#14: Risking It All in Silicon Valley with Dr. Christy Lane: Insurance Tech Researcher & Innovator

In this episode, we dive deep into the heart of Silicon Valley's tech scene with Dr. Christy Lane, a trailblazer who left a secure academic career to co-found Vivimetrica, a company transforming wearable data into predictive health insights. Despite the odds, with women comprising less than 9% of health tech executives in 2014, Dr. Christy navigated the challenges of skeptical investors and numerous failures to rewrite the industry's rules.

Join us as Dr. Christy shares her journey from academia to entrepreneurship, highlighting the evolution of wearable technology from rudimentary pedometers to the sophisticated devices we know today. We explore her personal and professional challenges, including balancing a young family with the rigors of startup life, moving to Silicon Valley, and the invaluable support from her husband and co-founder.

Dr. Christy also offers insights into the gender disparities in tech, the importance of community and mentorship, and her latest venture, Flora Fertility, aimed at providing financial solutions for fertility treatment. Her story is a testament to the power of tenacity, passion, and the unwavering belief in one's vision.