De Oro Devices’s Sidney Collins
AgeTech Talks
AgeTech Talks
De Oro Devices’s Sidney Collins
Dec 16, 2024
AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

Discover how Sidney Collins, Co-Founder of De Oro Devices, works tirelessly to achieve her goal of decreasing fall risk with a groundbreaking innovation. In conversation with host Kyle Rand, Co-Founder and CEO of Rendever, Sidney shares the inspiration behind NexStride, a mobility aid designed to help individuals with neurological inventory disorders like Parkinson's. She recounts how Jack Brill, a Parkinson's patient, motivated her to create a device that combines visual and auditory cues to reduce falls and improve mobility. She then received her first round of funding for De Oro Devices at 21 years old before graduating college. Throughout the episode, Sidney discusses the challenges of starting De Oro Devices, the importance of community and mentorship, and the pivotal moments that defined her entrepreneurial journey. Hear more about Sidney's journey and her advice for aspiring founders in this inspiring episode.