From Goldman Sachs to Veera Health: Shashwata Narain’s Mission to Transform Women’s Health | HHwFC
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What happens when a Goldman Sachs analyst turns into a healthcare entrepreneur? Shashwata Narain, co-founder of Veera Health, shares her inspiring journey from the world of finance to tackling one of the most overlooked women’s health issues—PCOS.In this episode of Happy Hour with FinCocktail, Shashwata Narain along with our partners Sayali Rai and Niyati Thaker opens up about her transition from Goldman Sachs to Wharton, where she focused on consumer and healthcare but realized that women’s health issues, like PCOS, were rarely discussed. Determined to make a change, she and her sister, Shobhita, started Veera Health—first by educating women and then by launching supplements and healthcare products to provide real solutions.She also emphasizes the importance of teaching both health and financial literacy from an early age and shares her thoughts on how women can take charge of their well-being, including during pregnancy. Plus, she gives us a peek into how she manages her money as a founder!Shashwata’s journey proves that real change starts with a bold step. Watch now to get inspired and take charge of your health and finances!00:00 - Sneak Peek! 01:41 - Intro! 02:35 - From McKinsey to Veera Health: What Sparked Her Passion for Women’s Wellness? 06:45 - The Story Behind the Name ‘Veera Health’ 07:12 - Building a Business with Family: What’s It Like Working with Her Sister? 08:58 - From Awareness to Action: How Veera Health Evolved into a Wellness Brand 11:53 - A Life-Changing PCOS Journey: How Veera Health Made a Difference 13:12 - The Dark Side of Pharma: How the Industry Misleads Women 19:02 - Navigating Postpartum Challenges: What Every Woman Should Know 21:56 - Why Women Need to See Health as an Investment, Not an Expense 24:35 - Birth Control & PCOS: Cure or Just a Quick Fix? 28:30 - The Most Shocking Discovery During this Journey