In this episode, I sit down with David, founder and CEO of OpenRoadAccess, to explore his deeply personal story, the birth of ORA, and the bold mission to transform wheelchair-accessible transport across the UK and beyond.

David shares how a life-changing experience with a Motability WAV as a child sparked a lifelong awareness of the freedom transport can bring, and how his career journey through corporate consulting, and eventually founding ORA has been driven by a desire to make that freedom more equitable and accessible.

We also dive into the Purple Changemaker Playbook, using the five VERIS pillars — Vision, Execution, Resilience, Influence, Sustainability - as a lens to reflect on the lessons of ORA’s growth and impact:

Whether you’re a changemaker, founder, or just someone who wants to see a more inclusive world, this is a powerful conversation about systems change, soulful entrepreneurship, and unlocking mobility for everyone.

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