
E1019: Mahmee CEO & Co-Founder Melissa Hanna is helping new moms navigate thru postpartum care, shares insights on getting Serena Williams & Mark Cuban to invest, improving the experience for mothers of color & adding structure to a fragmented industry
This Week in Startups
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Empowering Postpartum Care
This chapter explores the journey of a startup dedicated to improving postpartum care for new mothers, emphasizing the crucial role of early investments from influential venture capitalists. It highlights the systemic challenges faced by founders, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, while shedding light on the urgent need for better healthcare practices for marginalized populations. The conversation calls for a reevaluation of the maternal health landscape, addressing biases and advocating for holistic support systems to enhance the experiences of mothers, especially women of color.
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