Transforming Women's Health Through Innovation with Oriana Papin-Zoghbi, CEO and co-founder of AOA Dx

This week I chatted with Oriana Papin-Zoghbi, CEO and co-founder of AOA Dx. Oriana shares insights on the challenges of fundraising and the importance of building a network for startup success. She highlights her career shift from biochemistry to economics and international relations, finally leading to her involvement in women's health diagnostics. Oriana emphasizes the significance of finding one's passion for excelling in their field and the role of previous startup successes in her current venture. I also loved learning more about AOA Dx's mission to revolutionize women's health diagnostics, focusing on unmet needs such as early ovarian cancer detection through innovative biomarker research. Oriana highlights the impact of leadership, resilience, and the pursuit of innovation in healthcare.Get Oriana's recommended book! Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NikeLink In with Oriana!AOA DX – Early cancer detectionConnect with us!Link In with CarinaSubscribe here:AppleSpotifyGoogle PodcastRSS feedLearn more about Recruitomics ConsultingCheck out our reading listDownload our free startup resources guide to grow your biotech efficientlyIf you're on the job market, visit the Collaboratory Career Hub 00:00 Introduction to Oriana Papin-Zoghbi and AOA DX00:37 Oriana's Journey: From Aspiring Doctor to Women's Health Innovator04:06 Challenges and Triumphs in Women's Health Innovation07:38 The Founding of AOA DX: A Mission to Transform Women's Health07:57 Lessons Learned from Successful Exits and Setting Up AOA DX09:28 AOA DX's Vision and Mission: Advancing Women's Health Diagnostics12:57 Fundraising Journey: Overcoming Skepticism and Building Trust15:21 Leveraging Business Development Skills in Fundraising16:31 Y Combinator Experience and the Value of Community18:23 Advice for Aspiring Founders in Women's Health20:29 Future Plans for AOA DX and Personal Aspirations23:48 Oriana's Reading Recommendations and Closing Thoughts