How I Built This with Guy Raz Full body preventive health care with Andrew Lacy of Prenuvo
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Dec 7, 2023 Andrew Lacy, co-founder and CEO of Prenuvo, discusses his innovative approach to preventive health care through full-body scans that can detect diseases early. He shares insights from his personal scan experience and the journey of establishing a healthcare business in a skeptical environment. Lacy addresses industry criticism, emphasizes the importance of patient education on preventive measures, and explores how advanced imaging can revolutionize individual health outcomes and accessibility in health care.
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Meeting Dr. Attariwala
- Andrew Lacy learned about Raj Attariwala, a radiologist offering full-body MRIs in Vancouver.
- Intrigued, Lacy tried a scan and found it incredibly insightful, sparking his interest in preventative healthcare.
Preventative MRI
- Dr. Attariwala had primarily used MRI for diagnostics, treating patients with existing conditions like cancer.
- Lacy recognized a second use case: preventative screening for asymptomatic individuals.
Funding Challenges
- Lacy faced challenges raising initial funding for Prenuvo due to prior negative perceptions of preventative health screenings.
- Investors were skeptical, citing past failures of CT scan screenings in shopping malls.