In this episode of the LaunchPod, Brandon Paschal sits down with Amohetsoe Shale, founder of NAVU Mobility. Amo takes us on a fascinating journey from identifying the profound gap in accessible prosthetics to building a low-cost, high-performance prosthetic knee that restores mobility and dignity to amputees across Africa.

We unpack what truly affordable medtech looks like, why mobility should never be a privilege, and how NAVU uses smart engineering, local manufacturing, and user-centred design to create a prosthetic knee that is ten times cheaper than imported alternatives without compromising on functionality, safety, or a natural gait.

Amo also shares her unconventional path from mechanical engineering and operations to founding the venture along with the origins of NAVU and the challenges of scaling affordable prosthetics across markets where public healthcare is underfunded and private options are out of reach for most.

A must-listen for anyone interested in medtech innovation, inclusive design, health equity, deep-tech entrepreneurship, or the future of accessible healthcare in Africa.