In this episode, Imamd and Raj interview Loewen Cavill, Cofounder and CEO of Amira. Loewen is an expert in women’s healthcare, particularly as it relates to menopause. This conversation explores how societal taboos around menopause have stymied the creation of health products and treatments, how our hormonal systems impact our health, what role AI and biowearables will play in the future of women’s healthcare, and much more. Tune in for a detailed conversation on new innovations in biomedical engineering and the future of women’s healthcare.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction 

00:03:45 - Amira and the Terra System

00:06:47 - Predicting Hot Flashes

00:08:24 - Future Plans for Hormonal Imbalance Treatment

00:09:48 - Understanding Bioelectricity

00:11:20 - Amira's Product Availability and Impact

00:13:04 - Hot Flashes

00:16:35 - Women's Health

00:20:51 - The Potential of Sweat Analysis

00:26:15 - Inspirational Products in Women's Health

00:29:23 - The Future of Women's Health Products

00:32:27 - Complexity of Women's Hormonal System

00:34:24 - Healthcare Systems and Menopause

00:40:06 - Amira's Business Model and Self-Pay

00:41:21 - The Taboo Nature of Menopause

00:42:12 - Amira's Go-to-Market Strategy

00:44:23 - AI and Women’s Healthcare