AskSAMIE

What AskSAMIE does

AskSAMIE, Inc. is a Kansas City, Missouri-based e-commerce platform founded in 2022 that sells occupational-therapist-approved adaptive equipment to seniors, individuals with chronic conditions (Parkinson's, dementia, stroke, arthritis, low vision, incontinence, lymphedema), and their family caregivers. The marketplace organizes products by condition and use case across roughly 15+ curated collections (bathroom aids, mobility, accessible clothing, low vision, lymphedema/compression, hand and arm aids, sensory, Alzheimer's, and youth developmental disabilities) on a Shopify storefront, with product prices ranging from approximately $9 to $3,500. Layered on top of the marketplace is SAMIE AI, a multilingual text-based chatbot that performs condition-to-product knowledge retrieval and recommendations, positioned as an 'AI Occupational Therapist.'

The company monetizes through three streams: (1) product resale (hardware sales, the dominant stream), (2) virtual occupational therapy consultations (30-minute telehealth visits, including with co-founder Dr. Brandy Archie), and (3) caregiver training courses delivered via a partnership with Higher Standards Caregiver Training. GTM is direct-to-consumer, content-led, and supported by an active social presence (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), a weekly newsletter, SEO-optimized condition collections, and earned media in AOTA publications, Startland News, KCTV5, and KDHE Kansas. Distribution partnerships include VGM Live at Home (handyman/installation referrals), AccessKC (up to $1,800 in regional funding for Kansas City Metro residents), and AskSAMIE Pro / OT-Connected for clinical referrals. The company is founder-owned, with no disclosed institutional equity beyond Right Side Capital Management, Digital Sandbox KC, and the 2026 Techstars accelerator, and operates a Community Grant Program that donates 10% of profits to older adults.

Name

AskSAMIE

Legal name

AskSAMIE, Inc.

Website

https://asksamie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AskSAMIE is a Kansas City-based e-commerce marketplace founded in 2022 that sells occupational-therapist-approved adaptive equipment — alongside telehealth OT visits, caregiver training, and an AI chatbot called SAMIE — to seniors, people with chronic conditions, and family caregivers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Assistive Equipment E-Commerce

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Assistive Technology, Adaptive Equipment & Home Exercise Program Training In-Home (HSABADAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Assistive Technology (AT) Access & AAC Access Support (OT-Led) (EDAKAFAG)

Keywords

• Adaptive equipment marketplace
• Aging in place solutions
• Assistive equipment retail
• Occupational therapy supplies
• Accessibility home products

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: E-commerce sales of adaptive equipment, bathroom aids, mobility devices, accessible clothing, and other OT-approved products for independent living. Products are curated and recommended by occupational therapists.
2. Telehealth Services: Virtual occupational therapy consultations with licensed OTs including Dr. Brandy Archie. Users can book 30-minute virtual visits for personalized assessments and recommendations.
3. Caregiver Training Courses: Video-based caregiver training courses through partnership with Higher Standards Caregiver Training. Courses cover topics like safe transfers, toileting assistance, and Hoyer lift usage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AskSAMIE operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce marketplace that curates and sells occupational-therapist-approved adaptive equipment (bathroom aids, mobility devices, accessible clothing, low vision tools, etc.) organized by condition such as Parkinson's, dementia, and stroke recovery. The platform supplements the storefront with SAMIE, an AI-powered virtual occupational therapist chatbot that provides multilingual product guidance, and offers virtual OT consultations with licensed therapists for personalized assessments.

