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The pressures around breastfeeding are strong, but systemic support doesn't always allow moms to feed the way they want to. That's why I was so excited to hear about The State of Feeding, a research-driven report designed to shed light on the real feeding experiences moms are going through. Created as a partnership between Bobbie, Willow, SimpliFed, and Emily Oster, this report reveals so much about expectations, pressure, and the reality of infant feeding. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I'm joined by Sarah O'Leary, CEO of Willow and Andrea Ippolito, CEO and founder of SimpliFed, to discuss the takeaways from the State of Feeding, why moms feel so much pressure around feeding, how to increase support for moms, and why combination feeding is valuable for so many families. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3YhSBRw Book a Free 15 min Consult with a mom therapist: momwell.com Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter Register for one of our popular guides and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cornell alumna Andrea Ippolito, CEO and founder of SimpliFed, has launched and scaled a maternal health operating system. Her core business focuses on breastfeeding and baby feeding support, but she's also tackling broader maternal health issues.
#384: What kind of lactation or breastfeeding support did you get BEFORE your baby was born? How about after? Did you have to pay for it or did your insurance? In this episode Andrea Ippolito from @simplifedbaby explains how our current baby feeding system is broken, and what continual help from a lactation specialist can do to improve breastfeeding rates, help maternal mental health, and create a more positive foray into feeding for new parents.
#384: What kind of lactation or breastfeeding support did you get BEFORE your baby was born? How about after? Did you have to pay for it or did your insurance? In this episode Andrea Ippolito from @simplifedbaby explains how our current baby feeding system is broken, and what continual help from a lactation specialist can do to improve breastfeeding rates, help maternal mental health, and create a more positive foray into feeding for new parents.
Andrea Ippolito is the CEO and Founder of SimpliFed, a virtual baby-feeding support platform. She previously was a faculty member at Cornell University, a Presidential Innovation Fellow based out of the White House, and Co-founder of Smart Scheduling (acquired by Athenahealth). She is a Shameless Mom to a 5-year-old, a 2-year-old, and a brand new little one born last month. Her journey through motherhood inspired her mission to provide better feeding support to mothers with newborns and infants. You know baby feeding is a topic near and dear to my heart, as I struggled so desperately to feed Vinnie in his first 6 months of life. It had a tremendous impact on my mental health and on his physical health. I was so thrilled to meet Andrea and dig into this really important topic. Listen in to hear Andrea share: How her struggles around breastfeeding led her to found SimpliFed The ways in which our current baby feeding infrastructure is broken The perfect storm that created our formula shortage How SimpliFed is an inclusive baby feeding company, not just a breastfeeding company The truth about women-led companies: Women-led companies are more profitable, more innovative, and have more impactful missions and outcomes The significance of a mom-founded, mom-led company creating formula and support for moms What needs to be done to create systems that actually support women's health Links mentioned: Get Simplified Resource: www.SimpliFed.com SimpliFed on IG Reach out to SimpliFed Text Support: 888-458-1364 We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://shamelessmom.com/sponsor Interested in becoming a sponsor of the Shameless Mom Academy? Email our sales team at sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's guest is an incredibly smart & talented founder — who did this interview 2 weeks after having a baby! Andrea Ippolito is the founder of SimpliFed, a telehealth company offering support for baby feeding. This company comes from real problems Andrea has faced while being a mom to (now) 3 little kiddos. She previously started a company in 2012, it got acquired in 2016, and she has a Master of Engineering from both Cornell and MIT. We talk about how to sort through research (and avoid targeted/predatory marketing), starting multiple companies, and her career in the healthcare space. There's so much to learn in this one! Give it a listen. ----- Show Notes: (04:03) - SimpliFed, founded on lived experience (11:30) - Predatory marketing, validating research, and working through the noise (25:45) - Andrea's relationship with her health, having worked in healthcare for a while (34:45) - Hobbies around networking ----- Links: * simplifed.com * Insta/Twitter: @simplifedbaby * https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreakippolito/ ---- If you liked the episode, subscribe for more! Let's chat: reach me at armand@playhardpodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/playhardpodcast/support
