S2E3: Why 90% Leave Narcan at Home (And How N-Case is Fixing It) with Matt Bitner-GlindziczS2E3: Why 90% Leave Narcan at Home (And How N-Case is Fixing It) with Matt Bitner-Glindzicz
APC Recovery Cafe
Matt Bitner-Glindzicz discusses his transition from aerospace engineering to creating a portable Narcan solution, aiming to improve overdose prevention.
46:51•5 Mar 2026
From Space Tech to Saving Lives: Matt Bitner-Glindzicz's Journey
Episode Overview
- 90% of Narcan owners leave it at home due to bulk and stigma.
- nCase Tech developed a keychain case for easy Narcan portability.
- Matt transitioned from aerospace to public health innovation.
- Simple solutions can have significant public health impacts.
- Support for harm reduction is growing even in unexpected areas.
“About 90% of people who own Narcan don't carry it with them.”
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This episode of APC Recovery Cafe introduces Matt Bitner-Glindzicz, an aerospace engineer turned life-saver. After a personal tragedy, Matt and his fiancée, Dani Wilder, co-founded nCase Tech to address a critical gap in overdose prevention. They realised that 90% of Narcan owners leave the life-saving medication at home due to its bulky packaging and associated stigma.
Matt shares his journey from space tech to public health innovation, driven by a mission to make Narcan more accessible and portable. You'll hear about their ingenious keychain case that makes carrying Narcan as easy as clipping it to your keys. Matt discusses the engineering challenges they overcame, like reducing bulk and ensuring the case is indestructible yet discreet.
He also touches on the surprising support they've received from unexpected places, highlighting how even regions less known for harm reduction are eager for solutions. Matt's story is a testament to how simple ideas can have profound impacts. He shares how their product has already saved lives, turning his initial career in aerospace into one focused on immediate public health benefits. If you're interested in how innovation can tackle pressing social issues, this episode offers both inspiration and practical insights.
Could a small change in how we carry life-saving medication be the key to preventing more tragedies?
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