Episode 19: Disability as an Innovation Superpower: Pete Horsley on Building Remarkable Futures

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Disability is often seen through the lens of charity — but what if it’s actually one of the greatest drivers of innovation?

In this episode of Inside CVC, hosts Steve Schmith and Philipp Willigmann speak with Pete Horsley, founder of Remarkable, a global accelerator for disability technology startups. From Sydney, Pete shares why inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s the smart thing to do for corporations, investors, and innovators.

Listeners will hear:

• Why disability tech represents a $70B+ market opportunity by 2030
• How corporations like Apple are proving inclusion is both profitable and transformative
• The promise (and risk) of AI and robotics in shaping accessible futures
• Why every boardroom should see disability as an innovation advantage, not a side project

Whether you’re an investor, corporate leader, or innovator, this conversation will shift how you think about talent, technology, and the future of inclusive business.

The CVC Open Innovation Summit Europe takes place November 25–26 in Berlin, during AsiaBerlin Innovation Week. Positioned as a bridge between Europe, the U.S., and Asia’s fast-growing ecosystems, the summit is a curated, invitation-only forum for senior leaders to tackle the issues shaping innovation: AI, geopolitics, energy resilience, health, sustainability, and more. Listeners are invited to request an invitation at cvc-summit.com → E

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