In this episode of More Life, Jorim Holtey-Weber interviews entrepreneur Marina Petrakova about her medical technology startup, Vreach, and the challenges and rewards of managing it. They discuss topics such as toxic work environments, mental health, and the affordability and effectiveness of therapy for neurodivergent individuals. Marina emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and inner acceptance, as well as understanding and meeting one's deepest needs. She also discusses the significance of diversity and neurodiversity in business settings and the importance of leading by example. Finally, Marina highlights the importance of mental health and building a positive work environment, and she emphasizes the need for entrepreneurs to prioritize their personal well-being.

Key topics include:

- Letting go of self-criticism to increase space for creativity and risk-taking
- Being a role model by living authentically
- Creating psychologically safe and collaborative startup cultures
- Combining entrepreneurship education with psychology and mental healthcare

Guest Bios:

Marina Petrakova is the CEO and founder of Vreach, a medical technology startup using VR to provide therapy for neurodivergent individuals. She is a leader in the tech space in Latvia, having founded the community Riga Tech Girls. Marina is a certified professional in clinical audiology, speech language pathology, rehabilitation, and cognitive sciences.

Vreach is a Latvian startup using virtual reality to assist neurodivergent patients in receiving engaging, measurable, and effective therapy. Their tool empowers doctors to provide productive therapy while avoiding burnout.

CONNECT WITH MARINA PETRAKOVA:

vreach.eu

linkedin.com/in/marina-petrakova-18b854110/

CONNECT WITH JORIM HOLTEY-WEBER

emergetoprosper.com

linkedin.com/in/jholteyweber/