#86 Deepa Farnandes: Healthcare Innovation, MIT Pirate, CTO, Systems Design

Get insights into healthcare technology and her work in improving maternal and neonatal health in rural India. Deepa shares her experience in using system dynamics and system design principles to scale healthcare programs. Deepa also explains the different types of healthcare products and the importance of small innovation loops in the software development cycle. This conversation covers a range of topics in healthcare and innovation. Takeaways: + System dynamics and system design principles are valuable tools for scaling healthcare programs and improving patient outcomes. +Understanding the cultural context and addressing cultural taboos is crucial in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality rates. + Collaboration and trust between stakeholders, including non-profits, government organizations, and private companies, are essential for successful healthcare initiatives. + Healthcare startups can benefit from Deepa's expertise in system design, software development, and regulatory compliance. Healthcare offers vast opportunities beyond traditional doctor and medicine roles. + Blockchain has the potential to improve data exchange and ownership in healthcare. + Digital therapeutics are a growing field, with numerous apps available for various healthcare needs. + The software development life cycle is crucial for ensuring quality and scalability in healthcare software. + Innovation management systems and small innovation loops are essential for effective product development. + Space exploration continues to be an exciting frontier, with opportunities for individuals to become astronauts. Night hikes can offer unique challenges and experiences, with the darkness adding an element of adventure. + Audiobooks are a convenient way to enjoy books, especially for those who don't have time to read. + Being the change you want to see and being a source of light for others can have a positive impact. + Healthcare innovations and startups have the potential to improve patient access and outcomes. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:11 Passion for Healthcare Technology 03:21 Maternal Neonatal Survival Initiative in Rural India 05:34 Causes of Neonatal Mortality in Rural India 08:32 Improving Maternal and Neonatal Health in Jharkhand 10:03 Tips for Reducing Maternal Mortality 11:27 Addressing Anemia and Cultural Taboos 12:21 Understanding System Dynamics 16:54 Applying System Dynamics to Healthcare Delivery 20:13 Fieldwork in Rural Jharkhand 22:06 Scaling Healthcare Programs 25:37 Expertise in Healthcare and Startups 26:47 System Design Principles 28:14 Success Stories in System Design 30:13 Assisting in Software Development for Healthcare Products 33:09 Explaining System Design Principles to a 5-year-old 34:52 Different Types of Healthcare Products 53:05 Artificial Womb and Interoperability in Healthcare 56:30 Blockchain in Healthcare 59:26 Innovative Products in the US Healthcare Market 01:02:09 Data Analytics and Digital Therapeutics 01:08:10 Web3 and Software Development Life Cycle 01:21:20 MIT Pirate and Education 01:28:20 Small Innovation Loops and Innovation Management Systems 01:39:04 Astronaut Shortlisting and Space Exploration 01:44:42 Hiking and Trekking Adventures 01:50:32 Movies vs. Books 01:52:07 Favorite Quotes and Inspiration 01:56:04 Final Thoughts and Contact Information Connect with Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepafernandes/ To support #Rocklaz Radio: Become Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tanmayshah28 Donate using UPI id: rocklaz@ybl Buy me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tanmay28 Sponsorship and Ads: https://forms.gle/7KKtVnDxCNjQoPGT9 Buy some amazing Art & Merch: +T-Shirt, Mugs, Hoodies: World Wide: https://rocklaz.myspreadshop.com India Link: https://rocklaz.blinkstore.in/ +TANMAY NFT ART on on sale: https://tanmay.rocklaz.com/nfts/ Join our Newsletter: https://paragraph.xyz/@rocklaz/subscribe (Never miss new Episodes + more) ------------------- Connect with Tanmay Shah: LinkTree(All Links): https://linktr.ee/tanmayshah28 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/tanmayshah28 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/tanmayshah28/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanmayshah28/ WEBSITE: https://tanmay.rocklaz.com/ Virtual Art Gallery: https://oncyber.io/tanmay 3D art Experience gallery: https://www.spatial.io/s/Tanmays-3D-art-Experience-63eba5cb7e9f01714b04c2e7?share=3649010529915082338 Enjoy #RocklazRadio on all your favorite platforms, in Audio as well as Video: https://linktr.ee/rocklaz (Spotify, Apple Podcast, and everywhere else) --------------------