Episode 36

Transforming Women's Health Through Innovation with Oriana Papin-Zoghbi, CEO and co-founder of AOA Dx

This week I chatted with Oriana Papin-Zoghbi, CEO and co-founder of AOA Dx. Oriana shares insights on the challenges of fundraising and the importance of building a network for startup success. She highlights her career shift from biochemistry to economics and international relations, finally leading to her involvement in women's health diagnostics. Oriana emphasizes the significance of finding one's passion for excelling in their field and the role of previous startup successes in her current venture. I also loved learning more about AOA Dx's mission to revolutionize women's health diagnostics, focusing on unmet needs such as early ovarian cancer detection through innovative biomarker research. Oriana highlights the impact of leadership, resilience, and the pursuit of innovation in healthcare.

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00:00 Introduction to Oriana Papin-Zoghbi and AOA DX

00:37 Oriana's Journey: From Aspiring Doctor to Women's Health Innovator

04:06 Challenges and Triumphs in Women's Health Innovation

07:38 The Founding of AOA DX: A Mission to Transform Women's Health

07:57 Lessons Learned from Successful Exits and Setting Up AOA DX

09:28 AOA DX's Vision and Mission: Advancing Women's Health Diagnostics

12:57 Fundraising Journey: Overcoming Skepticism and Building Trust

15:21 Leveraging Business Development Skills in Fundraising

16:31 Y Combinator Experience and the Value of Community

18:23 Advice for Aspiring Founders in Women's Health

20:29 Future Plans for AOA DX and Personal Aspirations

23:48 Oriana's Reading Recommendations and Closing Thoughts

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