The Power of Touch: Jerred Mace from OneCourt on Reimagining Sports for Everyone | Networked Ep. 5
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What if you could feel the game? That question led Jerred Mace, a University of Washington graduate with a passion for accessibility, to found OneCourt — a startup bringing live sports to fans with visual disabilities through touch.
In this episode of Networked, Jerred shares how his own experience with low vision and a viral video of a blind soccer fan sparked a purpose-driven journey. From childhood inventions and creative expression to winning the 2024 Flywheel Investment Conference, Jerred walks us through the power of designing with empathy and building for impact.
🎧 Tune in for a story about curiosity, community, and how one moment can change everything.
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Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. Finding a Purpose at the Intersection of Vision & Design (00:01:04)
3. The Moment that Sparked OneCourt (00:09:14)
4. Startup Life, Flywheel Win & Inclusive Tech (00:13:57)
5. Signature Questions & Reflection (00:28:41)
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