Did you know that your insurance has to cover baby feeding support? It doesn't matter if you decide to breastfeed, formula feed, exclusively pump, or do a mix – under the Affordable Care Act, your health insurance is required to cover the cost of support. This was news to me! So I am thrilled to spread the word by having Andrea Ippolito, founder of SimpliFed on the show today. SimpliFed democratizes access to baby feeding and breastfeeding services, through a virtual model, 100% covered by insurance. In our conversation you'll hear Andrea's story of how she started this business alongside the birth of her first child, how she's taken the business full time, and all of the options that are available to you. Be sure to share this episode with all of the soon-to-be and new moms in your life! For a full list of episode resources, visit this episode's blog post here.Connect with Emily on Instagram: @projectmompodcast
Our Guest: Andrea Ippolito CEO, SimpliFedWhat you'll get out of this episode: Andrea's background SimpliFed overview Insurance companies that SimpliFed has partnership with Tech and baby feeding Policies that need to change What parents now have access to through SimpliFed? Our sponsors for this episode are Sage Growth Partners, FlipMD and Quantum HealthSage Growth Partners accelerates commercial success for healthcare organizations through a singular focus on growth. The company helps its clients thrive amid the complexities of a rapidly changing marketplace with deep domain expertise and an integrated application of research, strategy, and marketing. For more information, please go to www.sage-growth.com & follow Sage Growth Partners on social media - @sagegrowthpartnersFlipMD is an open, competitive marketplace of physicians only offering their consulting services to a wide range of client industries. The ultimate goal of flipMD is to be the best source of physician talent for any industry. The platform is very simple to use, you post a job for free with the specific scope of work and your budget. After the job posting, our physicians respond directly to you with their best offer for the work. Once you accept an offer, you fund the project. Once you receive satisfactory work, you accept and the funds are released to your expert physician consultant. For more information, please go to https://flip-md.com/ & follow FlipMD on social media - @flipmdQuantum Health is an award-winning consumer healthcare navigation company that delivers an unparalleled consumer experience based on empathy and trust, enabling employers to achieve industry-leading satisfaction rates and independently validated claim savings. Launched in 1999, Quantum Health's model is based on years of consumer research and the insights learned from guiding millions of consumers and their providers through their healthcare journey. Follow Quantum health on social media - @Quantum Health
“However you decide to feed your baby, we've got your back,” says Andrea Ippolito, founder of SimpliFed, a virtual baby feeding support platform for new moms which works alongside the Affordable Care Act. Andrea has previously worked as a faculty member at Cornell University, a Presidential Innovation Fellow at the White House and was the co-founder of Smart Scheduling, an intelligent software used to schedule medical practices, which has been acquired by athenahealth. Come on in and meet Andrea!Entrepreneurship sucks. You have to love what you do.Find a peer mentor that is one step ahead of you to help guide you along your way. You are in the driver's seat to decide what company or organization you want to build.Supporting female entrepreneurs is not philanthropy. It's just damn good business. You are enough. Quotes• “Get mentorship from that near-peer mentor that can walk through the terms so you don't get screwed. That's really important, real deal.” (38:22-38:28 | Andrea) • “Investing in and supporting women entrepreneurs is not philanthropy. It is just damn good business.” (42:46-42:54 | Andrea) • “We want healthy babies and we want healthy moms. And a healthy mom is one that has the freedom to choose how to feed her baby in the way that she wants that protects her physical and mental health.” (9:24-9:34 | Andrea)Connect with Andrea Ippolito:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplifedbabyWebsite | https://www.simplifed.com/Please don't forget to rate, comment, and subscribe to Dear