Richard has worn many hats, serving as the Chief Marketing Officer of Connect America, the nation's largest medical alert provider, and now as the Chief Marketing Officer of UnaliWear, a company at the forefront of innovation in this field. What sets this interview apart is Richard's personal connection to the world of senior safety. With his 94-year-old mother living independently, his work with UnaliWear is deeply meaningful and close to his heart. This unique perspective infuses our conversation with empathy and purpose. Our discussion centers around the groundbreaking UnaliWear Kanega Watch, a game-changer in the medical alert industry.  Join us for an eye-opening conversation that explores the intersection of technology and caregiving. Richard Hirsh's insights shed light on the future of senior safety, where independence and connection are seamlessly merged with cutting-edge innovation.  This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the evolving landscape of medical alert systems and the profound impact they can have on the lives of seniors and their loved ones.   "You can have both safety and non-stigmatization, and that's really what we're going for." - Richard Hirsch   Time Stamps   1:06 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design' podcast 1:12 - Get to know today's special guest, Richard Hirsch, Chief Marketing Officer of 'UnaliWear' 2:25 - Discover how he got into the medical alert system industry 6:55 - Dignity-driven innovation: The heart of UnaliWear's medical alert watch 9:48 - UnaliWear's Kanega Watch vs Apple Watch: Which one is better? 14:34 - Richard breaks down how the Kanega watch operates 20:49 - Challenge in medical devices: Finding a solution to cellular connectivity 26:16 - Fake Fall vs Real Fall: Richard on crafting accurate fall detection systems 30:42 - What to know about Kanega Watch's life expectancy 33:25 - Gifts that matter: Richard's top 3 reasons the watch is perfect for your loved ones 38:24 - Your peaceful journey: UnaliWear's ultimate gift to you and your loved ones 34:48 - Where can you go to connect with Richard Hirsch and learn more about UnaliWear's medical alert watch   Resources:  UnaliWear.com Connect w/ Richard: YouTube Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Marketing chief from UnaliWear talks about data-driven fall detection and wearables in the "I've fallen and I can't get up" world of caregiving. We discuss aging with dignity, privacy, and agency, as well as innovation and possibilities to ensure peach of mind for loved ones and usability and acceptability of the end user. Disclosure: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The commercial product(s) discussed on this podcast are not in any way an endorsement by Northwest AHEC, WFU School of Medicine, AHWFB, NC AHEC, or any of its affiliates for the product or its purchase. See more at https://www.unaliwear.com/ The Truth about Medical Devices YouTube https://youtu.be/xz_2jW-ooso?si=ed6AkKsqlp-aA1sK

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Jean Anne Booth, CEO of UnaliWear, headquartered in Austin, TX, USA.  Jean Anne Booth, a serial entrepreneur, brings over 30 years of high-tech experience and has raised over $100M in venture capital for her startups. UnaliWear's Kanega watch, the only 24/7 medical alert with fall detection, features a patented quick-swap battery system. Jean Anne Booth was the founder of Luminary Micro, creators of the Stellaris® microcontroller platform, which was acquired by Texas Instruments in 2009, and Intrinsity, sold to Apple in 2010. UnaliWear's Kanega watch is the ONLY 24/7 medical alert with fall detection, featuring a patented quick-swap battery system. The company's patented RealFall(TM) technology is revolutionizing fall detection and response. Jean Anne shares the importance of consistent investor communication and effective cap table management. She highlighted the untapped potential in the silver tech space, urging investors to recognize the significant purchasing power of the 60+ population and challenge cultural biases. Visit UnaliWear at , and connect on LinkedIn: and . Follow them on Twitter: and . Reach out to Jean Anne Booth at _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:    Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

