In this inspiring episode of Two Lit Chicks, Fern and Alicia sit down with Veena Somareddy, CEO and founder of Neuro Rehab VR, a breakthrough startup transforming rehab through immersive virtual reality and AI-powered therapy. Veena shares her journey from game design student to award-winning tech founder, the science behind neuroplasticity, and how VR accelerates recovery for stroke survivors, spinal cord injury patients, and more.

She opens up about building trust as a young female entrepreneur, scaling her company to 37 states, and the resilience required to pioneer cutting-edge healthcare technology.

💡 We talk about:

- How VR accelerates neurorehab by tapping into 4–5 neuroplasticity principles at once.

- Veena’s journey from India to UTD to CEO, blending gaming, tech, and medicine into purposeful innovation.

- Challenges of being a young female founder and how trust, outcomes, and resilience built her credibility.

- The future of VR + AI in rehab, workforce shortages, and scaling immersive therapy nationwide.

This conversation is rich with wisdom, passion, and a forward-thinking vision for the future of immersive therapy.

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