Mobility Mojo is an Irish startup on the rise. It has been called the ‘TripAdvisor for people with disabilities’. CEO and co-founder Stephen Cluskey discusses his journey to date.
What is Mobility Mojo?
Mobility Mojo is an award-winning platform that works like TripAdvisor but focuses on accessibility. We specialise in information around access for people with reduced mobility and those with additional access needs. Our mission is to mainstream accessibility globally.
How did you find a co-founder for your business?
By chance, I was pitching at an event with Social Entrepreneurs of Ireland focusing on accessible transport. Noelle, my co-founder, was pitching at the same event in regards to accessible accommodation. It seemed like a no-brainer for us to join forces, and it’s been the best decision I’ve ever made. I think we complement each other extremely well.
“One in two people with a disability won’t travel for fear of something going wrong”
This isn’t your first business venture, how did your previous experiences shape your current business?
The previous businesses have been instrumental in helping figure things out. We learn so much more from our mistakes than any achievements and every day there are new lessons. I think if we even went back six months with Mobility Mojo, we would definitely change a few things but that’s like everything in life. I think the main lesson has been really prioritising the key parts of the business and dedicating all our focus to these. We are learning to say no as well, which is very important.
Why did you feel there was a market for Mobility Mojo?
Some of the statistics are startling. One in two people with a disability won’t travel for fear of something going wrong. Through the Mobility Mojo platform, we give people the confidence to go anywhere. This is the reason we exist, to