EPISODE 58: THIS WEEK'S GUEST - JEAN ANNE BOOTHIn this episode, Jean Anne talks about: Having multiple strategic investors on your cap table Being prepared for your buyer to change the terms of your exit days before signing Knowing what you should say no to when raising capital or selling your company GUEST BIO:Jean Anne Booth is a serial entrepreneur with a number of successful exits, including selling Luminary Micro to Texas Instruments in 2009 and Intrinsity to Apple in the early 2000's.  Her background spans from P&L business unit management to marketing; product definition; systems, software, and applications engineering; silicon development engineering; and operations and product engineering. Jean Anne has over 30 years of experience in high tech ventures and has raised over $100 million in venture capital for her companies. Now on her fourth tech startup, Jean Anne is building UnaliWear, a wearable “OnStar for people” watch to provide discreet support for falls, medication reminders, and to guard against wandering. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Jean Anne Booth. WHERE TO FIND JEAN ANNE BOOTH:LinkedInX (formerly Twitter)EPISODE REFERENCES AND READING MATERIAL:Texas Instruments Acquires Luminary Micro, Expands MCU LineupApple buys chipmaker IntrinsityMythic.ai

We're back with a new season of the StartUp Health NOW podcast! This week we're chatting with Richard Hirsch from UnaliWear. UnaliWear, under the guidance of CEO & Founder Jean Anne Booth, is a long-time StartUp Health community member that is changing the game in medical alerts for seniors. UnaliWear built the voice-first Kanega watch that provides discreet support for falls, medication reminders, and a guard against wandering – and allows seniors to call for help if they need it. It gives seniors independence without making them wear a stigmatizing alert button around their necks. And, now, after years of other awards and accolades, the Kanega watch was just named by The New York Times Wirecutter as the best medical alert device for people on the go. That's the kind of market validation that startups dream about. Listen in as Hirsch shares insights on how UnaliWear grew into a "10-year overnight success." ------ Founders: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion Want more content like this? You can subscribe to the podcast as well as other health innovation updates at startuphealth.com/content. Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Looking to break down health barriers? If you're an entrepreneur or investor, contact us to learn how you can join our Health Equity Moonshot. Passionate about Type 1 diabetes? If you're an entrepreneur or investor, contact us to learn how you can join our T1D Moonshot.

Dr. Sara Brand is the Founding General Partner of True Wealth Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund investing in women-led companies improving environmental and/or human health. She is also the co-founder of (512) Brewing, the largest draught-only, self-distributing microbrewery in the U.S. before COVID, after co-founding it with her husband with the mission to be a green and clean brewery (e.g., organic grain, spent grain to local farmers). Sara is an active member of the entrepreneurial ecosystem to support gender diversity (e.g., founding investor in the Rising Tide Portfolia Fund, advisor to DivInc, Founding Steering Committee for Beam) within the health tech and green tech sectors (e.g., board member of the Austin Healthcare Council, Advisory Panel Member of Texas Health Catalyst at UT's Dell Medical School, mentor for the Cleantech Open). Sara also serves on the Host Committee for the Austin Community Foundation's Women's Fund Keyholder event every year. She is a frequent startup competition judge and accelerator mentor, as well as an active speaker on topics such as the financial outperformance of women-led companies, the unique advantages women entrepreneurs have in improving environmental and human health, and the critical impact women have as investors from everyday purchases and healthcare decisions to managing multiple generations of family wealth. She is also a board director for UnaliWear, Dermala, Oralucent, and Queen of Raw, True Wealth Ventures' portfolio companies, in addition to Pollack & Weitzner.

Marcus's mother was a huge influence on his life and success, so when he learned about amazing new tech designed to keep our older loved ones safe, he had to hear more. Creator Jean Anne's supermodel mother flat out refused to don a device that marked her as elderly, so Jean created a monitoring device disguised as jewelry. Marcus invites American supermodel and mogul Kathy Ireland onto the pod, who not only shares advice with Jean Anne but she dishes about her friendship with business tycoon Warren Buffet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jean Anne Booth is CEO of Unaliwear, producer of the first all-in-one, voice-controlled smartwatch designed to keep you connected, independent, active, and safe. In this episode, Jean Anne talks about the company’s unique and innovative perspective on providing personalized support for aging adults, the many challenges of VC fundraising in the SilverTech sector, and her grand plans for expanding this much-needed product to worldwide distribution.

