In this episode, Amy Divaraniya, Founder & CEO of Oova, shares her unexpected journey to becoming a founder of a data-first, at-home hormone-tracking solution. She shares the ins and outs of building a multi-sided marketplace and how she turned her own struggles with fertility and the medical system into Oova. Throughout the conversation, Zoia and Amy touch on the challenges of the medical system that are specific to women and women's health and how data can be used to empower women to ensure that they are advocating for themselves. Key takeaways:  * Imposter syndrome can be overcome by surrounding yourself with mentors and being open to asking questions. * Women's health care needs better solutions that empower women with data and enable them to advocate for their own health. * Building a strong network and relationships with investors and mentors is crucial for success as a founder. * The future of women's health care lies in data-driven approaches and conversations prioritizing women's needs. Learn more: * Get 10% off an Oova product - URL: oova.life/win OR use "WINOOVA" on the site * Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia * Amy Divaraniya (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparna-amy-divaraniya/ * Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Zoia Kozakov shares her personal experience with elective egg freezing and interviews Dr. Fahimeh Sasan, Chief Innovation Officer and Founding Physician at KindBody. They discuss the importance of proactive fertility care, the challenges and barriers in the industry, and the need for accessibility and equity in women's health. They also provide an overview of the egg-freezing process, debunk misconceptions, and highlight the benefits of being proactive about fertility. The episode emphasizes the importance of empowering women to make choices about their bodies and the future of reproductive health. Listen for advice on: * Egg freezing is a proactive and preventative approach to fertility care, allowing women to preserve their eggs for future use. * Access to fertility care and egg freezing should be improved to ensure equity and empower women to make choices about their bodies. * The egg-freezing process takes about two weeks, with minimal disruption to daily life and a short recovery period. * KindBody is leading the way in innovation and accessibility in the fertility care industry, focusing on improving the patient experience and providing transparent pricing. Learn more: * Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia * Dr. Fahimeh Sasan (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-fahimeh-sasan-b18408169/ * Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.