About Joel Smith

Founder, Freedom Leg

Joel Smith is an accomplished engineer, designer, and inventor with a passion for developing practical solutions that enhance everyday life. With a background in mechanical design and a career spanning various industries, including aerospace, biomechanics, and medical devices, Joel has built a reputation for bringing complex ideas to life with elegant, user-friendly design. His hands-on approach and dedication to solving real-world problems have led to multiple successful innovations.

As the founder and chief innovator of Freedom Leg, Joel leads product development and design. He is the creative force behind the company’s flagship product: the Freedom Leg brace, a hands-free mobility aid designed for individuals recovering from lower leg injuries. Joel’s role includes everything from prototyping and testing to working directly with healthcare professionals to ensure the brace meets both medical standards and daily functionality. His goal is to help users move more freely and comfortably—without relying on crutches.

Outside of his professional life, Joel is an avid sailor and a builder at heart. He once spent two years constructing a partially finished 35-foot trimaran sailboat, combining his love of the sea with his passion for design and innovation.