In this episode, we welcome Sid Desai, the founder and CEO of Novobeing, a Boston-based startup that uses mixed reality to improve patient experiences in hospitals across the country.
Sid shares his journey from identifying issues within our hospital systems to using his background in engineering to develop an innovative XR platform for healthcare facilities. We dive into the challenges and triumphs of scaling his startup through founder-led growth. Sid offers insightful perspectives on the future of mental health care and the transformative potential of virtual reality. Join us for an inspiring conversation on how technology and innovation are reshaping the landscape of patient mental health care.
Timestamps
1:40: Discussing what brought Sid into entrepreneurship and creating Novobeing
10:00: The problem with hospitals, patient coping methods, and over-medication
14:20: Sid’s aha moment with applying mixed reality to healthcare
18:30: Overcoming adoption challenges in hospitals by showing economic impact
21:30: Designing an engaging and personalized meditative experience
30:00: The future of AI in mixed reality and healthcare
39:00: Why the money is in B2B versus B2C
45:00: Sid’s advice to entrepreneurs