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Keep Going: How one inventor fought investors to build a better sex toy

"Nobody talks about us, but that is gradually changing."

Jens Petter Wilhelmsen, CEO of Ohdoki, a sex tech company, discusses the challenges and importance of sex tech. He shares the journey of bringing their product, Handy, to market and the ups and downs they faced along the way.

Despite the difficulties, they persevered and successfully raised capital.

Wilhelmsen emphasizes the need for persistence and a solid business case when approaching investors.

“Persistency and follow the strategy that you set out” have been his watchwords. He also highlights the importance of sex tech in enabling sexual intimacy and connections, especially for individuals with physical or cognitive limitations. Odoki focuses on building trust and maintaining high-quality products through encryption and security measures.

Keep Going - A Guide to Unlocking Success
Keep Going
When you're going through Hell, keep going." This is a podcast about failure and how it breeds success. Every week, we will talk to amazing people who have done amazing things yet, at some point, experienced failure. By exploring their experiences, we can learn how to build, succeed, and stay humble. It is hosted by author and former New York Times journalist John Biggs. Our theme music is by Policy, AKA Mark Buchwald. (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/policy/)