Ep 251 - The Hustle Behind Kindred
EPISODE INTRODUCTION
Jessica de Mesa, co-founder of Kindred, a groundbreaking femtech venture in the Philippines, has embarked on a transformative journey from her nursing background to her corporate experiences at Zalora and Global Fashion Group. This unique path eventually led her to embrace her entrepreneurial spirit, culminating in the creation of Kindred. The company offers a comprehensive ecosystem of virtual and in-clinic holistic health services tailored to address the unmet needs of women.
Episode Topics
00:01:32 - Finding the right talent
00:03:32 - Femtech pioneer addressing women's needs
00:06:36 - Strong-willed matriarchal family
00:09:02 - Healthcare professionals need dedication and love
00:13:10 - Lack of specialized women's health services
00:17:32 - Nursing grind and globalization
00:22:08 - Airbus and Boeing rivalry
00:24:18 - Nursing hustle leads to success
00:27:28 - Building my own clothing brand
00:31:17 - Localizing business in different markets
00:37:48 - Internal motivation and finding mentors
00:38:41 - Importance of learning from mistakes
00:40:54 - Women's strengths in leadership
00:43:47 - Transition from corporate to entrepreneurship
00:45:49 - Feeling helpless during the pandemic
00:48:10 - Runway and payroll problems
00:52:04 - Women's health challenges
00:55:49 - Transforming women's healthcare in Philippines
00:57:01 - Patient adherence and compliance
01:01:09 - Building the right team
01:05:58 - Blending medical and business
01:07:16 - Leveraging technology for operational efficiency
01:10:21 - $1 million seed round
01:12:36 - Invest in the right people
01:15:14 - Importance of passion and compliance
01:20:11 - Practical financial advice for founders
01:23:12 - Avoiding unnecessary tool purchases
Quotes
"Every step you take in your career should be a stepping stone to something bigger."- Jessica de Mesa
Connect with Jessica:
Jessica de Mesa (LinkedIn): linkedin.com/in/jessdemesa
Websites: mykindred.co and anna.ph
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