Personal Experience and Customer Needs Sparked Douglas Katz’s Promising Invention

Douglas Katz is a West Point graduate, a disabled Army veteran, and a culinary enthusiast. 

The problem for Doug was that, like millions of those who suffer from limited mobility, he struggled to use kitchen utensils that require upper extremity strength. 

Aided by friends and other veterans, Doug took to his workshop to invent a new type of kitchen knife — the NULU knife — the first product in a series of “adaptive” gear he plans to introduce.

Ergonomically made, the NULU blade is located beneath the handle, allowing users’ shoulders, arms, and hands to remain neutral, reducing stress on their joints. NULU delivers a better cutting experience and makes cooking accessible for everyone.

Doug is utilizing Kickstarter to crowdfund the NULU knife.

If you’d like to see the NULU knife in action, visit the product’s Kickstarter page at tinyurl.com/MMR-Knife. There are less than two weeks before Doug’s Kickstarter campaign closes, so if you’re looking for a great holiday gift for family and friends — or for yourself — the time to act is now. 

Doug’s story is an inspiring example of how innovation, perseverance, and purpose can drive entrepreneurial success. By addressing real-world problems, building a solid team, and staying committed to a greater purpose, Doug exemplifies the potential of entrepreneurship to change lives — not just for customers but for communities as well.

Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Douglas Katz, NULU Knives
Posted: December 2, 2024
Monday Morning Run Time: 43:51
Episode: 13.25

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