Building Life-Saving Medical Technology

What happens when brilliant women in STEM set out to solve one of medicine's most urgent challenges? You get groundbreaking innovation that's literally saving lives around the world.

Host Kelly Shungu welcomes two powerhouse leaders from Front Line Medical Technologies: Dr Asha Parekh, Co-Founder and CEO, and Seema Gogna, Director of Products. Together, they've created the revolutionary COBRA-OS® device—a game-changing tool that stops bleeding in emergencies, from trauma centres to military medicine to postpartum care.

In this inspiring conversation, we explore how biomedical engineering translates into real-world solutions, the challenges of scaling life-saving technology globally, and what it takes to lead with purpose in male-dominated industries. Asha and Seema share their journeys from STEM backgrounds to executive leadership, revealing how representation and equity drive their mission to make healthcare innovation accessible to all.

Whether you're curious about medical technology, considering entrepreneurship, or wondering how STEM careers can create meaningful impact, this episode shows exactly how science and engineering can change—and save—lives.

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