Aflevering (Eng) | Lead Is Still In Your Home | And It's Dangerous | This Entrepreneur Has A Solution

What does lead paint do to your brain? ??An entrepreneur who really makes an impact with his solution!?????????? ??????????????:In this 7DTV interview, entrepreneur and changemaker Lukas Helmbrecht takes us into the little-known but massive global health issue: lead contamination in everyday products. From toys and ceramics to cosmetics and household paint, lead is still widely present—especially in developing countries. What started as a university project evolved into a startup on a mission to eliminate toxic exposure worldwide. Lukas shares how his team at Unknown University of Applied Science tackled the problem with an affordable, consumer-friendly solution.Lukas: “We realized this wasn’t just about old paint – lead is everywhere, and it’s silently damaging lives.”Throughout the conversation, Lukas highlights the challenges of creating real impact: dealing with outdated regulations, cultural perceptions, and the logistics of testing in low-income areas. He’s not just building a business, but pushing a movement for awareness and change.Lukas: “You can’t solve a problem people don’t even know exists. Education is as critical as innovation.”???????? ?????????? ?????? ?????????????? ???????????????????? ??:https://unknown-universityas.com/ ?????????????????????? ??????????:?? Lead is still found in toys, cosmetics, ceramics, and household items around the world.?? Lukas started the project at the Unknown University and turns it into a scalable venture.?? Lead exposure, especially in children, can cause irreversible brain damage.?? The startup has already begun international testing, including in the US and Africa.?? Their solution is cheap, safe, and designed to be used directly by consumers.?????????????????? ?????? ??????????????????????????:?? A niche health issue can be the foundation for a world-changing business.?? Real innovation often starts in small experiments—start testing.?? Awareness is step one: make people care before selling them a solution.?? Scaling globally requires local understanding and real-world testing.?? Combine purpose and product for long-term impact.