How to Grow a Business | S1 EP7 | Alenka Kysilik

In this week's episode we sit down with @Alenka Kysilik, founder of SAHA Collective.  We follow the journey she took through a Corporate Workplace for 15 years before having a *vision* to go and solve the mismatch between Providers of Care and Seekers of Care, often when conventional medicine isn't a fit or the process breaks down.  

Alenka creates a marketplace where you can get matched up with your Ideal Provider, based on values and shared visions of "fast" versus "slow" medicine.

Summary

In this episode, Matt Holmes interviews Alenka Kyslik, the founder of SAHA Collective. Alenka shares her journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship and discusses her mission to connect experts with those in need. They also discuss the challenges and rewards of working on difficult projects and the importance of having support from your team and boss. Alenka Kyslik, founder of SAHA Collective, shares her early experiences and the challenges she faced growing up as the oldest child of immigrant parents. She emphasizes the importance of choosing to grow and learn from difficult times. Alenka discusses her journey from working in the corporate world to pursuing her passion in the health-related space. She talks about the role of product management and the challenges of translating external needs into practical solutions. The name 'Saha' was chosen because it is easy to spell, say, and remember, and it translates to 'connection' or 'together' in Sanskrit. The platform will offer a matchmaking system based on worldview and values, ensuring that individuals are paired with providers who share their beliefs. Saha Collective plans to launch on a smaller scale, focusing on underserved populations and providing them with access to healthcare options that they may not find elsewhere. The platform will also include a fund to support individuals who cannot afford services.

Takeaways

• Sharing your journey, whether successful or not, can help others who are in need of guidance.
• Taking a holistic approach to healing can provide solutions for those who have not found answers in conventional medicine.
• Creating a marketplace that connects experts with individuals based on shared values can be a valuable resource.
• Having support from your team and boss is crucial when working on difficult projects.
• Being able to adapt and problem-solve in unfamiliar situations is a valuable skill in entrepreneurship. Choose to grow and learn from difficult times
• Follow your passion and pursue meaningful work
• Self-care is essential to avoid burnout Navigating privacy laws and compliance is a challenge in product development, especially when it comes to integrating user data.

Topics

• The Importance of Team and Manager Support
• Creating a Marketplace for Expert Connections From the Corporate World to Pursuing Passion
• The Importance of Self-Care to Avoid Burnout The Limitations of Western Medicine
• The Importance of Holistic Healthcare Saha Collective: Revolutionizing Access to Healthcare
• Matchmaking for Healthcare: Finding Providers Who Share Your Beliefs

Sound Bites

• "Sharing the path you took, whether it was successful or not, will absolutely help someone."
• "For those who have not found answers in conventional medicine, there are solutions elsewhere."
• "Saha Collective is designed to match vetted professionals to individuals based on their shared values.
• "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger has been disproven in that if you don't choose for it to make you stronger, it won't."

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