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What if the answer to a massive healthcare problem was hidden in plain sight? In this week's The Lobster Talks, we follow Ankur Rustagi of Saatvy Health (YC S23) a YC founder who pivoted from AI to delve into the untapped potential of Ayurveda for chronic conditions. Ankur's curiosity was piqued by a startling statistic: the U.S. spends trillions on healthcare, yet a significant portion of the population suffers from chronic illnesses. Driven by personal experience and a thirst for solutions beyond conventional medicine, Ankur turned to Ayurveda. This episode uncovers: -The eye-opening data that revealed the scale of the chronic illness problem in the U.S. -Ankur's personal journey with rheumatoid arthritis and his exploration of alternative treatments -The discovery of Ayurveda's potential to manage symptoms and address root causes -The initial skepticism surrounding Ayurveda's ancient wisdom and its relevance in the modern world -Ankur's decision to dive deeper, connecting with practitioners, experimenting, and witnessing the benefits firsthand Listen to the full episode to hear Ankur's story and gain valuable insights into: -The power of questioning conventional wisdom and seeking alternative solutions -The importance of personal experiences in shaping entrepreneurial journeys -The potential of ancient healing traditions like Ayurveda to address modern health challenges -The courage to embrace unconventional ideas and explore uncharted territories 🎧 Listen to this episode on your fave pod platform or watch on YouTube -https://lnkd.in/e6_hUq_6 . . . . . #ayurveda #chronicillness #healthcaresolutions #founderstory #YCstartup #thelobstertalks

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🌿✨ Embracing AYUSH: Empowering Health Naturally! 🌟 Did you know? Recent data from the survey on AYUSH conducted by National Sample Survey Office, India reveals that 50% of Indians used AYUSH healthcare system in the last year! 🔹 AYUSH system of medicines refers to the use of one or more of the system(s) of Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homeopathy 🔹 95% of rural and 96% of urban folks are aware of AYUSH traditions. 🔹 85% of rural and 86% of urban households practice Medicinal Plants/Home Remedies/Local Health Traditions. 🔹 Nearly half of rural (46%) and over half of urban (53%) individuals used AYUSH in the last year for health benefits. We at SaveIN work with several leading alternate medicine providers like Dr Batra’s Healthcare Jiva Ayurveda Madhavbaug Homeocare International among others, and are witnessing tremendous demand for alternate therapies, especially for chronic diseases and lifestyle disorders. Let's continue to explore the power of traditional wisdom in promoting holistic wellness alongside adopting the latest in healthcare! 🌱💪 #AYUSH #HolisticHealth #WellnessJourney #TraditionalMedicine #Healthcare #Lifestyle

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Rebalance is India's first angel community that's 51% women with 27 investments across fintech, biotech, consumer, drones, Gen AI, deeptech healthcare, climate, energy, edtech and more. 🔥 Aishwarya is hosting a limited-seating, candid chat for women who invest in startups (would like to invest with Rebalance) and for women who want to learn about startup investing. No question is too trivial or small, this is a safe space to ask anything about startup investing! When: 26 May 2024 [Sunday] Where: Somewhere in Delhi ☕ Timings: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm 2 days to go!! RSVP here: https://shorturl.at/EoYLN If you're already an investor or not based in Delhi/Gurgaon - you can directly sign up here to be part of the investing community: https://lnkd.in/g7taCdkc

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Honored to be featured in YourStory Media’s spotlight on the 15 founders making strides in India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem! ✨ This recognition is a testament to the incredible support from our amazing team, mentors, and partners. Your encouragement and belief in our vision have been instrumental in our journey. A big thank you to everyone who has been part of this adventure—your contributions have truly made a difference. Shradha Sharma || YourStory Media || Impactful Pitch® || instapitch.io Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/dkP9J7mR #impactful #startup #india #startups #investments #funding #fundraising #venturecapitalist #venturecapital #impact #global #pitchdeck #business #ai #generativeai #entrepreneures #entrepreneurship

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Customer Success Story - Orange Health Labs, Series B ($35 Million Funded) Orange Health is India's leading on-demand diagnostic lab, making healthcare seamless for consumers at home by enabling doctors to treat their patients in real-time. The engineering team at Orange Health is fast-paced, managing close to 100 code repositories with developers committing code every hour. The team needed a tool to scan every Pull Request and: 1. Review the code line-by-line and summarize the PR. 2. Detect code quality issues and suggest accurate fixes. 3. Detect application security issues and provide the impact. 4. Scan for exposed secrets, tokens, or keys. 5. Detect infrastructure security issues. 6. Identify complex functions and potential business logic bugs. 7. Add custom best practices and rules for code reviews. Essentially, they needed a comprehensive Code Health Platform. Rahul Gupta, the senior engineering manager at Orange Health, discovered CodeAnt AI and he championed the product across the entire organization. Kudos to him 🙌 Today, every pull request at Orange Health is scanned by CodeAnt AI, meeting all the above requirements. We love getting customer feedback like this! Want to try CodeAnt AI (YC W24)? Schedule a call with me; the link is in the comment below.

