In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Chair, host Elizabeth Davis sits down with trailblazing tech entrepreneur Jean Anne Booth, founder and CEO of UnaliWear. Jean Anne shares how her mother’s aging journey inspired the creation of the award-winning Kanega Watch—the first voice-activated medical alert smartwatch with 24/7 emergency response and built-in fall detection.
From her roots in semiconductor startups (including exits to Apple and Texas Instruments) to building life-saving wearable tech, Jean Anne discusses the grit, resilience, and purpose behind her entrepreneurial journey. This powerful conversation dives into aging with dignity, product innovation driven by empathy, and what it truly takes to lead with passion and perseverance.