Today, I'm joined by Scott Hickle, co-founder and CEO of Throne.

Leveraging AI and computer vision, Throne's clip-on toilet device analyzes waste to provide real-time insights into gut health, hydration, and urinary function.

In this episode, we discuss the future of health tracking through smart hardware.

We also cover:

• Breaking through the bathroom stigma

• Advancing gut-focused healthtech

• Pursuing cancer detection

 

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Chapters: 

(00:00 ) Introduction 

(00:50 ) Scott's Background and Throne Overview 

(01:58 ) Breaking Through Bathroom Stigma

(05:30 ) Technology Barriers and User Experience Challenges 

(09:40 ) From Poker Game Joke to Serious Health Innovation 

(14:48 ) Cancer Detection Potential and Lifesaving Applications 

(17:30 ) Funding and Mass Production Roadmap 

(20:35 ) AI Models and Computer Vision Accuracy 

(25:20 ) Revolutionizing Medical Assessment Standards 

(26:50 ) Branding Strategy and Market Education 

(30:55 ) Building Authentic Health Brand with Humor 

(34:50 ) Third Wave Health Tracking and Market Positioning 

(38:00 ) Pre-Launch Preparation and Product Development 

(40:35 ) Conclusion