Stabilized Steps walker attachment provides a stable foundation

Startup novice Stephanie Gomez learned a key lesson — be nimble — when health care leaders embraced new uses for her product. Says Gomez: 'I had nurses hugging me.'

Stabilized Steps co-founder and president Stephanie Gomez has patiently established the company's foundation. Now, she is ready to take the patented stabilizers national. Stefania Pifferi photo.
Stabilized Steps co-founder and president Stephanie Gomez has patiently established the company's foundation. Now, she is ready to take the patented stabilizers national. Stefania Pifferi photo.
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If there is one thing Stephanie Gomez knows about starting a business from scratch, it’s that the first steps must be based on stable footing. 

 

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