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Mental wellness is the need of the hour, not just for people but also for the businesses. I am glad that I was able to talk about it in my chat with Mayashree Paul for Project Leaders Magazine. Do watch the interview and let me know your take on this topic. #idanim #mindulness #meditation #mentalhealth

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BrainSightAI is transforming brain health with its pioneering approach to neuroinformatics. With US$5 million raised in a pre-series A funding round led by IAN Alpha Fund, the startup is poised to scale its impact across India and global markets. By integrating artificial intelligence and neuroscience, BrainSightAI’s solutions like Voxelbox and Snowdrop are enhancing precision in the diagnosis and treatment of complex neuro-oncological and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company has partnered with over 40 hospitals and is paving the way for accessible, advanced brain care. At IAN Group (formerly Indian Angel Network), we are committed to supporting innovative ventures like BrainSightAI that are bridging technology and healthcare to deliver meaningful outcomes. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gKxSivM4 #IANAlphaFund #BrainCareInnovation #DeepTech #Neuroscience #StartupGrowth #HealthcareTransformation

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Creating something new requires courage and vision. It’s not merely about competing but about carving out unique paths in uncharted territories. At InMobi, we take pride in our ability to innovate and push boundaries.     What you are creating today? Share in the comments 👇 #Entrepreneurship #CreationOverCompetition #InMobi

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💸 Today's Interesting pick is focussing on London-based Heim Health (formerly known as Ally Health), a healthcare company that provides on-demand clinical care, it has secured €2.65M in a seed funding round. ⚜️ We request you all to comment on any exciting Startup irrespective of the location, We will do homework. ⚜️ The round was led by Heal Capital and joined by Form Ventures, Portfolio Ventures, and Houghton Street Ventures. James Monico Kelly Klifa Alexandra (Sasha) T. Heal Capital Form Ventures Houghton Street Ventures Marta Mrozowicz #HeimHealth #SeedFunding #OnDemandHealthcare #CommunityCare #HealthcareInnovation #TechForGood #NHSPartnership #HealCapital #FormVentures #PortfolioVentures #HoughtonStreetVentures #HealthcareRevolution #PatientCentricCare #HealthcareTech #HealthcareTransformation #HealthTechStartups #DischargePathways #freshers2024 #linkedinjobs #linkedintips #post #freshers #freshers2025 #fresherjobs #freshershiring

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AI in healthcare isn't just a trend - it's a necessity we're building at Innovaccer. At the Dubai AI & Web3 Festival, I'll be sharing our real-world experiences: the breakthroughs, the setbacks, and the ethical dilemmas we face as the tech industry. The truth is, implementing AI in healthcare is complex. We've seen it dramatically improve patient outcomes, but we've also encountered challenges with data privacy and equitable access. I'm looking forward to honest discussions about these issues. If you're at the festival, let's cut through the hype together. I'm eager to hear about your experiences - good and bad - with AI in your field. What's working? What isn't? What keeps you up at night? No sales pitch, no silver bullets - just real talk about the future of AI in healthcare and beyond. Hope to see you there. #TechinInnovation #Innovaccer #AI #PowerofAI #FutureTech #Healthcare #Healthtech

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Many VCs have written about eldercare as an exciting market opportunity in India. And indeed it is. India’s greying population will have a series of new unmet needs and therefore new TAMs will get created. However, the mistake that many are likely to make is to think of the silver years only from the lens of decline and disability. Think adult diapers and senior living. Like with everything else in India, it would be a fatal mistake to paint all the silvers with the same brush. Think the actors Rekha, Kirron Kher, Anil Kapoor and Anupam Kher. Rekha and Kirron Kher haven’t traded their lush Banarasis and Kanjeevarams with suti, neutral coloured cottons. The adornments too are celebratory and not subtle. Anupam Kher has built his body in his advancing years. Anil Kapoor is of course a case study of keeping himself current and relevant. Each of them continue to look at their careers from the lens not only of age but their abilities as actors. The much trolled Malaika Arora, though not yet in her silver years is refusing to allow her fifth decade to change her to a more matronly appearance. These though in the glamour business aren’t anamolies but rather an embodiment of how Indians are thinking about life post-sixty. Income, affluence is allowing Indians to redefine how life should be post 60. Founders looking for ideas to build for this burgeoning cohort should study this segment carefully for possilities of building large, venture fund able businesses. As I have said before on this platform, the best bussineses get built when you spot an unique opportunity early enough. #rukamfounders #ageingwell #newideas

