One silver-lining of the 2020 pandemic has been the tens of thousands of brands that have expressed support for the first responders on the front lines. But few companies have had the existing infrastructure to help make a difference, like SmileDirectClub’s army of printers that have since been drafted to create personal protective equipment (PPE).
Alex Fenkell, SmileDirectClub’s co-founder, has worked with co-founder Jordan Katzman and the company’s team to transform the existing business model of 3D-printing custom-made, clear plastic aligners for teeth straightening, to printing and delivering essential face shields, ventilator parts, and other items.
Since the start of the pandemic, SmileDirectClub has delivered more than 40,000 face shields to everywhere from hospitals to. Alex Fenkell answered our questions about the company’s new normal, and what to expect in the future.
Q: When the pandemic began to pick up steam, what were your first thoughts on how SmileDirectClub could help those in danger?
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