284. AI in Fertility: Illumicell’s Bold Bet on Sperm, Longevity & Preventative Health

Episode breakdown:00:00 – Declining Birth Rates and the Rise of Fertility Tech 01:08 – Founding Illumicell: Oil, Rocket Science & AI Meet Reproduction 03:20 – From Azerbaijan to McKinsey: Jeyla’s Path to Medtech 06:42 – Fertility Deserts in the U.S. and the Accessibility Gap 10:09 – The Real Cost and Toll of IVF on Women 12:48 – Sperm Health as a Predictor of Longevity and Disease 15:47 – Funny & Wild Founding Stories: Market Research in Clinics 21:42 – Illumicell’s Proprietary Imaging and 3D Autofocus 26:22 – The Fertility Tech Business Model: Cash Pay and B2B Focus 32:41 – Strategic Partnerships and Platform Vision 34:50 – Beyond Fertility: Building the Fluid Diagnostics Portfolio 39:25 – From Data to Deals: Insights, DTC, and Biotech Opportunities 42:31 – Clinical Advisors, Harvard Lab Installs & What’s Next for IllumicellDon’t Let Cybersecurity Risks Delay Your Medical Device Premarket Approval. Check out BlueGoatCyber.comAre you a medtech CEO in need of some marketing help attracting investors, growing sales pipeline, and more? Go to GrowMyMedtech.com to book time for a free analysis.Subscribe to our Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGpL_rGt1LQJwinMq_K7gfgSubscribe to our LinkedIn Newsletterhttps://www.stateofmedtechpodcast.com/Follow The State of MedTech onLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/thestateofmedtechInstagram https://www.instagram.com/stateofmedtech/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@stateofmedtechX https://twitter.com/StateofMedTechFacebook https://www.facebook.com/stateofmedtech/Follow Omar M. Khateeb onLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/okhateeb/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/omar.m.khateeb/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@omarkhateebofficialX https://twitter.com/OmarMKhateebFacebook https://www.facebook.com/OmarMKhateeb/This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or medical advice. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of State of MedTech LLC. Nothing discussed on this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security. Listeners should conduct their own due diligence and consult with a qualified financial advisor, attorney, or other professional before making any financial or investment decisions.