EP60 Lara Solomon: Founder of Hoopsy - Revolutionizing Women's Health & Sustainability with an Eco-Friendly Pregnancy Test
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EP60 Our guest is , Lara Solomon, founder of Hoopsy, shares her inspiring journey from personal challenges with IVF to creating an eco-friendly pregnancy test.
What if you could revolutionize both women's health and the environment with a single innovative product? Listen to Lara Solomon, the visionary founder of Hoopsy, as she discusses her ground-breaking eco-friendly pregnancy test made from 99% paper. Inspired by her own IVF journey, Lara's entrepreneurial spirit shines through as she talks about turning a significant environmental concern into a transformative business opportunity. Her story is one of passion and necessity, aiming to make a lasting impact on health and sustainability.
Lara's journey is a testament to the power of consistency, discipline, and a strong support network. She reflects on how her childhood experiences shaped her work ethic and shares her vision for Hoopsy's future and her aspirations to support other women-led ventures. From emphasizing the necessity of proof of concept before seeking funding to highlighting the disparity in funding for female entrepreneurs, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge on innovation, community, and the relentless pursuit of success. Don’t miss out on these valuable lessons that could inspire your own entrepreneurial journey.
Chapters
00:15 Introduction to Hoopsy and Lara Solomon
03:30 The Inspiration Behind Hoopsy and the Mission to Eliminate Plastic Waste
06:25 Lara's Journey as a Serial Entrepreneur
07:18 Challenges of Launching a Startup and Funding
15:00 Navigating Regulatory Approvals and Global Expansion
18:32 The Importance of Networking and Asking for Help
20:22 The Resilience and Sacrifices of an Entrepreneur
22:29 Milestones and Celebratory Moments in the Entrepreneurial Journey
27:47 Qualities Instilled in Lara's Upbringing that Contribute to Her Success
28:59 Consistency and Discipline
31:16 Innovation in Overlooked Industries
33:31 Supporting Startups
39:58 Networking and Finding Your Tribe
46:03 Addressing the Funding Gap
53:02 Outro
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Hoopsy.com
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Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/larasolomon/
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Rozdziały
1. EP60 Lara Solomon: Founder of Hoopsy - Revolutionizing Women's Health & Sustainability with an Eco-Friendly Pregnancy Test (00:00:00)
2. Eco-Friendly Pregnancy Test Startup Journey (00:00:13)
3. Bootstrap Funding and Investor Relations (00:07:23)
4. Navigating Regulatory Approvals and International Markets (00:13:18)
5. Networking and Persistence in Entrepreneurship (00:25:06)
6. Lessons in Consistency and Entrepreneurship (00:28:33)
7. Supporting Female Founders for Long-Term Impact (00:32:13)
8. Building Female Founder Communities for Support (00:39:13)
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