The Startup Tri-Valley Podcast
The Startup Tri-Valley Podcast, hosted by i-GATE Innovation Hub Executive Director Yolanda Fintschenko, PhD, and other co-hosts from the Tri-Valley Startup Ecosystem, features in-depth conversations with the leaders making the Bay Area’s Tri-Valley region the go-to ecosystem for science-based startups. Listeners can expect to hear from local founders, investors, and other domain experts whose insight can help science-based companies go from startup to scale.
The Startup Tri-Valley Podcast
Feed Your Good Genes: A Conversation with Author Reem Mahrat
In this episode of the Startup Tri-Valley Podcast, hosts Yolanda Fintschenko, executive director of Daybreak Labs and i-GATE Innovation Hub, home of the Startup Tri-Valley (STV) Initiative, and Lisa Adamos, Economic Development Manager for the City of Pleasanton, sit down with Reem Mahrat, a serial entrepreneur and founder of EazeBio. Reem shares her personal journey of battling autoimmune disease and how it inspired her to write the book "Feed Your Good Genes: Avoid Autoimmune Disease." She emphasizes the importance of empowering individuals to take control of their health through better choices and understanding gene expression.
Reem discusses the innovative work at EazeBio, including the development of a novel biomarker that provides real-time insights into metabolic health. This biomarker helps patients see immediate results from their diet, exercise, and stress management, offering a personalized metabolic dashboard.
Reem also highlights the significance of having a strong "why" in entrepreneurship and the importance of teamwork in achieving success.
Tune in to hear Reem's inspiring story, her vision for transforming healthcare, and practical advice for founders balancing multiple roles and responsibilities.
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