I am so excited to chat with them Seed co-founder Ara Katz today.
Here’s what we’re talking about:
– The microbiome and how we can best support it
– The creation of the Seed
– The importance of the vaginal microbiome and supporting this delicate ecosystem — we’ll be hearing more and more about this
– Her tips for being healthy in real life
and so many more.
166: The Power of the Microbiome with Seed co-founder Ara Katz
See more about Ara and her background:
You may already be familiar with Seed from their flagship product, DS-01®, which has gained mass attention and the title of #1 selling probiotic, gaining attention from celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Karlie Kloss and Cameron Diaz. But the story behind Seed and Ara itself extends far beyond their acclaimed product.
Ara is a dynamic three-time founder (recently named to CNBC’s inaugural Changemakers list) who has built, advised and invested in some of the most notable consumer brands in consumer, health and technology. Her path to science did not begin in a lab but with personal challenges –– 20 years ago, her mother’s pancreatic cancer diagnosis ignited her passion for health and science. Later, Ara was introduced to the microbiome through a miscarriage, struggling with breastfeeding and realizing how little science informed the products she turned to. This journey led her to found Seed Health. Seed has seen 800+% revenue growth over the past 3 years, but it’s not just a commercial success. is the culmination of Ara’s lifelong passion for technology, storytelling and design, all harnessed to harness science for the benefit of humanity. In addition to her role as CEO, Ara oversees the company’s environmental research under SeedLabs and co-leads LUCA Biologics, the company’s venture targeting the vaginal microbiome for the future of women’s health.
Now, Ara is expanding Seed’s impact beyond the gut, with its first innovation targeting the vaginal microbiome –– a watershed moment for women’s health.
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