In Romania, Madalina took on the challenge of creating the initial prototypes of the glove using her creativity, a 3D printer, and a whole lot of glue. These early designs underwent testing on 20 stroke patients, to assess whether hand dexterity can be improved with such a tool. The results were promising and more importantly, Madalina had the opportunity to gather their valuable feedback and uncover the unmet needs in the field of rehabilitation, particularly in a country like Romania. This experience fueled her determination to delve deeper into this path and brought her to Amsterdam, where her ideas could take shape.

During her studies at VU Amsterdam, Madalina crossed paths with her future co-founders: Cara, Tobi, David, and Sitah. It was here that the foundation for Madglove was laid, driven by our shared passion to bridge the gap between scientific advancements and practical application, with the ultimate goal of improving lives. With each member coming from different countries, we united under a common mission. What started as an idea soon transformed into a passion project and eventually blossomed into the thriving start-up that it is today. The team is exhilarated to embark on this “mad” adventure, eager to make a lasting impact and create transformative solutions for those in need.”