Kathryn Zealand

Founder and CEO of Skip, a company building robotic exoskeletons to assist with mobility. Previously a project lead at Google X.

Best podcasts with Kathryn Zealand

Ranked by the Snipd community

Mar 13, 2025 • 39min

S3 | E2 - Kathryn Zealand (Skip) on robotic exoskeletons, mobility for life, and spinning out of Google X

Kathryn Zealand, Founder and CEO of Skip and former project lead at Google X, shares her inspiring journey to revolutionize mobility through robotic exoskeletons. She discusses how her grandmother's fall sparked her mission to enhance independence for aging individuals. Kathryn details the innovative MoGo, designed for ease of movement, and explores the challenges of navigating FDA approvals. With insights from her time at Google X, she highlights the importance of user intent in robotic design and the complexities of funding hardware startups.