Episode 140: Amardeep Parmar ( / amardeepsparmar ) from The BAE HQ ( / the-bae-hq ) welcomes Lucy Jung, CEO of Charco.
Lucy Jung, founder and CEO of Charco, discusses her journey from growing up in Korea to founding a company that creates medical devices for people with Parkinson's disease. Her inspiration stemmed from working in a London design agency and meeting individuals with Parkinson's, which motivated her to develop the Q1 device, now used by over 3,200 people. The conversation covers her educational background, personal challenges, and the importance of following one's passion to create meaningful impact.
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Show Notes:
00:00: - Intro
01:40 - Lucy talks about her early aspiration to be a president and evolving interests.
03:31 - Lucy's journey through middle and high school, focusing on social life and finding her passion for art and design.
05:29 - Two activities Lucy's parents discouraged: bowling and becoming a celebrity.
06:22 - Interest in art and design leads to university choice and focus.
09:21 - Realisation of a passion for using technology to improve lives.
09:47 - Enjoyable and intense experiences at Imperial College and Royal College of Art.
10:30 - Emphasis on the interdisciplinary and international nature of her studies.
13:09 - The courage required to move to another country and its impact on startup success.
13:36 - Lucy's specific interest in Parkinson's disease.
18:24 - Explanation of Charco Neurotech's Q1 device and its benefits.
20:04 - Lucy's belief in learning and passion over formal business education.
21:17 - The importance of vision, responsibility, and persistence in a CEO.
23:58 - Overcoming financial challenges through crowdfunding and focused value creation.
24:16 - Lucy's father's advice on focusing on value over money.
25:10 - Story of initial VC funding influenced by a Parkinson's patient's feedback.
27:31 - Coping with ups and downs by connecting with Parkinson's patients.
30:25 - Future goals for Charco Neurotech, including wider distribution and new developments.
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