Office Hours: Healthcare and Technology — with Aagya Mathur

Hormone Tech

Aagya Mathur, CEO of Aavia, highlights the revolutionary impact of technology on hormone health. Aavia's platform guides users through understanding their hormone cycles, which affect everything from muscle tone to mental health. The app's smart case technology ensures timely birth control intake, reducing unintended pregnancies, especially in restrictive regions like Texas 1. Mathur emphasizes the importance of AI and machine learning in diagnosing health trends and reducing healthcare administrative burdens 2.

The average person misses 20% of their birth control pills every month, leading to a million unintended pregnancies annually in the US.

--- Aagya Mathur

Scott Galloway notes the gender bias in healthcare funding, highlighting the potential of the femtech industry to address these disparities 1.

   

Health Innovations

The women's health sector is witnessing a surge of innovation beyond traditional OBGYN concerns. Companies like Bloomer Tech and Electra Health are addressing unique health challenges faced by women, such as heart disease and menopause, with innovative solutions like smart bras and educational platforms 3. Mathur stresses the importance of recognizing biological differences and funding research to improve women's healthcare 3.

We're talking about half of the world's population whose health has been largely ignored.

--- Aagya Mathur

Scott Galloway underscores the need for strategic connections and investments to support these pioneering companies 4.