FoundHer on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!You can now work with Lindsay 1:1 to build and monetize your community through the same method she used to grow and scale her business. Fill out the form here and set up a FREE 30-minute consultation.Make sure you sign up for Lindsay's newsletter and have all of the takeaways from every podcast episode sent straight to your inbox. PLUS, you'll get a tip every week to help you grow and scale your own business.Don't forget to follow Lindsay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaypinchukUse code FoundHer for 50% off your first month with both HiveCast and FiresidePodcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our guest: Andrea Ippolito, CEO and Founder, SimpliFedIn this episode we discuss: Ippolito's background Her experience winning the 2023 Telehealth Innovators Challenge at the American Telemedicine conference How she decided to start SimpliFed, and how she envisioned it changing the landscape of baby feeding and breastfeeding services How SimpliFed ensures that its virtual baby feeding services are evidence-based and inclusive to everyone, regardless of how they choose to feed their baby SimpliFed's approach to building trusted relationships with parents, partnering with healthcare payers and providers, and shifting policy, practice, and narratives to drive health and economic equity The biggest challenges and opportunities she sees in the telehealth industry, and how she sees SimpliFed adapting and evolving to meet these changes What's next? Sponsored by: CM&F Group (www.cmfgroup.com)To learn more about SimpliFed please use the links below:- Website - LinkedInAlso, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels:- Website - Facebook - LinkedIn - Twitter - YouTube - Newsletter
The last few years have amplified the challenges faced by moms trying to feed their babies. There was the recall of a major baby formula brand in February 2021 that ignited panic among mothers of infants. Accommodation of the needs of nursing moms is anything but consistent amongst employers. Then there's the fact that breastfeeding, while 'natural', is not always easy. Whatever approach moms choose to feed their babies, they need support, so they can perform this loving and necessary act. Andrea Ippolito, Founder of SimpliFed, recognized this dilemma and is doing something about it as her company fulfills its mission "to create a new model for optimal feeding by building trusted relationships with parents, partnering with healthcare payers and providers, and shifting policy, practice, and narratives to drive health and economic equity, starting with baby's first foods." Learn more at www.simplifed.com. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Let's stay connected:Website: carolmuleta.comIG: @the_parenting_411TikTok: @theparenting411Facebook: The Parenting 411YouTube: The Parenting 411 on YouTube
A recurring theme that regularly comes up on First Time Mum's Chat is the importance of planning for your pregnancy and postpartum period with the right mix of people to support you.You need to start putting this together now and not make the mistake that so many do, leaving it until after they're pregnant or have even given birth! Trust me, by then it's too late and you'll face a big struggle finding the time and energy for these tasks!If you're at this time in your life then you'll want to listen to this week's guest who can help you "find your village" and provide essential help to you. Andrea Ippolito used her experiences from the challenges she faced during her own pregnancy and postpartum period to found a much needed service, which provides moms with a range of services delivered virtually. You'll hear Andrea:-Share the top 3 issues relating to breastfeeding that moms come to see them about.Why it's so important to have a lactation consultant to support you during pregnancy and as part of your postpartum care team.And much more...
Guest Andrea Ippolito joins host Jonathan to discuss the importance of Maternal Health. They discuss topics of breastfeeding, formula feeding, formula shortage, working parents, and how partners can help new mother's during post-partum feeding.Andrea Ippolito is a "health tech nerd," a maternal health technology expert, and the Founder and CEO of SimpliFed - the maternal health tech platform helping new parents access the baby feeding support they need, when they need it. A Rad Mom of two under 5yo, she is a biomedical engineer by training, has worked with the VA, founded a number of health tech companies (one sold to athenahealth), has testified before Congress and is a faculty member at Cornell University. An advocate for female entrepreneurship and women in STEM, she also is an expert in maternal leave and workplace efforts around new parents.
