Kavi Jagadamma is a senior lecturer in physiotherapy at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. He is also one of four directors at Health Design Collective, a social enterprise which co-creates shoes for people with long-term health conditions.

Kavi shares the company’s journey to date including:

• The huge value of mentoring and support
• How applying for enterprise funding differs from research funding
• Celebrating small wins and gradual progress
• Redefining creativity and entrepreneurship 

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This podcast was a collaboration between the University of the West of Scotland, Converge and Sarah McLusky. The podcast team includes Orla Kelly, Adam Kosterka, Jen Black and Sarah McLusky. Proudly supported by the Scottish Ecosystem Fund 2023-24.