We’re continuing to explore the ever-present elephant in the room of motherhood: “The Invisible Load.” It's all those behind-the-scenes tasks that keep our lives running smoothly, from meal prep to managing schedules.
Could the solution be found in AI? Avni Patel Thompson, founder and CEO of Milo, says yes.
In our episode, she explores the concept of the ‘modern village’ we must create and sustain to support working parents. Tune in to find out how her team at Milo is reducing and redistributing the unseen work.
In this episode, you'll discover the following:
- Avni's journey from corporate roles to entrepreneurship, which was driven by her own experiences as a working parent, highlighting the need for better support systems.
- The concept of the "invisible load," which refers to the unseen mental and logistical work involved in parenting, from managing schedules to coordinating childcare.
- How technology plays a crucial role in addressing the invisible load by making tasks more manageable and collaborative.
- The challenges of trust in AI and emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability in tech companies.
0:00 - Introduction
1:09 - Avni's background and journey as an entrepreneur.
6:15 - Concept of the modern village
10:31 - How technology is turning parenting burdens into joy
13:15 - The importance of measurement in solving the invisible load
16:45 - Addressing the challenge of defining and solving the invisible load
23:24 - The emotional impact and real challenges faced by working parents
25:30 - Recognizing, reducing, and redistributing the invisible load
28:10 - How AI could be the solution for modern parenthood.
34:42 - Origin of the name "Milo", it’s current status in beta testing and how to access it
42:06 - The potential integration of Milo with other apps/services.
47:47 - The importance of teaching care skills to both genders.
50:21 - Thoughts on trusting AI and digital products.
55:33 - The mindset shift of recognizing the need for help in working motherhood.
Explore Milo!
Open Beta: joinmilo.com
Instagram: @join_milo
LinkedIn: Milo
In March 2024, Avni is inviting 1000 families to test Milo. Get started here: https://lnkd.in/gtrUPdED
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