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Founding and Growing an Engineering Company with Dr. Olga Kubassova
Aug 2, 2024
Dr. Olga Kubassova, a leader in the medical imaging sector, shares her insights on transforming from engineer to startup founder. She discusses the essential journey of understanding customer needs and fostering innovation through strong team culture. Olga highlights the challenges of adapting company culture in a post-COVID world, advocating for inclusivity and collaboration. She also addresses the unique obstacles faced by women in tech leadership, emphasizing the importance of self-identity and emotional openness in overcoming barriers.
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- Dr. Olga Kubassova's firm advances medical imaging in drug development by integrating sophisticated algorithms into clinical trials to enhance analysis.
- As organizations scale, leaders must cultivate a culture of innovation and communication to foster team cohesion and work-life balance.
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Identifying Market Gaps in Medical Imaging
A significant opportunity was recognized in the field of medical imaging, particularly in drug development, where traditional methods had become outdated and less effective. The reliance on radiologists to interpret imaging results often resulted in a loss of the sophisticated algorithms developed by engineers and researchers. Dr. Olga Kubasiligla founded her engineering company to bridge this gap by integrating advanced technologies and quantitative methods into clinical trials. This approach has been instrumental in introducing innovative methodologies to improve medical imaging analysis, a process that continues to face challenges in gaining acceptance within the clinical market.
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