Health Expert: The Diseases You Can Reverse Before It’s Too Late | Deepak Sahni | FO552 Raj Shamani
Summary
Raj Shamani interviews healthcare entrepreneur Deepak Sehni on the global diabetes epidemic, rising cancer rates, and the potential of AI diagnostics and stem cell therapies. They discuss how wearables and intelligent toilets are revolutionizing health monitoring, while addressing challenges in treating autoimmune diseases. The episode also explores billion-dollar opportunities in hospital concierge services and the growing global trust in authentic Ayurvedic protocols for wellness and longevity.
Topics discussed
Prevalence of diabetes, cancer, and liver issues in India
Introduction to Deepak Sehni and healthcare opportunities
Gut-liver connection and changing metabolic health trends
HBOT, regenerative science, and dementia treatments
Future diagnostics: Smart toilets and continuous glucose monitors
Non-invasive testing, stem cells, and vision restoration
Stem cell storage abroad and risks of unregulated therapies
Unsolved diseases: Autoimmune disorders and difficult cancers
Solving chronic obesity and the rise of health awareness
Deepak's investments in health tech and post-COVID trends
Defining longevity: Lifespan, healthspan, and performance
The business case for hospital concierge services
Remote patient management and trust in concierge models
Choosing doctors and the role of support services
Ayurveda's global potential and authenticity from India
Scaling Ayurveda through personalized digital protocols
Direct-to-consumer health models for hair loss and PCOS
Funding requirements and finding angel investors in health
Deepak's journey from pharma sales to healthcare investing
The problem with lifelong medication and finding root causes
Deepak's personal health journey and founding Unblock
Raising a $75M funding round with PwC's help
Unit economics, customer retention, and investor diligence
Unblock's pricing, transparency, and future data goals
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