Hennesys Disla is the founder and CEO of ArmHug, a company that revolutionizes the phlebotomy process with portable kits. In this conversation we explored the complexities of building a physical product, tackled entrepreneurship myths, and discussed the changing face of healthcare. We also touched on the crucial role of relationships and emotional well-being in business success.
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00:39) Intro and background
(00:00:47) Physical Product Entrepreneurship
(00:02:27) Figure out what you are trying to make
(00:04:10) Prototyping ArmHug
(00:06:27) 3D printing
(00:08:41) Finding your first customer
(00:11:24) Lessons learned
(00:12:31) COVID & Growth
(00:15:48) Future of ArmHug
(00:17:13) Medical insider perspective
(00:18:41) Relationships
(00:20:07) Healthcare 2.0
(00:22:15) Exit strategy
(00:23:16) Entrepreneur therapy
(00:25:18) Relationship + business
(00:27:46) Overcoming fear
(00:30:02) Never enough
(00:31:43) Journey or destination?
(00:32:30) Leading from unhappiness
(00:35:01) Human nature
(00:38:51) Are bad experiences necessary?
(00:41:00) Entrepreneural myths
(00:42:34) Adaptability
(00:43:30) AI
(00:45:28) Final thoughts
(00:46:40) Closing
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