How do innovators stay motivated, focused, and resilient while bringing a deeply human-centred solution to life? In this episode, host Tom Butcher reconnects with Rob van de Ven, Co-Founder of HappyBots and Zero Project Scaling Solutions alumnus, to explore the milestones—both strategic and emotional—that have shaped the journey of Felix, the social robot helping children communicate their feelings. Rob shares the challenges of scaling a social enterprise in a niche disability-innovation market, the importance of partnerships, the power of celebrating small wins, and why staying focused on the core problem—rather than adding endless features—is essential for impact.Resources & Links 🔗 Programme website: scaling-solutions.zeroproject.org 📄 Transcript ✅ Key Takeaways🌐 Guest: Rob Van de Ven - HappyBots 📩 Contact: [email protected] to you by The Zero Project with the support of the Essl Foundation, Fundación Descúbreme, GIZ on behalf of BMZ, and Access to Success. CreditsHost: Thomas Butcher Production: Małgorzata Grobelna, Alessandro Gobello, and Judith Hermetter Audio Engineering: Antina Zlatkova - Mediengarten

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