Episode 499 of “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” is co-produced in partnership with the Austin Technology Council, the largest tech industry organization in Central Texas. ATC empowers members by using insights, resources, and connections so their members can succeed and thrive. This conversation is with long-time ATC member (back to the days when it was the Austin Software Council) Jean Anne Booth - CEO and Founder of UnaliWear.   In this episode Jean Anne talks to Cool Things host, Thom Singer, about business, Austin, and the changes in technology. She shares her story from working at NASA in college, to engineering jobs, to a career as a serial entrepreneur.      About UnaliWear   Focus groups have named our Kanega watch a wearable “OnStar for People” because we provide discreet support for falls, medication reminders, and a guard against wandering in a classically-styled watch featuring an easy-to-use speech interface rather than buttons.   Thanks to our patented battery system in the band, you never have to take your watch off to charge – and unlike Apple watch or Samsung Gear, we don’t require a smart phone (because it’s built in). We combine cellular, Wi-Fi, GPS, BLE (for hearing aids and telemedicine devices), an accelerometer for automatic fall detection, and continuous speech to provide an active medical alert that works anywhere, along with data-driven artificial intelligence that learns the wearer’s lifestyle (think “NEST for people”) to provide predictive, pre-emptive support.   Our naming derives from Cherokee: “Unalii” is “friend”, and “Kanega” is “speak”, so we are the friend that speaks to you.   OnStar is a registered trademark of OnStar, LLC. UnaliWear has no affiliation with OnStar.   About Jean Anne Booth (CEO and Founder)   A serial entrepreneur, Jean Anne started UnaliWear after selling previous startups to Texas Instruments and Apple.   Jean Anne was the founder of Luminary Micro, the creators of the Stellaris microcontroller platform and the first to market with ARM Cortex-M3-based microcontroller solutions.  Luminary Micro was purchased by Texas Instruments in May 2009, and was one of the top VC-backed M&As of 2009.  Jean Anne retired from TI in 2012 after serving as the general manager for TI’s Stellaris family of products.   Jean Anne was also a founder at Intrinsity, the creators of the graphics chip in Apple iPad products.  Intrinsity sold to Apple in 2010.   Jean Anne holds a BSEE from the University of Texas at Austin, and an MSCE from National Technical University.   https://thomsinger.com/podcast/unaliwear

