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We discussed:
-Watching her mother struggle to receive the care she needed and experiencing personal job dissatisfaction and burnout led Dr. Somi Javaid to found HerMD, a clinic specializing in menopause and female sexual health, designed to empower both patients and clinicians to create a positive care experience.
-The importance of promoting access to innovative therapies treating menopause and female sexual health disorders through insurance reimbursement, opening physical locations in “flyover” states, and championing education and patient advocacy.
-The rise of female healthcare-focused startups is likely to persist in conjunction with more VC funding, with opportunities for consolidation and collaboration across brands.

Dr. Somi Javaid, HerMD, on expanding access to female sexual health

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We cover Julie's journey from operator to investor, a16z bio's investment philosophy and how they support their founders, and once in a century trends we are seeing in healthcare's great unlock.

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