Adriana is an accomplished entrepreneur, innovator, and disability advocate who has dedicated her career to empowering individuals with disabilities through technology and community support. As the founder of Puffin Innovations and the leader of a nonprofit organisation in Massachusetts, she has made significant strides in providing access to essential assistive equipment and advocating for the rights of people with disabilities. Adriana's unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit and personal experience drives her mission to create solutions that enhance independence and quality of life for those in need.💡 What You’ll Learn from Adriana's Journey:🔸 Embrace your unique journey: Adriana emphasises that every experience, good or bad, shapes who you are and prepares you for future challenges.🔸 Advocate for your community: Understanding the needs of those around you can lead to impactful solutions. Adriana’s work is a testament to the power of community advocacy.🔸 Financial independence is crucial: Building a sustainable model for your organisation can free you from the uncertainties of external funding, allowing you to focus on your mission.🔸 Leverage technology: Adriana highlights the importance of integrating AI and innovative solutions to enhance accessibility and improve lives.🔸 Never stop learning: Transitioning from the for-profit to the nonprofit sector can be daunting, but continuous learning and adaptation are key to success.The discussion concludes with Adriana's encouraging words on embracing life's journey, offering inspiration and guidance for anyone navigating the entrepreneurial landscape.You can find the link to our in-person events ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.You can follow Adriana on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠to learn more about her journey!🎥 Big thanks to VidOps for supporting Founders Voyage. Use code voyage at ⁠vidops.io⁠ for 10% off expert audio, video, animation, and photography services.👏 Props to the stellar crew: Nancy Nash, Daniel M. Melo, Carlos Javier Chacón Sánchez, Matthew Ray, and host Spencer Walker-Fooks. You bring this show to life.🥂 Want to support the journey? Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ and help amplify more voices like Jacques’.#FoundersVoyage#Entrepreneurship#Podcast

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