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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