Built With the Blind and Visually Impaired Community
At GoVivid, our mission is to help people who are blind or have low vision gain the independence and confidence to explore the world freely and live life on their own terms.
GO BIG. GO BOLD. GOVIVID.
How It All Began
GoVivid was born from a deeply personal promise, to create a world where blindness never equals limitation.
Our founder, Jennifer Hendrix, comes from a strong medical background in surgical interventions, where she spent years in the operating room witnessing how innovation can restore mobility, save lives, and reclaim futures.
That same belief in the power of technology to transform lives became personal when her grandmother lost her sight, and later, when both of her daughters were diagnosed with the same genetic disease.
What began as her family's story evolved into a movement to build intuitive, human-centered technology that restores freedom, confidence, and connection for the blind and visually impaired community.
Today, that promise lives through every innovation we design, every partnership we form, and every person we empower.
How the GoVivid Ecosystem is Built
We bridge the gap between awareness and autonomy through two core innovations:
GV Discover App
A lifestyle awareness app that helps users build confidence and understand their environment using sound and voice.
DirectMe® System
A patent-protected mobility platform that combines smart hardware and adaptive software to deliver real-time environmental feedback and spatial awareness.
Our design philosophy is simple:
Augment, don't replace.
We design intelligent systems that work with existing tools like the white cane, enhancing human perception through real-time data, sensory input, and adaptive feedback.
Diverse Expertise, Unified Mission
GoVivid brings together leaders in healthcare, technology, and accessibility that are united by one purpose: transforming independence for the blind and visually impaired.
Jennifer Hendrix
Founder & CEO
Medical device innovator, accessibility advocate, and recipient of the
TechFW Rising Star Award (2017).
Richard Reigh
Head of Technology
Hardware engineer specializing in environmental sensing and integration for real-world accessibility applications.
David Novosad
Head of Operations & Finance
Strategic operator driving financial discipline, operational efficiency, and scalable team execution.
Ray Stephens
Head of Marketing & Growth
Growth strategist with experience scaling mission-driven startups, brand positioning, and global partnerships.
Steve Sangapu
Chief Technology Officer (Advisor)
Expert in AI architecture, spatial systems, and product innovation, leading the technology roadmap and platform safety initiatives.
Chris Calvin
Chief of Staff
Cross-functional leader aligning strategic priorities, team operations, and stakeholder communications.
Diego Vester
Product & App Strategy
Mobile engineer and product builder with 5+ years in startups, leading GoVivid’s cross-platform development and user experience strategy.
Chelcie Hendrix
Marketing Coordinator
Creative marketing professional supporting brand storytelling, user engagement, and community outreach.
Trevor Reigh
Full Stack Engineer
Software engineer and nonprofit tech leader focused on building accessible, human-centered digital experiences.
Randy Koelsch
Customer Success Lead
Advocate for user outcomes, leading engagement, onboarding, and long-term success for GoVivid users.
Building a More Accessible World, Together
Our Partners
We collaborate with organizations and innovators who share our vision for inclusive, human-first technology.
Community & Advocacy Partners:
Technology & Innovation Partners:
Join Our Mission
We are always looking to collaborate with advocates, innovators, and organizations that share our vision for an accessible world.
