Show Notes
Today’s guest is Female Founders Fund portfolio founder, Ariela Safira of Real, the platform redesigning the mental health care experience. Ariela dives into her experience pivoting Real’s long-term strategy and offerings throughout the pandemic, the trials and tribulations of leading a remote team, the nuances of building in consumer healthcare, and her thoughts on the future of mental wellness. She shares her advice for founders making their first key hires, purposefully choosing investors, and responding to user feedback. For 50% off an annual membership with Real, use the code FFFISREAL at www.join-real.com (offer eligible until 12/1).
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