I'm joined by Ananya Grover, Founder of HealCycle, a Labouisse Fellow, and Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Antler. With a background in public health and a passion for women's health, Ananya has dedicated her career to developing innovative solutions for women's health and wellness.

This episode explores the intersection of hormonal and mental health, discussing the importance of emotional support and personalized insights for women dealing with premenstrual symptoms and conditions like PMDD. Ananya shares her journey in founding HealCycle, a hormone and mood tracking app, and emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to women's health.

Key Discussion Points:

🔥 What happens when hormonal and mental health intersect?

🤯 The surprising connection between PMS and PMDD

💡 How AI can help support women's mental health

📊 The importance of personalized user experiences in health tech

👥 The role of community building in mental health support

💻 The challenges of developing AI companions for mental health

🚀 The future of women's health technology and its potential impact

Timecodes:

0:00 - Introduction

0:15 - The Spark Behind HealCycle: Ananya's Journey

5:55 - The Importance of Hormonal Tracking in Women's Health

8:16 - Product Design Choices: Addressing Serious Health Concerns

10:51 - HealCycle's Global Reach: User Demographics

12:03 - Differentiating HealCycle from Competitors

14:55 - Building the First 100 Users: Strategies and Insights

20:34 - Safeguarding Users: AI Companion Ethics

23:08 - Balancing Warmth and Guidance in AI Interactions

25:40 - Learning from Failures: Distribution Challenges

27:12 - User Onboarding: Cultural Considerations

30:06 - Direct-to-Consumer Strategy: Insights on Healthcare Distribution

32:39 - Exploring Partnerships with Healthcare Professionals

35:38 - Future Directions: Habit Change and Health Coaching

36:59 - Current Challenges: Growth and Retention

37:18 - Lessons Learned: Growth Hacks and Mistakes

38:37 - Never Get A Cold Email

41:23 - Closing Remarks and Where to Find HealCycle

Important Links:

You can reach Ananya Grover at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ananya-grover

Vishesh, your host at https://vishesh.space

Checkout HealCycle at https://www.healcycle.com/

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