Miami, Florida(Hexa PR Wire–October 10, 2025)–Karthik Mahadevan, co-founder and CEO of Envision, joined The Michael Peres Podcast to discuss building accessibility-first technology for blind and low-vision communities and the evolution of Envision Glasses. The episode traced how a master’s thesis visit to a school for the blind became a seven-year product journey, why bolt-on accessibility falls short, and how Envision’s Ally AI agent supports everyday tasks with privacy and dignity.
Mahadevan outlined principles for designing for independence rather than compliance, contrasted legacy assistive devices with modern AI capabilities, and reviewed real-world use cases—from reading and scene description to text recognition and navigation. He also shared guidance for builders and designers on integrating accessibility at the outset and reflected on how AI agents may expand user autonomy in the coming years.
Karthik Mahadevan is the co-founder and CEO of Envision, an AI accessibility company whose Envision Glasses are used by thousands of blind and low-vision people worldwide. An industrial design graduate, he launched Envision from a master’s thesis focused on independence-driven design and now leads product work on the Ally AI agent and related accessibility tools.
Michael Peres (Mikey Peres) is a serial entrepreneur, software engineer, journalist, and author. He has founded media and technology ventures, holds degrees in computer science, mathematics, and Jewish studies, and is pursuing biomedical engineering. Peres founded Hexa PR Wire and serves as Chief Editor for several publications.
The Michael Peres Podcast features conversations on science, technology, society, entrepreneurship, and current events, emphasizing clear reporting and practical insight.
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