In this episode of The DNA of Things, we sit down with Adora Cheung, a serial entrepreneur and investor known for co-founding Homejoy and later becoming a partner at Y Combinator. Adora shares her journey from building and scaling startups to a wake-up call about the toll of hustle culture on founders' health.

We dive into the myths of burnout, the shortcomings of traditional healthcare, and why founders should treat their health as a business asset. Adora opens up about her own health struggles post-Homejoy, how she realized the flaws in the system, and what led her to create InstaLab—a company designed to empower people with proactive, data-driven healthcare without the usual red tape.

We also explore:

• The dangers of prioritizing success over well-being
• The role of personalized biometrics in longevity and performance
• How entrepreneurs can optimize their health without sacrificing their grind
• Why access to essential health tests shouldn't be a privilege

If you're a founder, creator, or leader, this episode is a must-listen. Because the best entrepreneurs aren't the ones who burn out—they're the ones who build for the long game.

Connect with Adora: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adoracheung

LINKS:

https://www.drjeremykoenig.com/
https://www.instagram.com/drjeremykoenig/
https://www.youtube.com/@drjeremykoenig

Here's the link for this week's episode: https://drjeremykoenig.substack.com/p/the-polygenic-tapestry