

CEO of Instalab and ex Y Combinator Partner: Adora Cheung
Mar 14, 2024
47:55
In the latest episode with Kyriakos, we explore InstaLab with Adora Cheung, who transitioned from personal health struggles to creating a pioneering preventative healthcare company.
Adora discusses how InstaLab is altering the landscape of health diagnostics by making advanced testing more accessible and understandable for everyone.
She emphasizes the importance of proactive health management and how InstaLab's services can empower individuals to take control of their health before issues arise.
The conversation also touches on the challenges within the healthcare system that inspired the foundation of InstaLab and the future directions of health technology.
Chapters
00:00 Launching Instalab
04:05 Challenges with Traditional Healthcare
09:17 Focus on Cardio Panel
11:05 Biomarkers for Heart Disease
12:47 Recommendations and Legal Considerations
16:22 Longevity and De-risking Chronic Conditions
19:40 Blood Extraction Methods
23:22 Word of Mouth and Organic Growth
25:08 Focus on Founders' Health
26:36 Fundraising and Building a Forever Business
27:24 Building a Sustainable Business Model
29:13 Lessons from Y Combinator
31:23 The Importance of User Feedback
33:07 Characteristics of Successful Founders
34:55 The Role of Quick Decision-Making
35:12 Future Plans for Instalab
37:32 The Potential of Real-Time Data Sensors
39:20 Exciting Technologies in Healthcare
43:55 Changing the Healthcare Landscape
44:01 Company Culture and Hiring
46:01 Hiring for Roles You Don't Understand
47:12 Finding the Right People for Your Team
50:18 The Flaws of the Insurance System
51:33 Questioning Current Healthcare Practices
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