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Mapping the Future of Indoor Navigation feat. Theresa Reno-Weber

In this episode of Room at the Table, host Betsy Cerulo sits down with Theresa Reno-Weber, CEO of GoodMaps, a groundbreaking indoor navigation platform that is transforming accessibility in workplaces, public venues, transit hubs, and corporate environments. This powerful conversation dives into how GoodMaps leverages camera-based positioning, LIDAR, and advanced mapping algorithms to provide real-time, turn-by-turn, highly accurate navigation for people of all abilities—including individuals who are blind, low-vision, neurodiverse, mobility-restricted, or simply navigating an unfamiliar space. Theresa shares how GoodMaps evolved from serving the blind community to supporting a much wider demographic by offering auditory, visual, haptic, and AR-enhanced directions. From airports to office towers to major rail stations across the UK, GoodMaps is delivering an indoor GPS experience that helps users feel confident, independent, and calm — especially in stressful or high-traffic environments. Listeners will learn how GoodMaps creates millimeter-accurate digital blueprints with zero hardware installation, no beacons, and no sensors — eliminating the expensive and disruptive infrastructure requirements of outdated indoor navigation technologies. Theresa also explains the platform’s security features, map management tools, mobile scan-and-go updates, and how organizations can customize accessibility for employees and visitors. Whether you’re an accessibility advocate, facilities leader, DEI professional, or tech-forward organization, this episode highlights how GoodMaps is reshaping the future of universal access and equitable user experiences in both public and private spaces. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why GoodMaps built a hardware-free, camera-based indoor navigation system ✅ The accessibility challenges facing blind, mobility-restricted, and neurodiverse individuals ✅ How organizations can implement, update, and secure GoodMaps inside their buildings ✅ Real-world applications and user scenarios across airports, offices, rail stations, and corporate campuses Want more insights on creating a heart-centered, tech-savvy workplace? Subscribe, share, and join Betsy Cerulo each week on Room at the Table as we explore leadership, innovation, and building inclusive workplaces. Timestamps: 01:39 How GoodMaps benefits all users, not just those with disabilities 06:54 Expansion from solely blind navigation to universal accessibility 10:09 GoodMaps installation using LIDAR scanning is infrastructure-free (no hardware, no beacons) 12:30 Overview of the survey process, timing, and minimal disruption 13:55 Backend management tool for facilities teams to edit points of interest 15:34 NEW GoodMaps feature: mobile “scan-and-go” using iPhone/iPad LIDAR 16:47 App privacy: no personal data collected from users 19:39 Pricing for end users: app is completely free for individuals 21:12 Business benefits: improved accessibility, meeting regulatory expectations 23:00 How GoodMaps can help disabled travelers regain their independence 29:14 Dispelling myths about blindness and ability 31:42 History of the American Printing House for the Blind 33:00 Innovation, inclusivity, and expanding impact beyond the blind community 36:00 Ideal environments for GoodMaps: campuses, hospitals, arenas, airports, complex spaces 37:28 Bringing GoodMaps to customer and expanding reach Key Takeaways: 💎 GoodMaps delivers an indoor GPS experience without relying on expensive or intrusive hardware installations, making it one of the most accessible and scalable solutions available. 💎 The GoodMaps app supports a wide range of users, from blind and low-vision individuals to neurodiverse visitors, first-time guests, travelers, and employees who simply want faster, stress-free navigation. 💎 Organizations retain full control of map updates and security, enabling them to maintain accurate, accessible navigation experiences without compromising privacy. Guest Bio: Theresa Reno-Weber is the CEO of global startup GoodMaps, an indoor digital mapping, geospatial positioning, and AI-enabled accessible navigation company launched out of the American Printing House for the Blind in 2018. A business executive, veteran, and former government official, Theresa has spent her career solving complex problems and serving others. With a master’s in public policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, four years at global consulting firm McKinsey & Company, and five years as a Deputy Mayor in Louisville Metro Government, she is skilled in taking ideas from concept to completion. As former President & CEO of the multistate Metro United Way headquartered in Louisville, KY and current CEO of global start-up GoodMaps, she’s raised more than $145 million since 2017 by inspiring others with her vision. www.goodmaps.com Resources & Mentions: More episodes at: http://roomatthetablepodcast.com GoodMaps Website: https://goodmaps.com/