"Listen and keep your ears open. Decide what you want and know where you want to go. Be optimistic. Have confidence in people.”
Athanase’s story is one of resilience and innovation, having built Kinvent from the ground up. Kinvent, a company that creates innovative hardware and software for tracking motion and strength, has become a vital tool for physiotherapists and sports professionals worldwide. Its products, from strength sensors to balance platforms, provide professionals with accurate and easy-to-use tools to evaluate and train patients and athletes.
His father's work as a biokinetics professor exposed him to the science of movement, while the time spent in his father’s workshop fueled his love for creating devices. His story is a testament to the importance of combining passion with practical experience, as well as the value of listening to potential clients to ensure that products meet real-world needs.
Listen as Athanase describes the evolution of Kinvent, from the early days of prototyping devices for physiotherapists to becoming a leading name in motion and strength tracking technology. He shares the challenges of running a hardware company, from securing capital to managing production and regulations, but stresses the rewards of staying focused and building a strong, dedicated team.
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