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As I do after every SIIM, I took some time to put together my thoughts on the key industry trends I picked up. This year, it's all <AI> meets <Patient Engagement> meets <Cyber Security>. Article linked below! 👇

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🌟 Thrilled to unveil the journey of building a global SaaS company from India! 🇮🇳🚀 In this engaging podcast with Rohin Dharmakumar from The Ken, I share some of the core mental models that have been instrumental in my entrepreneurial path: 1️⃣ Risk Taking: Embracing and navigating risks has been key to our success. 2️⃣ Mental Toughness: Insights into how my early life experiences shaped the resilience needed for the entrepreneurial journey. 3️⃣ Opportunities Ahead: Discussing the exciting opportunities that lie ahead for Indian SaaS companies. 4️⃣ Choosing a Co-Founder: Essential criteria and insights on selecting the right partner. Building global companies from India is not just a goal—it's a lifelong mission. Join me as I discuss the lessons learned, the challenges overcome, and the promising future of building a global company from India. 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/grehUQQ9 #Entrepreneurship #SaaS #India #GlobalBusiness #Podcast #MentalModels # AI

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When you find a practical use of AI in an area that has strong tailwinds in the India growth story, you know this is a venture that has a high potential not just for value creation but for job creation in the country. Delighted to back TraqCheck founders Jaibir Nihal Singh, Armaan Mehta and @rishabh jain as they make it easier for over 200 corporations to embrace the new way of work. Traqcheck's Ai-enabled background checks of employees is way, way faster and far more reliable than traditional methods of background verification. Pankaj Bansal (पंकज बंसल)Karann Mittal Danish Dogra Aman Khan Yukta Kelkar Atreyi Dass

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Interesting and relatable piece by Nutgraf / The Ken Praveen Gopal Krishnan in my inbox today. Few VCs balance this line well, even fewer can project an authentic narrative of what they actually do. In my observation of actions, a VC is a financier first and last, and anything else is marketing until proven otherwise. #vc #startups #india #founder

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Like to order deliveries from the comfort of your own home? Zepto's recent $665 million funding will now allow the company to set up even more store across India to serve you better. Read all about it only in my new article at Entrepreneur India. . . . Follow and connect for more industry news and updates . . . #News #Update #Zepto #Funding #Investment #EntrepreneurIndia #AdityaPranMahanta https://lnkd.in/gYvATrUE

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[Funding Announcement] We are excited to announce our third funding round in Digireha’s fourth year, under the pre-Series A2 designation. This round of funding was underwritten by One Capital, Beta Venture Capital, Kamakura Investment, Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, and Hibishin Capital. Our total funds raised to date have now reached 440 million yen. We are thrilled to embark on this new journey with new investors who resonate deeply with our vision. They are investors who wish to experience with us the process of launching a business, building a team, delivering products, growing revenue, and creating a shared worldview with our customers. Reaching the point of investment execution after months of exchanging ideas and intensive discussions was only possible thanks to the invaluable efforts of not only these investors and myself but also our management, sales, research, development, and international expansion teams, along with the board members. Now in our fourth year, Digireha, which once set sail on a seemingly fragile ship, has begun to gain momentum and is ready to expand beyond Japan to the global market. No matter how large we grow, we are committed to serving both each individual in front of us and envisioning a path toward reaching 2.4 billion people worldwide that needs rehabilitation. Thank you for your continued support! Main Investors: One Capital, Beta Venture Capital, Kamakura Investment, Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Hibishin Capital, Taliki, Value Create, Hachijuni Capital, Future Venture Capital (Shinshu Startup & Succession Support Fund, Higashi Nihon Bank Regional Business Revitalization Fund, Kanshin Business Succession & Future Fund GP), Paramount Bed (PARAMOUNT BED-SBI Healthcare Fund No.1), Seibu Shinkin Capital. https://lnkd.in/gH45AQJ8

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