#093 - Innovations in Prosthetic Technology with Vessl CEO, Sydney Robinson

In this episode of the AdaptX Podcast, Brendan Aylward speaks with Sydney Robinson, founder and CEO of Vessl, a company dedicated to creating innovative prosthetic solutions for amputees. Sydney shares her journey from childhood to college to her career as a passionate entrepreneur in the field of biomedical engineering. The conversation delves into her experiences during a pivotal fellowship that ignited her interest in prosthetics, the challenges of developing the Kinn socket, and the importance of making assistive technology accessible. We cover how essential it is to consistently seek feedback from users and clinicians, the pressures of being a CEO, and her vision for the future of Vessel and the prosthetics industry.

Links for Vessl’s Pages

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vessl-prosthetics/?originalSubdomain=ca
• Sydney's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydneymrobinson/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vesslprosthetics/?hl=en

Takeaways

• Sydney's early interest in engineering stemmed from her love of math and science.
• Capstone and fellowship experiences were crucial in shaping her career path.
• Vessl aims to solve the problem of static sockets in prosthetics.
• Kinn is designed to adapt to the changing size of the residual limb.
• The product focuses on mechanical solutions for reliability and ease of use.
• Feedback from clinicians and users has been overwhelmingly positive.
• Sydney's evolution and emphasis as a leader
• The company's goals of global expansion
• Building a brand behind a product
• The importance of networking for aspiring innovators

Keywords

Vessl, Sydney Robinson, prosthetics, innovation, entrepreneurship, assistive technology, Kinn, engineering, accessibility, adaptive solutions