Imagine what it would be like to struggle with poor vision every day and not be able to afford a pair of glasses. That's the reality for many people in remote communities across the globe.
Dr. Sarah Crowe recalls an ambulance driver in Papua New Guinea who found himself in dangerous situations due to his poor vision.
Stuck by the astonishing reality that so may people do not function properly, when all they would need is a pair of simple glasses, she founded OOXii Global and the 4eyesVision Foundation —a change in paradigm in making glasses accessible to all, taping in the healthcare workers on the ground.
With over 20 years of experience as an ophthalmologist, Sarah is adventurous and determined.
Tune in for her early career as a junior doctor during Apartheid in South Africa, how she then set up her own ophthalmology practice while having her kids and to her entrepreneurial ventures.
Great insights on leveraging accelerators like UNSW founders, partnering with other foundations, getting grants and the ever challenging investor landscape where ROI is the reigning metrics, beyond the social impact.
00:00 Meeting the Ambulance Driver
00:27 Introduction to Multiple Hats
00:45 Interview with Dr. Sarah Crow
02:26 The Mission of OOXii Global
02:58 Challenges in Remote Areas
05:36 Sarah's Academic Journey
08:19 Experiences in South Africa
13:00 Starting a Family and Career
17:18 Launching an Ophthalmology Practice
23:24 The Birth of OOXii Global
34:51 Deploying Existing Solutions for Impact
35:16 Simple Innovations Saving Lives
36:48 Community Involvement and Local Empowerment
39:36 Challenges and Reactions to Vision Kits
40:30 Funding and Business Model
46:01 Tech Development and Prototyping
57:37 Cultural Sensitivity in Healthcare
01:03:35 Naming and Structuring the Organization
01:07:29 Lessons Learned and Final Thoughts
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https://www.4eyesvision.org/author/sarah-crowe/
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