Aaron Horowitz
Co-Founder & CEO, Sproutel | Designing Therapeutic Robots for Children
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Aaron Horowitz is the co-founder and CEO of Sproutel, a company that designs therapeutic robots for children with chronic illnesses. Sproutel's flagship product, Jerry the Bear, helps kids with type 1 diabetes learn to manage their condition.
Horowitz has been featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 and has received numerous awards, including the SXSW Interactive Innovation Award. His work at the intersection of technology, design, and healthcare has made a tangible impact on the lives of young patients and their families.
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Can a teddybear change how children relate to their own disease?
Aaron Horowitz wants to empower some of the most vulnerable individuals -- children fighting for their health. In their struggle against disease, he believes play can have significant role. He creates smart toys that give children fun ways to engage with, understand and communicate their health - transforming how they and their families relate to their disease and each other.
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