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A Suffolk-based technology startup developing a phone attachment that helps eliminate background noise for people in hospital beds, on construction sites and in other busy work environments.

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How a moment of empathy sparked an NHS worker’s dive into tech entrepreneurship

From a chance observation in a café to a groundbreaking hearing solution, Ipswich-based entrepreneur Michelle McDonagh's journey shows how empathy can spark innovation.

23 April, 2025

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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