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Addressing Equity and Fundraising in Digital Health | Digital Therapeutalks
Manage episode 433103806 series 3013956
In this episode of Digital Therapeutics, host Simi Burn, PharmD engages in a deep conversation with Melanie Das, PhD, a San Francisco-based freelance Science and Medical writer specializing in fundraising for early-stage biotech startups. Melanie discusses her transition from bench scientist to freelance writer, focusing on the challenges and opportunities in digital health innovation, equity, and the role of AI in healthcare.
Key Points Discussed:
-Melanie’s background as a bench scientist and transition to freelance Science and Medical writer
-Insights on the protests against AI in healthcare by nurses and the need for inclusivity in technology adoption
-Examples of AI perpetuating healthcare inequalities and the importance of inclusive technology development
-Strategies for early-stage startups to effectively target messaging and secure funding
-The disparity in venture capital funding for women of color and the need for educational reform in venture capital
-Initiatives to empower women of color in digital health and promote diversity in healthcare innovation
-Using LinkedIn and other digital platforms to become thought leaders and advocate for change
Host: Simi Burn, PharmD
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simi-burn-pharmd/
Guest: Melanie Das, PhD
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-das2023/
Website: https://www.consult-brainwaves.com/
1306 episoade
Manage episode 433103806 series 3013956
In this episode of Digital Therapeutics, host Simi Burn, PharmD engages in a deep conversation with Melanie Das, PhD, a San Francisco-based freelance Science and Medical writer specializing in fundraising for early-stage biotech startups. Melanie discusses her transition from bench scientist to freelance writer, focusing on the challenges and opportunities in digital health innovation, equity, and the role of AI in healthcare.
Key Points Discussed:
-Melanie’s background as a bench scientist and transition to freelance Science and Medical writer
-Insights on the protests against AI in healthcare by nurses and the need for inclusivity in technology adoption
-Examples of AI perpetuating healthcare inequalities and the importance of inclusive technology development
-Strategies for early-stage startups to effectively target messaging and secure funding
-The disparity in venture capital funding for women of color and the need for educational reform in venture capital
-Initiatives to empower women of color in digital health and promote diversity in healthcare innovation
-Using LinkedIn and other digital platforms to become thought leaders and advocate for change
Host: Simi Burn, PharmD
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simi-burn-pharmd/
Guest: Melanie Das, PhD
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-das2023/
Website: https://www.consult-brainwaves.com/
1306 episoade
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