Breaking Health

Episode: 169 - Kristina Saffran Discusses Accessible Eating Disorder Treatments, Choosing Cofounders, More

Healthegy Season 1 Episode 169

In this special video episode of Breaking Health / In this episode of Breaking Health, guest host Payal Agrawal Divakaran, partner at .406 Ventures, speaks with Kristina Saffran, cofounder and CEO of Equip about providing accessible eating disorder treatment for patients everywhere. Saffran shares the origins of Equip, busts some myths surrounding eating disorders, and explains how her company pays for health plans. She also discusses the importance of working with the right cofounders, picking the right VC partners, navigating rough patches, fundraising, and more. Divakaran and Saffran also share their thoughts on contemporary topics and trends in the industry in a lightning round. 

Links from this episode:  

HealthEdge
.406 Ventures
Equip