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EPISODE · Dec 17, 2025 · 29 MIN

Revolutionizing Sexual Health: Technology, Accessibility & Breaking Stigma with Serina Ahmad

from GSD Venture Studios Podcasts by Gary Fowler

Join Serina Ahmad, CEO and Co-Founder of trusti, in conversation with Gary Fowler, as they explore how technology is reshaping sexual health care for the modern age. From rapid at-home STI testing to digital platforms that normalize open dialogue and accessibility, Serina shares how her company is breaking barriers, reducing stigma, and empowering people to take control of their sexual wellness.Insights You’ll Learn:✅ Why sexual health care remains broken — and how tech innovation can fix it✅ The rise of at-home testing and what it means for accessibility and privacy✅ Navigating stigma and trust while building a health-tech brand✅ How digital solutions can transform public health systems✅ Lessons from leading digital product innovation in Canada’s startup ecosystem✅ The role of empathy and inclusion in building future health care solutionsWhy This Matters:* Despite progress in medicine, sexual health care remains underfunded, stigmatized, and inaccessible for many.* trusti’s digital-first approach is redefining convenience, privacy, and empowerment in personal health.* Serina’s story blends innovation, leadership, and purpose — showing how technology can humanize health care.Expert Background:• CEO & Co-Founder of trusti — offering rapid at-home STI testing and digital health solutions• Former Head of Digital at a leading Canadian media agency, managing 12+ professionals and 40+ digital products• Recognized for driving innovation from concept to launch• Passionate about accessible, stigma-free sexual health care• Advocate for technology’s role in shaping inclusive, human-centered health innovationPerfect For:Health-tech founders, digital health innovators, public health advocates, investors in wellness and biotech, and anyone passionate about technology’s role in improving quality of life.Timely Topic:As digital health evolves, sexual wellness is becoming the next frontier for innovation — blending technology, empathy, and design to create stigma-free access to essential care.Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios:https://gsdvs.com/#HealthTech #DigitalHealth #SexualWellness #Innovation #StartupGrowth #PublicHealth #AtHomeTesting #WomenInTech #Entrepreneurship #AIForHealth #Accessibility #HumanCenteredDesign #GaryFowler #TopGlobalStartups #GSDVentureStudios #trusti #SerinaAhmad

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Join Serina Ahmad, CEO and Co-Founder of trusti, in conversation with Gary Fowler, as they explore how technology is reshaping sexual health care for the modern age. From rapid at-home STI testing to digital platforms that normalize open dialogue...

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