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What does it really take to bring relevant education to millions of people?

Listen to our Interview with Shradha Agarwal, Founder of  ContextMedia to find out!

Shradha Agarwal has had business running through her veins since she was a little girl.  Fueled by the memory of accompanying her grandparents to the doctors offices often when she was young, she started ContextMedia as a way to help communicate targeted health messages and education to patients at a time when they are most likely to accept it (in the doctor’s office).  Picture customized, relevant television programming in the lobby, specific information available on iPads  strategically placed in the doctor’s room to peruse during those “the doctor will be right in” moments and communication on the back end to ensure your all questions are answered before and after an appointment.  Her unique technology reaches 1 million patients EVERY month!  Shradha was honored at the White House as Empact’s top 100 young entrepreneurs in the country.  She’s an angel investor, a startup advisor and an all around rockstar business woman!  Listen to the interview and you’ll hear why!

Shradha’s Kick-A$$ Quotes:

When there is a problem-solution fit, that’s when the joy of entrepreneurship is worth the pains of the journey.

Innovation has to be owned by every person that touches it.

Not being afraid to lose everything and not being scared of the repercussions allows us the courage to make very difficult choices.

Katie’s Favorite Take-a-Ways

TGIM: Thank God It’s Monday – Team Culture

In the beginning, one of the biggest challenges Shradha and her Co-Founder had was finding and keeping team members who had the same passion and values they had…to them, it was just a job.  They realized it was because they weren’t communicating their values and expectations or creating a culture that gave team members meaning, belonging or growth opportunities. They took a step back and completely re-vamped how they hired.  Now TGIMs (Thank God It’s Monday) are celebrated and reflective of the passionate culture and team they’ve built!

Know Your WHY!

Shradha and her Co-Founder began Jump Start Ventures as a way to financially invest in start up companies. Her advice to those looking for capital is to KNOW WHY YOU’RE DOING IT!  There will be very tough days and knowing your WHY will pull you through!

Shradha’s Favorite Business Book

Who’s Got Your Back by Keith Ferrazzi

Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh

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