Mission Oriented 194 - Dave Esra - Veteran Entrepreneur Tackles Maternal Health Crisis
Dave Esra - Veteran Entrepreneur Tackles Maternal Health Crisis
Dave Esra is the founder and CEO of Bobi Health. Dave is a veteran who served in both the Navy and Army, and he is now using his entrepreneurial skills to tackle a critical issue - the high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity.
Dave shared his personal connection to this problem - his wife had a high-risk pregnancy that was ultimately successful, but he saw firsthand the challenges and risks that many women face. This experience inspired him to found BobiHealth, a startup that is using technology to improve maternal health outcomes.
The statistics around maternal health are sobering. Dave noted that 94% of maternal mortality is avoidable, and that every two minutes, a woman dies from maternal health complications. In the U.S. alone, there are over 50,000 cases of severe maternal morbidity each year, costing the healthcare system billions of dollars.
BobiHealth's approach is to leverage wearable devices and predictive analytics to identify risk factors and complications early on. By continuously monitoring key biometrics like heart rate, breathing, and activity levels, the platform can alert healthcare providers to potential issues before they become serious. This allows for earlier intervention and treatment, potentially preventing devastating outcomes.
As an entrepreneur, Dave has drawn heavily on his military experience to guide BobiHealth's development. He spoke about the importance of defining a clear mission and vision, establishing core values, and building a culture of accountability. These are all lessons he learned during his time in the service.
Learn MoreDave Esra Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveesra
BobiHealthLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bobihealth
Website: https://www.bobihealth.com
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