Mike Hazlewood is the Co-Founder & CEO of SensePilot, a pioneering startup dedicated to redefining how individuals with mobility and dexterity impairments interact with the digital world. By leveraging standard webcams to enable hands-free control for PCs and gaming, SensePilot aims to disrupt the traditional cost and hardware barriers associated with Assistive Technology.
The company was founded in Lithuania alongside his brother-in-law, Linas Jonika, an experienced developer in the Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) industry. Mike’s own path to accessibility began during a transition from a sales career to Product Management, where he became fascinated by the intersection of inclusive design and product development.
Website: https://sensepilot.tech/
Based In London, he is currently training for the London Marathon this April, raising funds for SpecialEffect, a charity renowned for its work in levelling the playing field for gamers with physical disabilities. When he isn’t working on the future of hands-free tech, he spends his time with his wife, son, and dog.
Mike’s Marathon fundraising page is: https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/michael-hazelwood