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Oct 20, 2023
This week features exciting news from the startup world, including Allara's $10M boost for women's health and Agnikul's $26.7M for smaller rockets. Tensions rise as WeWork battles Codi in the coworking space, and speculation grows around Plaid's future IPO. The podcast also highlights the booming AI sector, with VCs feeling optimistic about its impact. Lastly, insights into the challenges faced by women with hormonal conditions remind listeners of the importance of dedicated telehealth solutions.
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Allara's Focus and Founder Story
- Allara, a telehealth platform, helps women with hormonal conditions like PCOS and endometriosis.
- Founder Rachel Blank's and Mary Ann Azevedo's own diagnostic journeys highlight the difficulty in getting diagnosed.
Allara's Insurance Partnerships
- Allara partners with major insurers, including Cigna, Anthem, Aetna, and United Healthcare.
- This partnership, currently in eight states, offers wider access to specialized care for women with hormonal conditions.
Agnikul's Small Rocket Funding
- Agnikul, an Indian space tech startup, raised $26.7 million for small lift launch vehicles.
- These smaller, cheaper rockets address increasing demand for sending payloads into lower orbits.