Migraine affects 1 in 6 people globally, yet 95% of patients aren’t getting properly diagnosed. In this episode, we explore how AI is finally giving patients weapons to fight the "Migraine Wars."
Sophia Fang is the founder of Peachy Day, a startup using data to help chronic pain sufferers reclaim their lives. Over a flight from the Pittsburgh Juice Company (no adult bevs today, as they can trigger migraine!), we discuss:
-- The shocking shortage of neurologists in the US.
-- How AI can predict chronic pain attacks before they happen.
-- Why "data privacy" in health tech needs a revolution.
-- How painting murals helps Sophia manage the pain of startup life.
00:00 The "Invisible" Crisis: 1 in 6 Americans
01:07 Meet Sophia Fang & The Juice Flight
02:14 A Family Legacy of Chronic Pain
04:29 The "Ice Pick" Month: Hitting Rock Bottom
05:53 The Shocking Lack of Headache Specialists
08:30 Why Build a Tech HQ in Pittsburgh?
10:36 How Peachy Day Uses AI to Predict Pain
14:59 Managing a Startup While in Chronic Pain
17:25 Art as Pain Management (The Muralist Side)
21:55 Is There an End to the "Migraine Wars"?
26:09 The Problem with Big Tech & Health Data
29:32 Advice for Mission-Driven Founders
31:41 The Final Taste Test
This episode is part of our Six Pack mini-series with Innovation Works, spotlighting the founders and leaders building Pittsburgh's future.
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