Made For Us
Episodes
Redesigning venture capital: Eric Collins on the overlooked founders beating the odds
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Collins co-founded Impact X Capital to back the founders traditional venture capital overlooks. Inspired by the "original investors" in his own l...
Signal in the noise: building bias-free medical devices, with Valencia Koomson
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up, Valencia Koomson wasn't supposed to be the one playing with the electronic set - that was her brother's Christmas present. She played with...
Hugh Herr's bionic revolution
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
At age 17, Hugh Herr was an elite rock climber whose life was defined by the vertical world, until a mountain climbing accident fundamentally changed ...
Closing the disability wealth gap: an investor's case for inclusive design | Regina Kline
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While working as a civil rights lawyer during the Obama administration, Regina “Gina” Kline kept seeing the same pattern: talented individuals wit...
Crossover episode with Beyond 6 Seconds: Nonspeaking autism representation with Tiffany Hammond
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re bringing you a crossover episode from Beyond 6 Seconds podcast, which features conversations with neurodivergent people from around...
The pulse oximeter problem: a trusted medical device comes under the spotlight
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A flaw in one of medicine's most trusted devices - the pulse oximeter - was first documented in the 1990s, then largely forgotten. It took the COVID-1...
Why AI struggles with African languages - and the company closing that gap | Pelonomi Moiloa
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when AI doesn’t understand you?For millions of people across Africa, speaking a language that AI doesn’t recognise can be a barrier t...
Rewriting the story: the AI startup reimagining how the world learns to read | Ethan Pierce
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ethan Pierce couldn't read when he finished third grade, but years later went on to win a full scholarship to Harvard. Recognising that not all studen...
The "feminization of wealth" is coming. Are you ready?
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does the world look like when women control more wealth than ever before? In part two of our conversation with Sylvia Kwan, CEO and chief investm...
The women finance forgot: Ellevest CEO Sylvia Kwan on closing the gender wealth gap
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ellevest CEO Sylvia Kwan has a striking statistic she uses to explain why the company was founded: in a survey of asset managers by BNY Mellon Investm...
Made For Us Season 3
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Made For Us is back for Season 3 - and we’re talking about ambition. Hear from founders building AI for underserved languages and designing inclusiv...
What's in a name? Part 3: Who decides what's 'normal'?
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So your name’s been mistreated by autocorrect. What harm does that cause? And what would it take to fix it?In this episode of What's in a Name, Nort...
What's in a name? Part 2: Did tech companies actually change?
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The I Am Not a Typo campaign managed to get tech companies' attention. So what happened next?We hear from one of the campaign organisers about the con...
What's in a name? When your device thinks you're a typo
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For years, people added their "unusual" names to their phone's dictionary, treating it as a minor inconvenience. Then some decided to fight back. In t...
What's in a name? A new mini-series from Made For Us
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Across the world, millions of people's names are treated as errors by our devices. In the UK alone, 41% of baby names are flagged as "incorrect."In a ...
The power of compassionate design, with Marcus Engel
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If some of the conversations you've heard in this season of Made For Us have felt like a glimpse into the future, then you're not alone. Our fina...
Navigation through touch: the haptic tech startup mapping an accessible future | Kevin Yoo
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if navigating the world didn't rely on sight at all? In this episode, Kevin Yoo, the CEO and founder of Haptic, joins us to tell the story of one...
How to design a fairer healthcare system, with Layal Liverpool and Tessa Davis
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When science journalist Layal Liverpool was finally diagnosed with eczema as a teenager, it came as a shock. Not because of the condition itself, but ...
REPLAY: Reflections on creating the headscarf emoji, with Rayouf Alhumedhi
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re rewinding back to one of our most popular episodes from Season 1, with Rayouf Alhumedhi, creator of the headscarf emoji. (The episo...
Where is the female crash test dummy? | Astrid Linder and Emily Thomas
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Help us make this podcast better for you! Our quick listener survey is your chance to shape the next season: https://bit.ly/madeforuspod---What happen...
Crossover episode with Narratives of Purpose: On building a global ecosystem for FemTech pioneers with Marija Butkovic
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our second crossover episode of season 2! This week, we’re spotlighting Narratives of Purpose podcast, hosted by Claire Murigande - but w...
