Dr. Madhu Shetti, Stanford MSx '21: The Accidental Entrepreneur

TL;DR

Dr. Madhu Shetti, a radiation oncologist, shares her experience in overcoming healthcare barriers and launching her company Bomb Your Skin to provide high-quality products to patients.

Transcript

[MUSIC] Hi, everyone, my name is Dr. Madhu Shetti, I'm a board certified radiation oncologist, practicing in the San Francisco East Bay prior to coming to the GSB. When I have been taking care of patients, I have noticed that many of my patients experienced many of the problems that I experienced growing up. My patients had language barriers, trans... Read More

Key Insights

• 😨 Language, transportation, and cultural barriers can limit access to quality healthcare, causing patients to fear inadequate treatment.
• 😤 Emotional well-being is crucial during cancer treatment, and comprehensive support from a healthcare team is essential.
• 🏷️ Existing products labeled as organic or natural may contain ingredients harmful to patients undergoing radiation or chemotherapy.

Questions & Answers

Q: What are some common barriers faced by patients when seeking healthcare?

Patients often face language, transportation, and cultural barriers that can hinder their access to quality healthcare. This can result in fears of receiving inadequate treatment or discrimination.

Q: How did Dr. Shetti empower her patients during their treatment process?

Dr. Shetti aimed to make her patients active partners in their care, ensuring they felt respected and supported throughout the treatment process. She emphasized the importance of emotional well-being and provided comprehensive support.

Q: What motivated Dr. Shetti to start Bomb Your Skin?

Dr. Shetti noticed a lack of high-quality and safe products for patients undergoing radiation and chemotherapy. Existing products labeled as organic or natural often contained harmful ingredients that could worsen their symptoms or interfere with their treatment.

Q: How did the GSB community support Dr. Shetti in her entrepreneurial journey?

The GSB community, including classmates, teachers, and alumni, provided valuable feedback, guidance, and resources to help Dr. Shetti launch her company. They helped her navigate the process of executing her vision and building her team.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Dr. Shetti noticed that her patients faced language, transportation, and cultural barriers when seeking healthcare.

• She strived to provide respectful and inclusive care, but financial constraints led to the closure of the hospital.

• Dr. Shetti became an accidental entrepreneur and started Bomb Your Skin to address the lack of safe and effective products for patients undergoing radiation and chemotherapy.