I feel that I got an up close and personal invitation into the life of a female pioneer who because of her own accomplishments, worked alongside other fearless women who broke through barriers. So when your mother sets the bar super high, what do you do? One follows suit apparently.And that's exactly what Andrea Ippolito has done. As I mention in my introduction, she has a very impressive background. Both mother and daughter are engineers and their lives/personalities are very much intertwined or "tangled" as Andrea says.In this episode you'll hear stories of Mary working with female astronauts redesigning the first female space suit so it's anatomically correct for a woman. That's something significant that never crossed my mind until I heard these stories.Andrea says that her mom is still an inspiration to her. "Mom raised us to stick up for ourselves" recalls Ippolito. Andrea says her mother was always there for her, she encouraged her to experience different things and situations. Mary says, "she taught me that we need more women innovators at the table designing the next generation of women's health products with their own lived experience whenever possible."About Andrea:Andrea Ippolito currently serves as the CEO and Founder of SimpliFed. Prior to joining Cornell, Andrea served as the Director of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Innovators Network within the VA Center for Innovation and served as a Presidential Innovation Fellow based out of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and General Services Administration. She was the Co-Founder of an innovative application that improves access to care called Smart Scheduling (acquired by athenahealth in 2016). She also previously served as the Co-Director of MIT Hacking Medicine, as an Innovation Specialist at the Brigham Innovation Hub and Product Innovation Manager at athenahealth. Ms. Ippolito completed her MS in Engineering & Management at MIT and engineering degrees at Cornell. About SimpliFed:SimpliFed is changing the narrative on infant nutrition and democratizing access to choices parents can feel good about as they feed their babies. SimpliFed's team of IBCLCs (International Board Certified Lactation Consultants) provides breastfeeding support via a telehealth platform, so to meet parents where they are at, from the safety and comfort of their homes. We begin working with parents during pregnancy to establish goals, manage expectations, provide education and preparedness, then continue the trusted relationship postpartum through weaning. IG: @simplifedbaby Or Text SimpliFed At 888-458-1364 for more informationLinkedin: Andrea Ippolito
On today's episode we speak with Andrea Ippolito, founder and CEO of Simplifed, a virtual breastfeeding support company. Host, Shaleah and Andrea explore the implications COVID-19 had on women in the workforce, the value of parents working inside and outside the home, and why companies such as Simplifed are vital supports to pregnant and postpartum women. Connect with Simplifed: Text: 888-485-1364 Website: Simplifed.com Instagram: @Simplifedbaby Twitter: @SimplifedB
After struggling to feed her daughter by breastfeeding, Andrea was lost and didn't know what to do. This is unfortunately a story that is common amongst new moms. But for Andrea, she decided to change the narrative by making it her mission to educate new moms and help them meet their feeding goals. Today, we sit down with Andrea Ippolito, CEO and founder of SimpliFed, a company that provides virtual support for breastfeeding and baby feeding. She shares why SimpliFed's mission is personal for her, tips for other healthcare businesses, the power of a ‘fast no', and so much more. “My daughter continued to lose weight, she was down to four pounds. I'm a pretty Type A person, and I have never felt so broken and just uncomfortable and just didn't know what to do and lost. And I also felt bad at the time that I couldn't breastfeed. Now, I know that I shouldn't have been so hard on myself. And we talked about this with families all the time. But I also learned that, you know, formula is a great, healthy option. But I felt just very lost. And I didn't really understand what to do next. And that's what caused me to really start SimpliFed.” - Andrea Ippolito If you're looking to take your business to the next level, join the Entreprenista League today at entreprenista.com/join. We can't wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! This week's takeaways from Entreprenista: Andrea shares how her background shaped her (2:56) Andrea discusses her personal reason behind starting SimpliFed (6:01) Andrea shares SimpliFed's mission (8:11) Andrea details the early challenges and mistakes she made (9:51) Andrea gives tips to other healthcare businesses about cutting through the red tape (16:05) Andrea discusses what she has learned about fundraising and why a ‘fast no' is a good thing (20:55) Andrea goes over how she's spent the capital SimpliFed has received (26:43) Andrea tells us about the marketing strategies she's used to reach her target audience (31:53) Andrea shares what the starting process is like for her clients (34:53) Rapid fire questions (37:33) Andrea shares her thoughts on ‘work-life balance' (39:41) What being an Entreprenista means to Andrea (46:07) Resources Mentioned: DocSend Entreprenista Discount Link Text ‘Connect' to 888-458-1364 TikTok Slack Our Favorite Quotes: “So I honestly didn't have an entrepreneurial spirit. But I tell folks that I'm the granddaughter of a gambler. So I do think that was in my blood a little bit.” - Andrea Ippolito “It takes so much time, and I don't come from generational wealth, so I wasn't able to, you know, just quit my job and, and work on this. And so I think that's another important part of this story.” - Andrea Ippolito “The first thing is getting people to invest. But the second best thing is a ‘fast no.'” - Andrea Ippolito Connect with Andrea Ippolito: Andrea on LinkedIn Andrea on Twitter SimpliFed on TikTok SimpliFed.com SimpliFed on Instagram If you're looking to take your business to the next level: Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders! You'll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and MORE! Whether you're looking to scale your existing business and want to make the right connections, or you're thinking about finally taking the leap to launch your business, we're here to give you access to a community of women who will celebrate your every step, and with whom you can share the candid reality of building a business from scratch. Join the Entreprenista League today at entreprenista.com/join. We can't wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey!
