

Adrian Rodriguez (Dreamlinks) - A Visually Impaired Founder’s Journey
Jan 24, 2024
Adrian Rodriguez, co-founder and CEO of Dreamlinks, shares his journey as a visually impaired entrepreneur and his dreams of helping other blind and visually impaired people with technology. He discusses the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and the impact of visual prosthetics on his education. Adrian also talks about his friendship with blind YouTuber Molly Burke and the lessons he learned from her as an entrepreneur. He explores the challenges of game design and introduces Dreamlinks, an alternative for creating augmented reality games. Adrian shares four lessons for pursuing entrepreneurial dreams and discusses the business model behind Dreamlinks as a toy.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Overcoming Challenges and Developing Technologies for the Visually Impaired
04:22 • 26min
Life in Los Angeles and Inspiration from Molly Burke
30:09 • 8min
Game Design Challenges and the Power of Going with the Flow
38:05 • 5min
Navigating Challenges and Pursuing Entrepreneurial Dreams
42:51 • 2min
Exploring the Business Model of Toys and the Potential of Dreamlink's
44:30 • 4min