Building the Future by Learning From the Past

Jay-Paul Jones | Haze Labs

There comes a point in any emerging industry where attention stops mattering as much as connection.

That’s where we are now.

At Haze Labs, and personally for me, Jay-Paul Jones, the focus has shifted away from noise and towards people — specifically the people who were there before it was accepted. The ones who built quietly, pushed boundaries carefully, and kept going when there was little recognition for the work they were doing.

Here in the UK, building anything around medical access and patient-led spaces hasn’t been straightforward. The landscape is tight, the rules are complex, and shortcuts aren’t an option. That pressure has forced us to think differently, to prioritise education, safety, and long-term trust over quick wins.

That journey has taught us a lot — but we’re very aware it hasn’t taught us everything.

Across the world, other countries have walked their own paths. Places like Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and Australia didn’t arrive where they are overnight. Each faced resistance, stigma, trial and error, and moments where the future wasn’t clear. Those lessons matter.

What we’re interested in isn’t copying systems or importing models. It’s understanding the thinking behind them. What worked, what didn’t, and how communities were protected along the way. Real insight comes from people who lived it, not from headlines.

This is about building something that lasts — something grounded in care, responsibility, and genuine support for people who need it. That only happens when knowledge is shared, journeys are respected, and collaboration replaces competition.

If you’re someone who helped shape patient access, community spaces, or education in your country — or you’re still actively doing that work — I’d genuinely love to connect. Sometimes that looks like a conversation. Sometimes it’s being shown around a space. Sometimes it’s just listening.

Legacy isn’t built alone.

It’s built together.

— Jay-Paul Jones

Founder, Haze Labs