Stabilizing a start-up business

Now that her business is on solid footing, Stephanie Gomez’ next step is to gain more traction for Stabilized Steps, a Naples-based startup specializing in devices that provide greater stability for users of standard walkers.

The Stabilized Steps attachments, designed by partner and co-founder Eryk Hardwick, can be installed on any walker to allow users to traverse uneven terrain, slide more easily across indoor and outdoor surfaces and, as they continue to innovate, allow safe and convenient use in bathrooms and other slippery floors.