3 Billion people globally suffer from neurological disorders 🤯 | The India Opportunity Podcast Ep #06

The Future of Brain Mapping ft Laina Emmanuel

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Brain tumors, Dementia, Epilepsy, Parkinson's, and other neurological disorders affect more than 3 Billion people worldwide, yet we are at the very nascent stage of understanding the inner workings of the brain. BrainSightAI has globally built a pioneering solution to help doctors map the human brain to be able to diagnose disorders. It is the first solution globally to be adopted by doctors and is currently being used by over 40+ hospitals in India and soon in the US (after FDA approval). Laina Emmanuel and Rimjhim Agrawal (Ph.D.) are the pioneers of this technology and are fantastic entrepreneurs with global ambitions of deep and meaningful impact. Thrilled to share their story with the world today!

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Backed by Redstart Labs Avaana Capital She Capital (SC) Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs Swadharma Source Ventures - SSV.

Takeaways

• Brainsight AI uses AI and machine learning to understand the inner workings of the brain and help doctors in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders and psychiatric problems.

• Childhood experiences can shape a person's thought process and career choices.

• The brain is an information superhighway and consumes a significant amount of energy during resting state.

• Meditation has potential benefits for brain health, but more research is needed to fully understand its impact.

• Clinical trials are essential for validating the effectiveness of new technologies in the medical field.

• Early supporters and believers play a crucial role in the success of innovative technologies.

• Connectomics, the study of brain connectivity, shows promise in early diagnosis and management of neurological disorders like dementia. Brainsight uses brain connectivity to diagnose and treat neurological disorders, with a focus on dementia.

• They have presented their work at conferences and have garnered a lot of interest.

• Doctors are approaching Brainsight to help identify early signs of dementia.

• Brainsight aims to expand globally and obtain regulatory approvals in different countries.

• They are focused on building a high-talent density team and have had success with internships.

• The use cases for Brainsight include brain tumor, Parkinson's, epilepsy, and stroke rehab.

• Laina emphasizes the importance of taking risks and having fun while building a business.

• Her role models include her parents and the structured approach of Amazon.

• She is proud of the team she has built and the accountability they hold her to.

• The kindest thing anyone has done for her is her husband's support through difficult times.

#TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

00:01:53 - Childhood experiences shaping thought process

00:17:30 - Real-world impact of BrainsightAI and brain tumor use cases

00:21:05 - Pre-surgery conversations about attention network impacts

00:32:48 - Early Diagnosis of Dementia and Psychiatric Disorders

00:37:50 - Information doctors can now share with patients

00:42:48 - Building the right talent

00:45:21 - Personal ambition for BrainsightAI

00:46:34 - Use cases beyond brain tumor and dementia

00:48:44 - Challenges & Setbacks

00:50:30 - Life Reflections & Regrets

00:54:07 - Rapid Fire 🔥

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