Seed to Harvest Tackling Mold Toxicity with MoldCo CEO Ariana Thacker | Ep 91
From Mold Toxicity to Million Dollar Startup: Ariana Thacker's Inspiring Journey with MoldCo
In this episode of 'Seed to Harvest,' host Paige Finn Doherty welcomes back Ariana Thacker of MoldCo. They discuss Ariana's journey from discovering toxic mold in her home while running Conscience VC to founding MoldCo, a healthcare platform tackling mold toxicity. Ariana shares her personal health struggles, the deep research into mold-related toxicity, her innovative healthcare solutions, and raising a $3 million pre-seed round. They also delve into the misconceptions about mold, the process of treating mold toxicity, and the importance of having a resilient and value-driven approach in building a startup.
A call to action for those who might be affected by Mold Toxicity: MoldCo is now available in Texas and Florida, with a planned nationwide rollout by the end of the year. If you or someone you know is affected by Mold Toxicity, Ariana recommends signing up on MoldCo's waitlist at moldco.com and ordering a $99 MoldCo Standard lab Panel to get clarity on your symptoms.
https://access.moldco.com/labs
00:00 Welcome Back to Seed to Harvest
00:36 Ariana's Mold Journey Begins
01:22 Discovering the Mold Problem
06:14 Meeting the Messiah of Mold
08:21 Launching MoldCo
13:42 Understanding Mold Illness
16:44 The Science Behind Mold Illness
20:50 The Role of AI in Mold Research
25:42 Personal Values and Company Culture
36:36 Reflections and Future Plans