Andrea Ippolito's Path to Founding SimpliFed & Democratizing Baby Feeding Andrea Ippolito envisions a world where every parent feels good about feeding their family. Change doesn't happen overnight and that's OK, but it's important to respect the bureaucracy and design with the system. Learn how Andrea's background in biomechanical engineering helped her understand the complexities of healthcare, and how her experience as Director of the VA Innovators Network at the Department of Veterans Affairs continues to inspire her. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/
One of the most difficult tasks for new mothers is undoubtedly feeding the baby. There are so many decisions to make, and you never know if you're making the right ones. Since so many parents believe they are not receiving adequate support throughout this process, our guest for today decided it was her responsibility to facilitate this journey for them. Her name is Andrea Ippolito, and she is the founder and the CEO of SimpliFed. Andrea is a warm and contagiously positive person who decided to devote her career to guiding pregnant and postpartum women through the journey of feeding their newborns. She founded SimpliFed as a result of her own experience with inadequate healthcare solutions. Andrea is here today to share her story about a recent multimillion-dollar success, to provide information on breastfeeding, and to swarm us with her positivity, humility and kindness. So, take a seat and enjoy the show! You can subscribe or listen to previous episodes of the Busine$$ of the V podcast by clicking here. TOPICS COVERED: Meet Andrea Ippolito, a true hero in the field of mothers struggling to feed their babies. From engineering to baby feeding: How Andrea overcame all the obstacles and founded SimpliFed. Most parents both breastfeed and use formula, and this is very important as most people see them as two separate things. How Andrea's background in navigating bureaucracy helped in understanding the red-tape aspect of the story. Dr. Dweck is curious about how this platform handles the lack of hands-on approach that breastfeeding women usually require. Lactation consultants are pretty scarce in rural areas and women frequently don't have access to their services. Rachel's questions are spot on: how does the money flow and how is the company developing? Per Aspira Ad Astra: SimpliFed closed their $6 million seed round in May. Andrea claims that the company's most important mission is to democratize access to care for all pregnant and postpartum families. Dr. Dweck wants to know how SimpliFed supports those who choose formula over breastfeeding, and how the company navigated the recent baby formula scandal. Andrea's personal experience as a mother of two, as Rachel correctly predicts, had a significant influence on her business ideas. SimpliFed does not discriminate against parents' preferences and offers plans for all parents, whether they opt for breastfeeding, formula, pumps, or combo feeding. Astounded by SimpliFed's success, Rachel asks: how did the company raise such a generous amount of money? Andrea reveals that this journey has been anything but simple or casual, and that she had to roll up her sleeves and dig in. Relationships are essential: It's vital to join as many networks as possible and maintain contact with everyone you might need later in life. But how did she manage to catch these people's attention? Andrea attributes this to a complex combination of many factors, including the sheer size of the women's health market. Andrea ends the discussion on a fiery note: breastfeeding is not a niche; it serves all people born in the US, as well as their parents! HOT FLASH: According to CDC, the percentage of babies breastfeeding at six months increased from 35% in the year 2000 to 49% in the year 2010. QUOTES: “Most parents both breastfeed and use formula. 85% of women start off breastfeeding and most at some point transition to formula.” (Andrea) “What I learned is that so many women seem to need that hands-on approach, e.g. this is the way you place your breast, this is the type of pillow hold you should use, etc.” (Dr. Dweck) “The way we see ourselves is we are complimenting [the in-person care delivery] and improving access to care.” (Andrea) “As we are contracting with health plans, we commonly hear things like ‘There is one lactation consultant in network for 350,000 members'.” (Andrea) “Going live with TRICARE was particularly powerful for me just because there is no better patient population to serve than military families and veterans.” (Andrea) “Oftentimes we hear people describe their journey and it doesn't seem quite as linear as yours.” (Rachel) “Something I've come across in practice and I don't have an answer to are some of the judgements placed on people who choose not to nurse, and I don't mean because they have a medical issue that makes it impossible.” (Dr. Dweck) “We do a lot of listening upfront, starting during pregnancy but also, of course, postpartum, to understand what [the parents'] goals are and what their needs are. And then, based on their goals, we work to design a plan that works for them.” (Andrea) “You said something early on in the conversation very casually, that you just closed $6 million in funding. I know that you don't pull something like that out of a magic hat, and you said it very casually, but I know that it wasn't a casual effort.” (Rachel) “It is so important to embed yourself in networks as much as possible and look out for people that maybe don't have as thoughtful networks or as rich networks as you do.” (Andrea) “Getting those kinds of numbers and having 6 firms with term sheets are among the best stats that I've ever heard, and I've been doing this a long time.” (Rachel) “When you look in the market size, a lot of times people will refer to us as a niche. We are serving all people born in the US and we're serving their parents, so stop referring to women's health as anything as niche because we are half the population and our economic force is powerful as heck.” (Andrea) FURTHER RESOURCES: Website: www.simplifed.com Instagram: @simplifedbaby Andrea @LinkedIn LINKS FOR BUSINE$$ OF THE V: Website: www.businessofthev.com Dr. Alyssa Dweck: https://drdweck.com Rachel Braun Scherl: www.sparksolutionsforgrowth.com/about-rachel-braun-scherl/
