Marco Polo Portal: Building Bridges for Choice & Community

25/08/2025 1h 10min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Sarah from the Support Worker Store sits down with Amy and Aaron, the powerhouse duo behind Marco Polo Portal, to unpack their journey through entrepreneurship, disability accommodation, and the importance of neurodiversity in business.Together, they explore:✨ How their partnership dynamics fuel innovation✨ The role of feedback, mentorship, and AI in shaping their platform✨ Why empowering people with disabilities to find the right housemates is more than tech — it’s about choice, community, and dignity✨ The future of NDIS, disability accommodation, and person-centred approachesThis conversation is equal parts real talk and inspiration — covering everything from the resilience needed to build a start-up, to the ethical imperative of putting people first.💡 Takeaways:Be kind to yourself and own your uniquenessEmpowerment is the heart of real impactAI works best when it strengthens human connectionInnovation in the disability sector starts with listeningTune in to hear how Amy & Aaron are reshaping the future of disability accommodation — one partnership, one platform, and one community at a time.https://www.marcopoloportal.com/

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