{"id":348245,"date":"2025-09-18T16:04:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T21:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/18\/meet-the-people-whose-personal-challenges-inspired-their-apps-and-games\/"},"modified":"2025-09-18T16:04:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T21:04:46","slug":"meet-the-people-whose-personal-challenges-inspired-their-apps-and-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/18\/meet-the-people-whose-personal-challenges-inspired-their-apps-and-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the people whose personal challenges inspired their apps and games."},"content":{"rendered":"

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In our latest #WeArePlay<\/a> stories, we meet the people who turned personal challenges into successful apps and games on Google Play – from a new puppy inspiring a digital pet care assistant, to losing contact with family during an earthquake leading to an app that delivers real-time disaster alerts to millions.<\/p>\n

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Daiki Ishimori, founder of Gehirn\u00a0<\/i><\/center>
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Daiki’s app, NERV Disaster Prevention, delivers real-time, location-based disaster warnings.<\/span><\/h4>\n

A self-taught programmer from a young age, Daiki Ishimori was inspired by his popular social media posts sharing earthquake alerts to create the NERV Disaster Prevention app. Now a trusted daily safety tool, the app provides real-time, location-based warnings and recently launched a Crisis Mapping tool for multilingual, crowd-sourced relief information. Daiki is now gearing up to roll out new community features to keep people connected and protected during emergencies.<\/p>\n

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\"Jaimes,<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Jaimes Almeida Neto, Rafael Rojas and Rodrigo Gomes, co-founders of Budz\u00a0<\/i><\/center>
S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil<\/i><\/center><\/center><\/center><\/imgcaption><\/image><\/p>\n

Jaimes, Rafael, and Rodrigo’s AI-powered app, Budz, helps dog and cat owners with training, health, and nutrition.<\/span><\/h4>\n

Inspired by a co-founder’s new puppy, Jaimes, Rafael, and Rodrigo created Budz to support fellow animal lovers. The app assists with pet training, health, and nutrition through features like vaccine reminders, 24\/7 teleconsultations, and an AI tutor that answers real-time questions. By helping people in Brazil better care for their pets, Budz aims to reduce pet abandonment and is now preparing to expand across Latin America.<\/p>\n

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Khaldon Evans, Perrine Chapot and Victor Dequid, co-founders of Ochy
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Khaldon, Perrine and Victor’s app, Ochy, analyzes running form to prevent injuries.<\/span><\/h4>\n

After injuries sidelined his sprinting career, Khaldon Evans was inspired by his own recovery to make lab-grade movement analysis accessible. He teamed up with biomechanics expert Perrine Chapot and developer Victor Dequid to create Ochy. Using just a smartphone camera, the app analyzes a user’s running form to help runners, coaches, and doctors prevent injuries, and recently added a new back-view analysis feature. Next, the team plans to introduce personalized shoe recommendations and expand into new sports.<\/p>\n

Discover other inspiring app and game founders featured in #WeArePlay<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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