The True Cost of Telling the Truth: Shiv Bhavnani’s Mental Health Revolution

What if AI could help redefine how we diagnose and treatmental health conditions? And how can investors, founders, and startups come together to make care more accessible worldwide?

In this episode of Low to Grow, Annie Wenmiao Yu speaks with Shiv Bhavnani, a healthcare investor andfounder of GIMBHI, a global initiativedriving investment into mental health innovation. Shiv opens up about his career pivot from finance into mental health,the turning points that reshaped his path, and why self-awareness is one of the most important traits for foundersand professionals alike.

Together, they explore:

• What investors look for when evaluating mental health startups
• The reality of today’s mental health funding landscape
• The importance of career pivots, resilience, and self-reflection
• Practical ways to improve your own mental health and work-life balance

Whether you’re a founder, investor, or young professional interested in innovation, healthcare, and personal growth, Shiv’s story shows how challenges like being fired can become the catalyst for a more meaningful career.

 

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Chapters

00:00 – Introductionto Mental Health Innovation

02:41 – TheImportance of Mental Health

04:40 – Future ofMental Health Startups

07:33 – AI in MentalHealth Diagnosis

10:31 – Shiv'sCareer Journey

12:42 – TurningPoints and Starting GIMBHI

17:27 – Advice forCareer Transitions

19:22 – GIMBHI'sMission and Impact

22:17 – Trends inMental Health Funding

23:18 – Shiv'sStart-Up Spotlight: Third Space Mental Health

25:29 – WhatInvestors Look For

28:31 –Self-Awareness in Founders

29:27 – Keys toBetter Mental Health

30:39 – Outro

 

Follow Shiv Bhavnani & GIMBHI

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivbhavnani?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B0AWIbXYoQVGGJJ%2BEVNMXRQ%3D%3D

Website: https://www.gimbhi.com/

X: https://x.com/ss_bhav

Please Note: Low to Grow is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. If you’re experiencing challenges with your mental health, please reach out to a qualified professional. Free resources areavailable at https://www.mind.org.uk