In this episode, Teri talks about the award winners at the recent VOICE Summit 2019. The VOICE Summit Awards were created to raise the bar for the voice first community and drive the industry forward by showcasing the next generation of voice tech pioneers. The inaugural VOICE Summit Awards went to individuals and organizations whose contributions to the emerging voice-tech community advances adoption and creates new, innovative experiences.The finalists selected for best voice-tech innovations in twelve categories included conversational design, brand interaction, banking experience, e-Commerce, educational experience, game, healthcare experience, in-car experience, IoT voice device, media experience, multi-modal experience, shopping/e-Commerce experience, and travel, leisure or hospitality experience.Ready? Here We Go! And the Award Winners were!#1 Best Banking/Financial ExperienceThe winner was Bond.ai Empathy Engine by Bond.aiBond.ai is powering the world’s first empathy engine, which relates to how they are transforming banking experiences by understanding users and their scenarios, and then personalizing the banking experience.Companies that want to use the technology can bring it on to Alexa, but the empathy engine is not specifically an Alexa app.An example of how to use the Bond.ai bot is like telling it, “Bond, I want to grow my money by $50,000.” It might reply back something like, “Well, certainly. Do you have a short term or long term goal?” And you can say, “Short term.” And then it will say, “Excellent. I have analyzed your account and I can help you do this in 440 days. If I know a bit more about you, I can do it even faster. Let’s dive into action.” That demonstrates how it personalizes an interaction.#2 Best Brand InteractionThis was won by the Alexa "Choose Your Own Adventure" Skill by Audible.The skill is not available in Canada.#3 Best Conversational DesignThe winner was Houndify by SoundHound Inc.Houndify is another voice platform similar to Alexa, Google Assistant, and the others. They are doing some very cool things. They have multiple questions that you can ask at the same time and they’re contextual.SoundHound is the company behind the app that can identify a song that a user is listening to.#4 Best Educational ExperienceThis award was won by BBC Kids by BBC Voice + AI.It’s not available in Canada.#5 Best GameThe winner was Mr. Robot: Daily Five/Nine by USA Network and Earplay, and it’s not available in Canada.#6 Best Healthcare ExperienceThis award went to Suki by Suki.Suki is using an AI-Powered voice enabled digital assistant for physicians to help make them be more productive in their clinics. It helps physicians create an exam note when they see a patient.#7 Best In-Car ExperienceThe winner was Song Quiz by Volley.Song Quiz is a great name-your-tune type quiz game. One can choose the decade of songs that they want to listen to, identify them, and play against other people.It’s a very well done skill and it’s available in Canada.#8 Best IoT Voice DeviceThe winner was Kanega LTE watch by UnaliWear. This is a device that is designed for the elderly population. It has a personal emergency response system built in and the user doesn’t need to have their mobile phone, because it has a connection to data.Unaliwear had a very successful kickstarter campaign.#9 Best Media ExperienceThe winners were Resemble.ai by Resemble AI and Radio Lab by AlphaVoice.Resemble.ai allows users to create a digitized AI voice from their own voice recordings.Radio Lab is a skill that helps users to identify podcasts and find content based on things they want to search for.#10 Best Multi-Modal ExperienceThis award went to Bamboo Math by Bamboo Learning.This Alexa skill helps users practice math questions through a wide range of skill levels.It also had word problems and is fun for kids.#11 Best Shopping/eCommerce ExperienceThis was won by Snips by Snips.ai, a platform for people to create their own voice assistants.It provides private, by design, decentralized voice assistants technology and solutions.It enables users to maintain privacy because everything is local on the device, meaning nothing is sent to the cloud.#12 Best Travel, Leisure, or Hospitality ExperienceThis award went to Angie by Angie Hospitality. This is a cloud-powered interactive guest room assistant created specifically for hotels.And the Special Recognition Award Goes to!The VOICE Summit Accessibility Award went to Prudential for putting a lot of effort, time and resources towards creating accessible technologies.List of resources mentioned in this episode:Flash Briefing FormulaBond.ai Empathy Engine by Bond.aiAlexa "Choose Your Own Adventure" Skill by AudibleHoundify by SoundHound Inc.BBC Kids by BBC Voice + AIMr. Robot: Daily Five/Nine by USA Network and EarplaySuki by SukiSong Quiz by VolleyKanega LTE watch by UnaliWearResemble.ai by Resemble AIRadio Lab by AlphaVoiceBamboo Math by Bamboo LearningSnips by Snips.aiAngie by Angie HospitalityOther Useful resources:Voice in Canada: The Flash BriefingComplete List of Alexa CommandsReviews of top Alexa Skills in CanadaAlexa-Enabled and Controlled Devices in CanadaTeri Fisher on TwitterAlexa in Canada on TwitterAlexa in Canada Facebook PageAlexa in Canada Community Group on FacebookAlexa in Canada on InstagramPlease leave a review on iTunesShopping on Amazon.ca See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jean Anne Booth is the CEO and Founder of UnaliWear the makers of the Kanega watch. This watch is a self-contained voice controlled watch that offers emergency assistance, guide me home assistance, medication reminders, and fall detection. It helps seniors to be more independent, active, and safe. This idea came about when Jean Anne wanted to create a simple, easy, and convenient way for her mom to stay safe while still maintaining her style. Current Personal Emergency Response Systems on the market were big, bulky, and had limited functionality while still requiring charging. There wasn’t a device that was a good solution for her mom, so she made one. Episode Highlights: Unaliwears mission is to extend independence to seniors with dignity and independence. They have now extended the service to vulnerable people overall. Jean Anne’s mom was turning 80, but she didn’t want to wear an emergency alert. Jean Anne wanted a way for her mom to maintain independence and still be safe. She decided to build the Kanega watch specifically for her mom and others in similar circumstances. She wanted to create something stylish and that didn’t require a smartphone to use. Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) they come in a pendant or bracelet with a button that only works in your home. Mobile PERS there may be a cell phone that makes the connection when pressing the button. These are big and have to be charged. There are also passive monitoring systems in the home. Such as sensors on the refrigerator or a pad by the bed. Passive monitoring systems are too intrusive. The problem with monitors is if you press the button your kids show up and take away your car keys. You press it again and they move you into a care home. There is a fear of pressing the button and losing independence. The Kanega watch is like a wearable OnStar or a smart watch for grandma. It uses an easy speak interface and no smartphone required. This is a purpose built smartwatch that delivers independence with dignity. This is a medical assisted device. They also have a battery system in the band and you don’t have to take your watch off to charge. This is patent pending. Unali is Cherokee for friend and Kanega is Cherokee for speak. It’s the friend who speaks to you. The watches can have different names. Notifications are permission based and this watch is discrete as a medical device. User experience testing has been interesting. They have been addressing usability concerns on the physical watch and the software. The look of the watch has improved a lot since the first iteration. Less than 12% of the population are willing to use a PERS device. With the Kanega watch the person wearing the watch controls what information is shared. The goal of Kanega is to create something for the 88% of people who are afraid of using a PERS device and losing control. Because of the Kickstarter campaign they discovered there were other markets for the device besides seniors. The watch is in production right now, and they are waiting for FCC approval then it will be out on the market. Listen to this HealthRedesigned podcast episode on Hanno's website Resources: UnaliWear UnaliWear on Kickstarter UnaliWear on Facebook @UnaliWear on Twitter

