Research is completely lacking when it comes to information about women\u2019s hormonal health. Today\u2019s guest is working to compile data and help women find the care they need. This week on Found, we\u2019re talking to Sylvia Kang, the CEO and co-founder of Mira, a women\u2019s health company that is providing home hormonal testing. They discuss the challenges on fundraising for women\u2019s health startups, the importance of research to drive change and access in healthcare, and how Mira forged a new path by becoming FDA approved.<\/p>\n
00:00 – Introduction<\/p>\n
03:30 – Understanding Hormonal Variability and Fertility Gaps<\/p>\n
05:00 – Why Mira Launched in 2017: Timing and Market Needs<\/p>\n
08:00 – Early Feedback from Consumers, Doctors, and Investors<\/p>\n
11:32 – Challenges of Raising Funds in the Women’s Health Space<\/p>\n
13:50 – Developing Mira\u2019s Product with Limited Research<\/p>\n
18:15 – The Impact of the Pandemic on Mira’s Growth<\/p>\n
20:16 – Pricing Strategy and Making Mira Accessible<\/p>\n
23:33 – Working with Insurance and Healthcare Providers<\/p>\n
25:01 – Navigating the FDA Approval Process<\/p>\n
28:01 – The Role of AI in Mira\u2019s Hormonal Health Analysis<\/p>\n
31:08 – From Corporate Leadership to Entrepreneurship<\/p>\n
35:34 – Sylvia\u2019s Leadership Style and Mira\u2019s Company Culture<\/p>\n
38:47 – The Future of Women\u2019s Health and Mira\u2019s Expansion Plans<\/p>\n
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