Imagine being able to play a small part in bringing life-changing treatments to patients, giving people hope, and allowing them to spend a little more time with loved ones. Making a positive difference in people's lives is more than just a mission statement for founder and CEO Kuntal Fisher - it's a way of life. Together with her husband Mark, Kuntal has built a hugely successful business, FIECON, that makes life-changing treatments and healthcare more accessible to all. Their work is saving lives every day.  In this episode, we dive into the story behind FIECON and how Kuntal's own battle with illness reignited her passion for science, fuelling her determination to make a difference in the healthcare industry, but her impact doesn't stop there. She’s also on a personal mission to invest in, mentor, and share knowledge with other female founders, helping to level the playing field.

GO TO Highlights from this episode (Scroll-to points)
(01:56) - Growing up in Mumbai
(04:19) - Inspired by stories of entrepreneurship
(12:40) - First career – management consultancy culture.
(18:13) - Falling ill and reigniting a love for science
(22:56) - Starting a business, a family and purchasing your first house
(27:06) - Building a business - two years ahead
(29:29) - Building a culture is a simple concept -of working with other human beings 
(33:08) - The philanthropic vision
(34:35) - Supporting female entrepreneurs
(38:39) - Quick fire questions: From podcasts and books to finding out the truth about your leadership style

Imagine being able to play a small part in bringing life-changing treatments to patients, giving people hope, and allowing them to spend a little more time with loved ones. Making a positive difference in people's lives is more than just a mission statement for founder and CEO Kuntal Fisher - it's a way of life. Together with her husband Mark, Kuntal has built a hugely successful business, FIECON, that makes life-changing treatments and healthcare more accessible to all. Their work is saving lives every day.  In this episode, we dive into the story behind FIECON and how Kuntal's own battle with illness reignited her passion for science, fuelling her determination to make a difference in the healthcare industry, but her impact doesn't stop there. She’s also on a personal mission to invest in, mentor, and share knowledge with other female founders, helping to level the playing field.
GO TO Highlights from this episode (Scroll-to points) (01:56) - Growing up in Mumbai (04:19) - Inspired by stories of entrepreneurship (12:40) - First career – management consultancy culture. (18:13) - Falling ill and reigniting a love for science (22:56) - Starting a business, a family and purchasing your first house (27:06) - Building a business - two years ahead (29:29) - Building a culture is a simple concept -of working with other human beings  (33:08) - The philanthropic vision (34:35) - Supporting female entrepreneurs (38:39) - Quick fire questions: From podcasts and books to finding out the truth about your leadership style

Businesses of the future are going to be based on science and technology, from AI to mRNA and Blockchain to Fusion, science and technology are revolutionising the way we work and being applied to the global challenges of our time. Join Hannah Prevett, a business journalist with The Times, every Thursday, as she meets the scientists who are turning breakthroughs into world changing businesses.  If you’re wondering how to turn your idea into a lab-based discovery, deliver the perfect pitch to secure funding and grow, all whilst avoiding pitfalls along the way, then join us as we help solve the science of business.

Businesses of the future are going to be based on science and technology, from AI to mRNA and Blockchain to Fusion, science and technology are revolutionising the way we work and being applied to the global challenges of our time. Join Hannah Prevett, a business journalist with The Times, every Thursday, as she meets the scientists who are turning breakthroughs into world changing businesses.  If you’re wondering how to turn your idea into a lab-based discovery, deliver the perfect pitch to secure funding and grow, all whilst avoiding pitfalls along the way, then join us as we help solve the science of business.

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