SimpliFed is the telehealth platform democratizing access to baby feeding and breastfeeding services. By providing high-quality virtual care covered by insurance, the Ithaca, New York-based company envisions a world where every parent feels good about feeding their family – because baby feeding and breastfeeding are central to maternal and infant health. Founded in 2019 by Andrea Ippolito, a biomedical engineer and mom of two, SimpliFed provides evidence-based and inclusive virtual baby feeding services to everyone, no matter how they choose to feed their baby. SimpliFed's mission is to create a new model for optimal baby feeding by building trusted relationships with parents, partnering with healthcare payers and providers, and shifting policy, practice, and narratives to drive health and economic equity, starting with baby's first foods. If you want to get in touch with Andrea or more learn about SimpliFed, you can use the resources below: Andrea Ippolito on LinkedIn SimpliFed on LinkedIn SimpliFed on Instagram SimpliFed Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shesparkstech/message
In this episode, Richard interviews Andrea Ippolito, CEO and Founder of SimplyFed. SimplyFed is an organization supporting families in feeding their babies. Andrea was a part of and led many teams, including as the Director of the Department of Veteran's Affairs Innovators Network and as a Presidential Innovation Fellow at the White House. She tells us how the sense of shared vision and friendship among team members brings the ability to communicate freely, even disagreements, and push the team forward faster and better. When you finish listening to the episode, connect with Andrea on Twitter and visit SimplyFed's website.
Today on the podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Andrea Ippolito. Andrea is the CEO and Founder of SimpliFed, a virtual lactation and breastfeeding support service. Their mission to make this type of support more accessible in every way, from affordability to connecting with an expert quickly in the comfort of your own home. There are so many questions that can come up when breastfeeding and pumping, so SimpliFed is making it so much easier to get the answers you need when you need them. Andrea Ippolito currently serves as the CEO and Founder of SimpliFed. Prior to joining SimpliFed, Andrea served as the Director of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Innovators Network within the VA Center for Innovation. In this capacity, she designed and oversaw the creation of a $10.5M program that provides the tools and resources to VA employees to develop innovations that improve the experience of Veterans and their families. Prior to that role, Andrea served as a Presidential Innovation Fellow based out of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and General Services Administration. In this episode we talk about why instant, private, expert lactation support is so important, the scope of practice of lactation consultants, and the ideal schedule to begin working with one. We also discuss how lactation consultants are now covered by insurance so more people will hopefully begin to take advantage of that benefit when they need it most. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Andrea! SimpliFed https://simplifed.us SimpliFed Instagram https://www.instagram.com/simplifedbaby/ First droplets https://firstdroplets.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notamamayet/support
Statistics show that by the time most women gain enough experience, sufficiently develop their expertise or their networks, they tend to reach a family-planning milestone in their personal lives. This, combined with the fact that women still carry most of the child-rearing responsibilities in traditional family settings around the globe, correlates with the low number of female founders in the business world. Andrea Ippolito, CEO & Founder of SimpliFed, joins us today to look deeper into this and discuss: - What other factors might be holding women back from starting their own companies - Her next-level Crunchbase articles and advice on approaching parental leave for all founders - The ups and downs of her unique journey as a female founder - The solution-oriented approach she's taking with Women Entrepreneurs Cornell Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - Andrea's first article on Crunchbase - Andrea's follow-up article This discussion with Andrea Ippolito was taken from our show Startup Success. Reach out to Sarah on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreakippolito/ or visit https://simplified.us for more information. If you want to hear more episodes like this one, check us out on Apple Podcasts. If you don't use Apple Podcasts, you can find every episode here. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Startup Success in your favorite podcast player.