jean Anne Booth is a serial entrepreneur in Austin. In 2013, she founded UnaliWear, the makers of the Kenega smartwatch for seniors. She serves as CEO of the company, which has raised $7 million in funding.  Previously, Booth founded Luminary Micro, which sold to Texas Instruments in May of 2009. She retired from TI in 2012 after serving as the general manager of TI's Stellaris family of products. Booth also was a co-founder at Intrinsity, the creators of the graphics chip in Apple iPad products.  Intrinsity sold to Apple in 2010. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, and an Masters of Science in Computer Engineering from National Technical University.  

Serial entrepreneur Jean Anne Booth explains why she founded UnaliWear and the difference in building this company versus her other companies. She also chats about the evolution of her entrepreneurial career and the value she sees in focus groups. GUEST: Jean Anne Booth, UnaliWear HOST: Steven Krein, StartUp Health LOCATION: Cleveland Clinic 2015 Medical Innovations Summit, Cleveland, OH IN THIS EPISODE: Becoming an Entrepreneur Founding UnaliWear + Building UnaliWear The Value of Focus Groups

During the JP Morgan 34th Annual Healthcare Conference Health 2.0 hosts the WinterTech conference which focuses on investment in the emerging digital health ecosystem. In this exchange, Health Innovation Media founder Gregg Masters chats with Jean Anne Booth, CEO and Founder of UnaliWear (follow on twitter via @UnaliWear). The UnaliWear Kanega watch provides: '...discreet support for falls, medication reminders, and a guard against wandering in a classically-styled watch that features an easy-to-use speech interface rather than buttons. Unlike traditional medical alert products, we work wherever you are, 24×7 – and unlike Apple Watch or Samsung Gear, we don’t require a smart phone. For more information, click here. Enjoy!

My colleague Douglas Goldstein@eFuturist and I caught up with tech innovator Jean Anne Booth @JeanAnneBooth This is the audio only portion of the interview. Produced by Gregg A. Masters @2healthguru for Health Innovation Media. All videos posted to libraryhere.