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In this episode , Kirsten Karchmer shares her inspiring journey from running a fertility wellness clinic to founding Conceivable, a digital platform aimed at making fertility care more accessible and affordable. She discusses the importance of understanding the menstrual cycle, the role of AI in healthcare, and the need for emotional support in fertility journeys. Kirsten emphasizes the value of mentorship, the significance of trust and truth in leadership, and offers practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in the health tech space. The conversation highlights the challenges and triumphs of building a startup while advocating for women's health and empowerment.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:35 Kirsten's Journey: From Literature to Fertility Care
03:29 Facing Challenges: The Impact of MS on Kirsten's Life
07:21 Understanding the Menstrual Cycle: A Key to Women's Health
10:01 Insights from Working with Fertility Patients
15:12 The Birth of Conceivable: Bridging the Gap in Fertility Care
18:41 Leveraging AI for Women's Health
21:14 Emotional Support in Fertility Journeys
26:03 Building Conceivable: Lessons in Entrepreneurship
31:09 Transforming Women's Healthcare
31:45 Values in Leadership
33:43 The Future of Women's Health
34:39 Building a Business with Impact
36:06 The Importance of Effectiveness
37:15 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
38:06 Leveraging Outsourcing
39:47 Starting Small and Iterating
41:39 Utilizing Social Media for Validation
43:59 The Role of AI in Business
44:35 The Joy of Mentorship
47:12 Building a Strong Team
48:30 The Need for Mentorship
51:55 10X Thinking for Growth
53:19 Trailblazer Takeaway Tips
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Chapters
1. Welcome & Why We Go Beyond Highlights (00:00:00)
2. Kirsten’s Early Path and MS Diagnosis (00:01:32)
3. Acupuncture, Remission, and Listening to the Body (00:05:20)
4. Falling in Love with the Menstrual Cycle (00:09:40)
5. Clinic Patterns: Temps, Progesterone, Fatigue (00:12:20)
6. Social Pressures, Diet Myths, and Energy Debt (00:16:35)
7. The 2015 Shock: Why Conceivable Was Born (00:22:12)
8. Building the “Digital Twin” and Care Team (00:26:35)
9. Beyond Fertility: A Women’s Health OS for Life (00:31:10)
10. Stress, HRV, and the Always-On Therapist (00:35:05)
11. Curating Trusted Humans in the Loop (00:40:24)
12. No Tech Background? Start Small, Iterate (00:44:30)
13. Equity, Teams, and Mission over Money (00:50:05)
14. Values: Truth, Trust, Fun, and Big Vision (00:54:16)
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