Ingrid Silva on building a legacy in ballet, one pointe shoe at a time
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 is wrapping up and we want to hear your feedback. Loved something? Have a question you want answered? Tell us in this quick survey: https://b...
Making navigation inclusive: the QR code you don't need to see | Oran McAllister
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your feedback matters to us - shape the future of Made For Us by taking our quick survey: https://bit.ly/madeforuspod---This week's episode:...
Sunscreen that works for every shade: the next big beauty trend? | Dujon Smith
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Help us make this podcast better for you! Our quick listener survey is your chance to shape the next season: https://bit.ly/madeforuspod---We all need...
Crossover episode with Climify Podcast: Creating cradle-to-cradle clothing with Heike Petersen
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our first crossover episode of Season 2! This week, we’re sharing an interview from the climate design podcast Climify, hosted by Eric Be...
Fixing the disability data gap: why inclusive AI starts with better data | Ariana Aboulafia
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Help shape the next season of Made For Us! Please answer a few quick questions and tell us how we can make this show better : https://bit.ly/madeforus...
Would Stephen Hawking get hired today? The hidden bias in AI recruiting tools, with Susan Scott-Parker
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could AI hiring create more barriers for people with disabilities instead of levelling the playing field? In this episode, Susan Scott-Parker, founder...
REPLAY: Cliff Weitzman on building 'the voice of the internet'
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're taking you back to the first ever episode of Made For Us (and the most downloaded in Season 1). It’s an interview with Cliff Weitzm...
Be My Eyes: the app powering a global volunteer movement for accessibility | Hans Jørgen Wiberg
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Help us make this podcast better for you! Please answer a few quick questions to help shape the next season: https://bit.ly/madeforuspod---When Danish...
Inside Adobe’s mission to build more inclusive tech, with TB Bardlavens - listener Q&A edition
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Help us make this podcast better for you! Please answer a few quick questions to help shape the next season: https://bit.ly/madeforuspod---TB Bardlave...
AI vs the feedback gap: making workplace feedback fairer, with Textio's Mykel Rangel
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Made For Us community by signing up for our free newsletter: https://madeforuspodcast.beehiiv.com/---How does bias show up in workplace feedb...
Subtitles for real life: the AI glasses making conversations more accessible | Dan Scarfe
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts for this episode are available here: https://made-for-us.captivate.fm/---What if you could subtitle everyday life? That question sparked ...
How to innovate responsibly, with McKinsey's Rikki Singh
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why aren’t more tech companies prioritising inclusion in product development?Research by McKinsey & Company found that only 17% of product manag...
'I don't need fixing - the world does': Lucy Edwards on redefining disability
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your feedback is important to us - shape the future of Made For Us by taking our quick survey: https://bit.ly/madeforuspod---We’re kicking...
Made For Us Season 2
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Made For Us is back for another season!Subscribe now so you don't miss new episodes.---Connect with Made for UsShow notes and transcripts: https://mad...
UPDATE: Made For Us is a Signal Award nominee!
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
**ANNOUNCEMENT**Made For Us won the Bronze at the 2024 Signal Awards in the 'Most Inspirational Podcast' category!! Thanks to the judges for recognisi...
Why isn’t all design inclusive? Season 1 wrap-up, with Scott Berkun
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past few months, guests on this podcast have shared some great examples of inclusive design and innovation, but these kinds of products aren’...
Widening the beauty net: how Guide Beauty reimagined the makeup kit, with Terri Bryant
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the day makeup artist Terri Bryant learned she had Parkinson's, she returned home and raided her makeup kit and her husband's toolbox. She quickly ...
Rooting for you: the male grooming brand winning over big retailers, with Aaron Wallace and Lina Barker
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to be the first to hear when Season 2 lands? Sign up for the Made For Us newsletter for the latest updates and exclusive content.This week's epis...
Cassa Pancho on designing the future of ballet
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can't wait for the next season of Made For Us? Sign up for our newsletter for the latest updates and exclusive content.---This week's guest:In 2018, ...