Product overview

AskSAMIE is an e-commerce marketplace and healthcare platform for OT-approved adaptive equipment and accessibility solutions. The core offering consists of the AskSAMIE online marketplace featuring condition-specific product collections (Parkinson's, dementia, stroke recovery, aging in place, bathroom safety, accessible clothing, low vision, incontinence, lymphedema, hand/arm aids, and mobility), supplemented by SAMIE AI (an AI-powered virtual OT assistant), telehealth occupational therapy services, caregiver training courses via Higher Standards partnership, handyman installation referrals through VGM Live at Home, and a community grant program. Payment options include HSA/FSA and Shop Pay installments, with funding assistance programs for eligible customers. The platform serves individuals with mobility challenges, caregivers, and healthcare professionals seeking vetted accessibility products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AskSAMIE E-Commerce Marketplace Online marketplace featuring OT-curated adaptive equipment and home safety products organized by condition (Parkinson's, dementia, stroke recovery, aging in place, bathroom safety, accessible clothing, low vision, incontinence, lymphedema, mobility, etc.), with HSA/FSA payment support, Shop Pay installment plans, and direct shipping.
• SAMIE AI (AI Occupational Therapist) AI-powered virtual assistant functioning as an AI Occupational Therapist that answers user questions about conditions, equipment needs, and accessibility solutions in any language, providing OT-approved recommendations and personalized product guidance.
• Telehealth Occupational Therapy Services Virtual OT consultations with licensed occupational therapists including Dr. Brandy Archie, offering personalized assessments, equipment recommendations, and care planning via 30-minute virtual visits.
• Caregiver Training Courses Video-based caregiver education courses including Advanced Family Caregiver Training, transfer skills, toileting assistance, and Hoyer lift training, provided through partnership with Higher Standards Caregiver Training.
• Handyman Installation Referral Referral service connecting customers with vetted nationwide accessibility contractors for custom ramps, home remodels, and stair lift installations through partnership with VGM Live at Home.
• Watch Our Own (Free Caregiver App) Free caregiver mobile application providing resources, guidance, and support tools for caregivers assisting loved ones with accessibility needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10% of profits fund Community Grant Program - already $57,500 of equipment delivered to older adults
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VGM Live at HomecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership with VGM Live at Home for handyman and installation services. Referrals to vetted accessibility contractors for custom ramps, remodels, and stair lifts nationwide.
• Higher Standards Caregiver TrainingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Higher Standards Caregiver Training to provide video-based caregiver training courses covering safe transfers, toileting, and Hoyer lift usage. Courses are sold through the AskSAMIE platform.
• AccessKCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with AccessKC providing up to $1,800 in funding for equipment purchases for Kansas City Metro residents. Helps customers access equipment through local funding programs.
• RockHealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSelected for RockHealth Innovation Fellowship supporting digital health startups addressing accessibility and healthcare challenges.
• MollyLu P-LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Monika Lukasiewicz, Dementia Care Specialist, to curate The Essential Dementia Collection with evidence-inspired tools designed from 15 years of clinical experience.
• KeystoneCoLABminorOthersHeadquarters located at KeystoneCoLAB co-working space in Kansas City, MO.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Silverts: Specialty adaptive clothing retailer for seniors and caregivers, overlapping with AskSAMIE's accessible clothing category and senior end buyer.
• ParentGiving: E-commerce retailer focused on caregivers and seniors, selling adaptive equipment, incontinence supplies, and mobility aids—competing in the same caregiver buyer segment as AskSAMIE.
• Joe & Bella: Direct-to-consumer adaptive apparel brand for seniors and people with mobility challenges—competing with AskSAMIE's accessible clothing collection and serving the same end customer.
• Allegro Medical: Long-established online medical supply retailer offering mobility, bathroom safety, and daily living aids to consumers and caregivers—overlapping with AskSAMIE on product category and direct-to-consumer model.
• Carex: One of the largest U.S. online retailers of home medical equipment, bathroom safety aids, mobility devices, and daily living aids—directly competing with AskSAMIE's core catalog of OT-recommended adaptive products.
• The Wright Stuff: Specialty retailer of adaptive equipment for seniors and people with disabilities, including daily living aids and bathroom safety—overlapping on product curation and target buyer.
• Vitality Medical: Online medical supplies retailer with a broad adaptive and home health equipment assortment and direct shipping—closely comparable to AskSAMIE's e-commerce fulfillment model.

Broad incumbents

• Walmart: Mass-market retailer with an expanding health and adaptive equipment assortment sold online and in stores; competes for caregiver shoppers on price and convenience rather than clinical curation.
• CVS Health: National pharmacy and health retailer offering mobility and daily living aids through stores and online; broader portfolio but overlapping on adaptive equipment and senior caregiver customers.
• Amazon (Health & Personal Care): Dominant general e-commerce marketplace carrying many of the same adaptive equipment SKUs at scale; not specialized, but exerts significant price and selection pressure on AskSAMIE's category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVGTt4_uFmbc4koAd_Dg9Mw
• Facebookfacebook.com/AskSAMIE
• Instagraminstagram.com/asksamie
• Xx.com/Ask_SAMIE

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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