Today, I'm joined by Scott Hickle, co-founder and CEO of Throne.
Leveraging AI and computer vision, Throne’s clip-on toilet device analyzes waste to provide real-time insights into gut health, hydration, and urinary function.
In this episode, we discuss the future of health tracking through smart hardware.
We also cover:
Breaking through the bathroom stigma
Advancing gut-focused healthtech
Pursuing cancer detection
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Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction
(00:50) Scott's Background and Throne Overview
(01:58) Breaking Through Bathroom Stigma
(05:30) Technology Barriers and User Experience Challenges
(09:40) From Poker Game Joke to Serious Health Innovation
(14:48) Cancer Detection Potential and Lifesaving Applications
(17:30) Funding and Mass Production Roadmap
(20:35) AI Models and Computer Vision Accuracy
(25:20) Revolutionizing Medical Assessment Standards
(26:50) Branding Strategy and Market Education
(30:55) Building Authentic Health Brand with Humor
(34:50) Third Wave Health Tracking and Market Positioning
(38:00) Pre-Launch Preparation and Product Development
(40:35) Conclusion
