Ep 57-A Founder's Mission to End Chaos in School Crises Michael Sandefur

The 57th episode of Simply Business features a powerful founder story that’s as timely as it is moving. Michael Sandefur, co-founder of SafeEvac, shares how his journey from environmental consulting to inventing a school safety technology was driven by purpose and prayer.

Following national tragedies and a conversation with his co-founder, Michael realized that chaos, not just violence is the killer in school shootings.

That insight led to the development of SafeEvac: a cutting-edge emergency system embedded in exit signs.

These signs now use AI, microphones, cameras, and sensors to detect threats and guide people in real time during emergencies giving voice and direction where there's typically only panic.

The system helps first responders navigate to threats in seconds, using light signals and audio cues.

And while the school market is a focus, the solution is scalable to government, commercial, and industrial buildings worldwide.

Michael’s passion and humility shine as he walks us through invention, funding, and validation and the emotional moments that fuel his mission.

🎧 Tune in to hear

• How a simple exit sign became a lifesaving smart device

• The power of faith, purpose, and invention at any age

• What it takes to take an idea to a 10-patent product and a 10-person startup team

• Why bipartisan support and grassroots momentum could make SafeEvac a national standard

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