Listen "$3.2M from YC to build Adyn, the first birth control test"
Episode Synopsis
On this episode of Brydge Club we are joined by Founder & CEO of Aydn, Elizabeth Russo. We discuss Elizabeth’s journey to founding Adyn, modern issues in prescribing birth control, her personal battle with birth control side effects, her career in genetics, why she became an entrepreneur and much more!
More on Elizabeth Ruzzo, PhD and Aydn:
Adyn is the first and only test designed to prevent birth control side effects like blood clots, depression, acne, weight gain. Elizabeth received her PhD in Genetics and Genomics from Duke University and launched Adyn after her own experience with life-threatening birth control side effects. Elizabeth has raised $3.25M in VC funding from investors including M13, YC, Anne Wojcicki - the founder of 23&me.
More on Host Ruffin Mitchener:
https://beacons.ai/ruffin
About Play Brydge:
Brydge Club, hosted by Ruffin Mitchener, aims to bridge the $1.7 trillion financing gap for female founders. Every Wednesday, the show features in-depth interviews with industry leaders and innovators, educating and empowering women in venture capital and entrepreneurship. Through insightful discussions, Brydge Club seeks to inspire listeners to break barriers and achieve success in the business world.
More on Elizabeth Ruzzo, PhD and Aydn:
Adyn is the first and only test designed to prevent birth control side effects like blood clots, depression, acne, weight gain. Elizabeth received her PhD in Genetics and Genomics from Duke University and launched Adyn after her own experience with life-threatening birth control side effects. Elizabeth has raised $3.25M in VC funding from investors including M13, YC, Anne Wojcicki - the founder of 23&me.
More on Host Ruffin Mitchener:
https://beacons.ai/ruffin
About Play Brydge:
Brydge Club, hosted by Ruffin Mitchener, aims to bridge the $1.7 trillion financing gap for female founders. Every Wednesday, the show features in-depth interviews with industry leaders and innovators, educating and empowering women in venture capital and entrepreneurship. Through insightful discussions, Brydge Club seeks to inspire listeners to break barriers and achieve success in the business world.
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