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417: Innovating Workplace Safety with Smart Badge Reels and Ali Al Jabry

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Summary

In this engaging episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce and Caleb Talley sit down with Ali Al Jabry, founder of Kwema—a company dedicated to improving workplace safety. Ali, whose journey began in Kenya and took him across Latin America and the U.S., shares the story behind Kwema and how his personal experiences led him to entrepreneurship.

Kwema’s flagship product is a smart badge reel that discreetly keeps employees safe. With the press of a button, it sends exact location data during emergencies—assisting everyone from healthcare workers facing rising workplace violence to social workers and home health professionals entering unknown environments. Ali emphasizes that beyond technology, they also offer de-escalation training and tips for situational awareness.

The discussion dives into the evolution of Kwema, starting from smart jewelry to their now widely adopted badge reels. Ali provides valuable insights for entrepreneurs—highlighting the importance of persistence, community, and resilience when breaking into tough industries like healthcare. He also shares what keeps him motivated: the drive to scale up and serve more customers without compromising quality. Ali closes with advice for fellow founders—reminding us that nobody has all the answers and that listening, empathy, and continuous learning are keys to success. Listen today!

Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(03:24) About Kwema’s Innovative Safety Badge Technology

(09:26) Unexpected Client Interest and Uses

(16:07) Growing Through Strategic Partnerships

(19:24) How Community Support is Boosting Success

(22:52) Preparing for Increased Demand

(24:21) Kwema’s Future Market Expansion Strategy

(27:36) Closing Thoughts

Links

Daniel Koonce

Caleb Talley

Startup Junkie

Startup Junkie YouTube

Ali Al Jabry

Kwema

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Summary

In this engaging episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce and Caleb Talley sit down with Ali Al Jabry, founder of Kwema—a company dedicated to improving workplace safety. Ali, whose journey began in Kenya and took him across Latin America and the U.S., shares the story behind Kwema and how his personal experiences led him to entrepreneurship.

Kwema’s flagship product is a smart badge reel that discreetly keeps employees safe. With the press of a button, it sends exact location data during emergencies—assisting everyone from healthcare workers facing rising workplace violence to social workers and home health professionals entering unknown environments. Ali emphasizes that beyond technology, they also offer de-escalation training and tips for situational awareness.

The discussion dives into the evolution of Kwema, starting from smart jewelry to their now widely adopted badge reels. Ali provides valuable insights for entrepreneurs—highlighting the importance of persistence, community, and resilience when breaking into tough industries like healthcare. He also shares what keeps him motivated: the drive to scale up and serve more customers without compromising quality. Ali closes with advice for fellow founders—reminding us that nobody has all the answers and that listening, empathy, and continuous learning are keys to success. Listen today!

Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(03:24) About Kwema’s Innovative Safety Badge Technology

(09:26) Unexpected Client Interest and Uses

(16:07) Growing Through Strategic Partnerships

(19:24) How Community Support is Boosting Success

(22:52) Preparing for Increased Demand

(24:21) Kwema’s Future Market Expansion Strategy

(27:36) Closing Thoughts

Links

Daniel Koonce

Caleb Talley

Startup Junkie

Startup Junkie YouTube

Ali Al Jabry

Kwema

  continue reading

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