In this episode, we have the privilege to host the amazing Andrea Ippolito, Founder and CEO at SimpliFed, a company trying to increase access to lactation and nutrition support. Andrea educates us on how her company supports moms and babies. She also explains other key benefits her company adds to the healthcare ecosystem. She talks about parental leave, increasing breastfeeding support, lack of research and clinical testing on pregnant and lactating women, and many other issues that were previously brushed under the rug. SimpliFed has many amazing offers for pregnant and lactating moms, even reimbursements for lactation consultants. There are so many things to learn from this very interesting interview with Andrea so don't miss it! Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: outcomesrocket.health
Andrea Ippolito is the founder and CEO of Simplifed, the first independent tele-lactation consulting and nutrition support platform connecting new mothers with resources in the first weeks of becoming a parent. She is currently a Lecturer in the Engineering Management Program at Cornell University. Prior to this, she served as Director of the Department of Veterans Affairs Innovators Network within the VA Innovation Center. There she led the creation of a $10.5m program that provides the tools and resources to VA employees to develop innovations that improve the experience of our Veterans. In 2012, she co-founded health IT company SmartScheduling which was sold to athenahealth in 2016. In our interview with Andrea, we learned about her journey to entrepreneurship and how her work with organizations like the VA has impacted her path within healthcare. She emphasized the importance of not just being an entrepreneur, but giving back to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the process. How can we create buy-in and ensure durable change in healthcare? She says, “follow the money.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theia-hc/support
In this episode, Shrinedhi Rajan interviewed Andrea Ippolito, Lecturer, Engineering Management Program at Cornell University, USA
CAMTech uses a co-creation model to accelerate the cycle from idea to patient impact and commercialization by convening experts in clinical medicine, public health, engineering, design, business, and government. In a way, Andrea Ippolito puts a face on CAMTech’s co-creation model. She currently serves as the Executive Director of the Engineering Management Program at Cornell University, and she’s held positions at the Department of Veterans Affairs, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and General Services Administration, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Boston Scientific. She’s also the co-founder of Smart Scheduling, which athenahealth acquired in 2016. In episode 7 of CAMTech Chats, we’ll hear from Andrea about innovating in these different sectors, discuss the importance of failing fast, and learn about her challenges and successes as a woman working in innovation. CAMTech Chats is moderated by Nicholas Diamond.
The VA is undergoing a sweeping innovation effort. Andrea Ippolito, who brings experience from Medtech, MIT, and healthcare IT, explains how the VA Innovators Network is working to identify innovation that can improve care for veterans.
Andrea Ippolito started off in the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as a Presidential Innovation Fellow, Andrea now leads the VA Innovators Network. She has three engineering degrees from MIT and Cornell University. Andrea talks about the importance of role models in STEM, tech and government, design thinking and going to adult space camp! Reach out to Andrea on Twitter. Stay up to date with Witty through our website, LinkedIn or email us at podcastwitty@gmail.com.Support the show (http://wittypod.com)
In this episode, Angie interviews Andrea Ippolito, who is the Innovator's Network Lead at the Department of Veteran Affairs. Andrea shares how human-centered design is implemented and deployed at the VA in order to create exceptional experiences for our veterans. Her examples and advice are helpful for anyone wanting to build an innovation strategy using design and systems thinking methods.
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