Catching up on another episode with Tim Balz – former SpaceX engineer and founder of Kalogon – the company redefining how the world sits. From building his first powered wheelchair in high school to now leading a team focused on “seated wellness,” Tim’s story blends empathy, innovation, and engineering genius. In this episode, host Michael Peres dives into how Tim turned a simple act of kindness into a global mission to make sitting healthier for everyone—from wheelchair users to office professionals.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How a high school project helping one student sparked Tim’s lifelong passion for assistive technology.
• Why the wheelchair industry has been stagnant for decades—and how Kalogon is shaking things up.
• The SpaceX-inspired principles Tim brought to building smarter, adaptive seating systems.
• How personalized, dynamic cushions can transform comfort, posture, and long-term health.
• Why solving “seating” isn’t just for people with disabilities—it’s for everyone who sits for hours a day.
