Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business 1174: Changing how we brush our teeth!? Using entrepreneurship and an innovative product to improve health w/ Dr. Kenny Brown
In this episode, Dr. Kenny Brown—oral and maxillofacial surgeon turned entrepreneur—shares how he's redefining oral care through Feno, a groundbreaking health tech company. From hospital rooms to TikTok feeds, his smart brush is making waves by turning a daily habit into a health-boosting ritual. But this conversation isn’t just about dental tech—it’s about building a movement, solving real problems, and scaling a mission.
Dr. Brown reveals what it takes to blend clinical rigor with consumer convenience, and how you can use the same principles to build meaningful, scalable businesses.
💡 What You'll Take Away For YOUR Business
- 🧠 How to build a product that solves real, overlooked problems in your industry
- 🚀 Why identifying your “why” helps you stay in the game long enough to win
- 💡 How AI-powered product design can accelerate innovation and personalization
- 📈 The strategy behind building buzz through omni-channel marketing
- 🛠️ Why educating your audience builds both trust and sales
- 💬 How to overcome skepticism with proof, clarity, and storytelling
- 🔄 Why the feedback loop is essential for product development and positioning
📝 About the Guest
Dr. Kenny Brown is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and the Co-founder and CEO of Feno, an oral health tech company focused on linking oral and overall health. He earned his undergraduate degree from Stanford University, where he conducted notable research in regenerative medicine. At Texas A&M, he completed his dental training and served on the technology transfer committee, helping move innovations from lab to market.
🎯 Guest’s BEST Piece of Advice for Wantrepreneurs and Entrepreneurs
“Give yourself time and space to think and dream—and get ultra clear on your ‘why.’ That clarity is what allows you to stay in the game long enough to win.”
💡 Key takeaways:
✔ Your mission is your fuel—don’t skip getting clear on it
✔ The road will be hard, but clarity makes it survivable
✔ Time to think isn’t a luxury—it’s a leadership necessity
📢 Memorable Quotes
“It's not really about losses—it's about staying in the game long enough to win.” – Dr. Kenny Brown
“We're not just pushing a product—we're pushing a mission.” – Dr. Kenny Brown
“If you're so busy you don’t have time to think, you’re too busy to lead.” – Dr. Kenny Brown
💡 Actionable Takeaways
✅ Anchor your pricing in value, not cost—show what your product solves
✅ Use storytelling and mission to cut through marketplace noise
✅ Embrace AI and rapid iteration to create products people actually want
✅ Carve out weekly space for visionary thinking—it compounds over time
✅ Treat your customers like collaborators—let their feedback shape your product
🔗 Links & Resources