Gartner ThinkCast Transforming Absurdities Into Solutions With Mick Ebeling of Not Impossible Labs
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Feb 18, 2025 
Mick Ebeling, Founder and CEO of Not Impossible Labs, is revolutionizing the intersection of technology and empathy. He shares his vision of tackling societal 'absurdities'—problems that shouldn't exist. Discover how groundbreaking innovations like the EyeWriter and 3D-printed prosthetics emerged to solve real-world challenges. Mick emphasizes the philosophy of 'help one, help many,' and the power of community-driven solutions in creating impactful change. His insights inspire a new mindset for collaborative problem-solving and resilience.
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Help One, Help Many
- Focus energy on helping one person and solving their specific problem.
- Share that person's story to create empathy and inspire others to scale the solution.
Commit, Then Figure It Out
- Prioritize the deep-seated reason for solving a problem over technical challenges.
- Commit to the mission first, then figure out the practicalities and enlist others.
Project Daniel
- Project Daniel involved creating 3D-printed prosthetics for a boy who lost his arms in a bombing.
- The team overcame technical challenges like extreme heat and insects to establish a prosthetic lab in a refugee camp.