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The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

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Innovating Ginger: The Wheelchair Revolution

This chapter explores the development of an innovative mobility device named Ginger, originally conceived as a wheelchair but evolving into a more advanced model allowing dynamic movement. The narrative captures the excitement and chaos surrounding the project, highlighting budget overruns, skepticism from potential investors, and the unconventional strategies of its creator. With a mix of humor and critique, the chapter reflects on the challenges faced by innovators in the tech industry, particularly when disrupting established norms.

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