A payment card that talks: the new, inclusive tool in banking
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paying with a card has become incredibly easy and safe, but for the 43 million people worldwide who are blind, that's not the case.Not only are blind ...
Ahead of the curve, part 2: helmet innovation and inclusivity, with Randy Swart of Helmets.org
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The struggle to find a bicycle helmet that fits is more common than you might think. People with long hair, big hair, dreadlocks, cochlear implants, t...
Ahead of the curve, part 1: the helmet designer bringing diversity to sports, with Tina Singh of Bold Helmets
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to be the first to hear when Season 2 lands? Subscribe to the Made For Us newsletter for the latest updates and exclusive content.This ...
‘The door is opening for us’: Cira Robinson on ballet’s turning pointe
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to be the first to hear about the new season of Made For Us? Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates and exclusive content.T...
A new level of gaming: designing video games for all abilities, with Vivek Gohil
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a gamer living with a disability, Vivek Gohil has strong opinions about the accessibility of video games. Diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystroph...
Game on: levelling the playing field for gamers with disabilities, with SpecialEffect’s Mick Donegan
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to improving the accessibility of video games, it’s often simple things that can make a big difference, says this week's guest, Mick D...
Bridging the gap, part 2: How data is shaping the future of eyewear, with Reframd's Shariff Vreugd
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When pitching their inclusive eyewear brand to investors, Reframd ’s co-founders Shariff Vreugd and Ackeem Ngwenya often faced doubts about whether ...
Bridging the gap, part 1: crafting eyewear for diverse facial features, with Covry's Athina Wang and Florence Shin
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After struggling for years to find glasses that fit comfortably, Athina Wang and Florence Shin realised that it was the eyewear industry that needed t...
Making it as a plus size male model, with Raul Samuel - Episode 10
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Where are the plus size male models?” It’s a question the Internet seemed to be asking just a few years ago. Now, a six-pack is no longer a pre...
‘No going back’: lessons from P&G’s product inclusion journey, with Sam Latif - Episode 9
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to be the first to hear when Season 2 lands? Subscribe to the Made For Us newsletter for the latest updates and exclusive content.This ...
A perfect match: how Band-Aids became inclusive, with Intisar Bashir & Dom Apollon - Episode 8
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For many people of colour, wearing a plaster, or Band-Aid, that blends with their skin tone is a novel experience. While inclusive bandages are now wi...
'Plus size' men's clothing: fashion's best kept secret, with Charlotte Griffiths of BRIDGE Agency - Episode 7
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Charlotte Griffiths’ agency BRIDGE launched the UK’s first men’s division for bigger, broader male models in 2016, it was based on a hunch ...
Unlocking innovation through disability inclusion, with Microsoft’s Hector Minto - Episode 6
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Hector Minto joined Microsoft seven years ago, he knew it was time to bring disability inclusion into the mainstream. In this episode, Microsoft’...
BONUS: Reflections on creating the headscarf emoji, with Rayouf Alhumedhi
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have what it takes to create your own emoji? My guest, Rayouf Alhumedhi, did just that when she launched the Hijab Emoji Project at the age of ...
The emoji puzzle: how to fit everyone in, with Emojipedia’s Keith Broni - Episode 4
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As emoji usage has gone global over the past decade, demand for more inclusive emoji has soared. But how effectively can emoji capture human diversity...
Changing the narrative around accessible fashion, with Maura Horton - Episode 3
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is Maura Horton, the CEO and Founder of MagnaReady, a company that provides accessible apparel for those with limited dexterity. Mau...
Ade Hassan on moving beyond 'one-nude-fits-all' - Episode 2
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Couldn’t wait for the next installment of Made For Us? Well, here’s an additional episode just for launch week. My guest is Ade Hassan, founder an...
Cliff Weitzman on building the ‘voice of the internet’ - Episode 1
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joining me on the very first episode of Made For Us is Cliff Weitzman, the Founder and CEO of Speechify, a text-to-speech app that uses AI to turn tex...
Trailer: Made for Us Season 1
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing Made for Us, a new podcast exploring the intersection of innovation and inclusion. The weekly show tells the stories of the founders, inve...