#584 Douglas Katz🔪 Reinventing the Knife: A Veteran’s Journey in Innovation

04/02/25 • 67 min

What happens when a military veteran, an engineer, and a passionate home cook come together? You get Douglas Katz, the creator of the Nulu Knife—a revolutionary tool designed to make cutting easier and more efficient for everyone, especially those with mobility challenges.
🔹 The Power of Reinvention – How Doug turned his personal struggles into an innovative knife design.
🔹 Military Mindset & Entrepreneurship – How his time at West Point shaped his problem-solving approach.
🔹 Beyond Disability: A Knife for All – Why adaptive tools aren't just for those with limitations but for anyone looking for efficiency.
Doug shares insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, and why age is an advantage in business. His approach to designing tools that empower people is changing the way we think about everyday tasks.
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Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations - #584 Douglas Katz🔪 Reinventing the Knife: A Veteran’s Journey in Innovation

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00:00.48
JP
Douglas Katz. I love talking to veterans. i mean, they just have such a different, unique spin on just everything.
00:12.19
JP
ah Doug has created ah knife. does a lot of cooking. He is, ah he is disabled.
00:23.40
JP
ah So he needed a knife that can better help his, his upper body shoulder issues. It's a fascinating take. He's a, ah you know, just a hobbyist cook and chef like myself.
00:36.83
JP
He saw this need. He's gone through many prototypes.