Here’s a stat that will blow you away: one in four people will have a stroke in their lifetime That number blew us away. The more we looked into it, the more we realised just how big a factor strokes will be in our lives and the lives of our friends and family. When it comes to strokes, time is brain. If you read those stats about strokes and got worried, you’re not alone. Today Alec talks to CEO Scott Kirkland about his vision for EMvision - where they offer healthcare systems a cheaper, more portable and more cost effective version. EMvision believes that one day they’ll be able to offer their portable brain scanner in a backpack. That means every ambulance can be equipped with one, transforming every ambulance into a mobile stroke unit. Welcome to Uncovered - where every company has a story worth telling. It's our exploration of the companies that don’t receive as much media attention or analyst coverage. Come join us and expand your view of what is possible as we uncover the uncovered.Want more Equity Mates? Click here. *****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****Equity Mates Investing Podcast is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.Equity Mates is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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