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Mike Calvo, CEO of Pneuma Solutions: “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore."
Manage episode 482271231 series 1914096
In this powerhouse episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun welcome back Mike Calvo, CEO of Numa Solutions, for a no-holds-barred conversation about accessible tech, disability rights, and what it means to truly support the blind community — from within. Mike doesn’t hold back as he calls out ineffective DEIA policies, advocates for blind-led innovation, and explains why legislation like Title II in the U.S. must be enforced, not ignored.
The episode is also a deep dive into Numa’s product lineup: from Scribe for Documents to Remote Incident Manager (RIM), Cero, and DocuScan Plus. You’ll hear how these tools are helping blind people access inaccessible PDFs, take back control from outdated systems, and even empower call center workers to succeed. Plus, Mike shares breaking news on upcoming product developments and his son’s groundbreaking work in AI document scanning. It's a passionate, sometimes political, and always insightful discussion about building tech by blind people, for blind people — and why that still matters more than ever.
Chapter Markers
00:00 – Welcome back Mike Calvo from Numa Solutions
02:10 – Why Numa is sponsoring Double Tap & the value of community support
04:45 – DEIA vs accessibility: Why blind people get sidelined
17:00 – What Title II legislation really means in the U.S.
20:15 – The birth of Scribe for Documents explained
23:30 – Steven’s real-world test: 30 PDFs converted with Scribe
29:45 – From FreedomBox to Serotek: Mike’s early history
32:15 – What is Remote Incident Manager (RIM) and who it’s for
40:30 – Mike’s mission: “I’m mad as hell — and doing something about it”
44:00 – Scribe vs DocuScan Plus: What’s the difference?
46:00 – Breaking: Desktop version of Scribe coming soon
48:30 – Why development must be driven by blind users
51:00 – The future of email, calendar, and accessibility tools
56:10 – Final thoughts: Advocating with purpose and passion
Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website
Join the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-877-803-4567
608 episodes
Manage episode 482271231 series 1914096
In this powerhouse episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun welcome back Mike Calvo, CEO of Numa Solutions, for a no-holds-barred conversation about accessible tech, disability rights, and what it means to truly support the blind community — from within. Mike doesn’t hold back as he calls out ineffective DEIA policies, advocates for blind-led innovation, and explains why legislation like Title II in the U.S. must be enforced, not ignored.
The episode is also a deep dive into Numa’s product lineup: from Scribe for Documents to Remote Incident Manager (RIM), Cero, and DocuScan Plus. You’ll hear how these tools are helping blind people access inaccessible PDFs, take back control from outdated systems, and even empower call center workers to succeed. Plus, Mike shares breaking news on upcoming product developments and his son’s groundbreaking work in AI document scanning. It's a passionate, sometimes political, and always insightful discussion about building tech by blind people, for blind people — and why that still matters more than ever.
Chapter Markers
00:00 – Welcome back Mike Calvo from Numa Solutions
02:10 – Why Numa is sponsoring Double Tap & the value of community support
04:45 – DEIA vs accessibility: Why blind people get sidelined
17:00 – What Title II legislation really means in the U.S.
20:15 – The birth of Scribe for Documents explained
23:30 – Steven’s real-world test: 30 PDFs converted with Scribe
29:45 – From FreedomBox to Serotek: Mike’s early history
32:15 – What is Remote Incident Manager (RIM) and who it’s for
40:30 – Mike’s mission: “I’m mad as hell — and doing something about it”
44:00 – Scribe vs DocuScan Plus: What’s the difference?
46:00 – Breaking: Desktop version of Scribe coming soon
48:30 – Why development must be driven by blind users
51:00 – The future of email, calendar, and accessibility tools
56:10 – Final thoughts: Advocating with purpose and passion
Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website
Join the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-877-803-4567
608 episodes
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