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This is CC Pod - the Climate Capital Podcast. You are receiving this because you have subscribed to our Substack. Upgrade to CC+ for insider access & community or manage your subscription here.Disclaimer: For full disclosure, MoldCo is a portfolio company at Climate Capital, where Sundeep Ahuja is the Founder and General Partner. CC Pod is not investment advice and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any investment decision.Announcing the Next Phase of Climate Angels!Know someone seeking to unlock the knowledge and skills to help them become a successful investor? Send them the application for Climate Angels, an immersive program and community designed for aspiring angel investors: More hereDon't miss an episode from Climate Capital!In this insightful episode, host Sundeep Ahuja welcomes Ariana Thacker, Founder and CEO of MoldCo, who shares her personal journey from experiencing severe health issues due to mold exposure to establishing a company dedicated to helping others navigate the complexities of mold toxicity. MoldCo offers a comprehensive solution that combines specialized lab testing with personalized care, aiming to empower individuals suffering from mold-related health problems.Ariana's passion for addressing mold toxicity stems from her own struggles with symptoms that included hair loss, gastrointestinal issues, and debilitating brain fog, all linked to her exposure in a Miami apartment. This personal experience fueled her desire to create MoldCo, which provides an end-to-end service for mold recovery. The company offers a starter lab panel at an accessible price, focusing on key biomarkers indicative of mold exposure. This initial testing is designed to identify the presence of mold toxins in the body, allowing patients to understand their health status better.MoldCo's approach is further enhanced by its concierge-style medical care, which connects patients with specialized providers and delivers necessary medications directly to their homes. The treatment protocol is based on over 30 years of research, including insights from leading experts in the field, and aims to simplify the recovery process for patients.Ariana emphasizes the importance of understanding the environmental factors contributing to mold exposure, including the impact of climate change and the use of antifungal chemicals in paints that may exacerbate mold growth. As MoldCo expands its services nationwide, it seeks to raise awareness about mold toxicity as a significant public health issue, potentially affecting millions of Americans.This episode not only sheds light on the innovative solutions MoldCo offers but also serves as a beacon of hope for those grappling with the often-overlooked effects of mold exposure. With a commitment to research and patient care, MoldCo is paving the way for a healthier future, one mold recovery journey at a time.To learn more about MoldCo, visit https://www.moldco.com/.
In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael sits down with Ariana Thacker, the founder and CEO of MoldCo, a venture-backed healthcare startup that's revolutionizing how we treat mold-related illness. Born from Ariana's own experience navigating mold toxicity, MoldCo offers affordable, evidence-based care, from advanced lab testing and prescription treatments to a growing network of mold-literate doctors—all available virtually. They're breaking down the confusion, skepticism, and high costs that have historically kept mold patients from healing.00:13 Guest Introduction: Ariana Thacker from Mold Co.01:08 Ariana's Personal Health Journey02:08 Challenges and Solutions in Mold Treatment03:07 Evidence-Based Approaches and Mold Co's Role04:47 Addressing Skepticism and Research Gaps11:33 Ariana's Background and Experience14:59 Support and Skepticism in the Mold Journey18:20 Accessibility and Future Plans21:43 Affordable Monthly Check-Ins22:13 Challenges with Insurance Coverage22:43 The Cost of Ignoring Mold Issues23:30 Skepticism and Lack of Awareness24:04 Research and Funding Needs25:53 Current Company Initiatives26:55 Comprehensive Mold Remediation27:49 Public Health Crisis and Mental Health34:50 Beta Program and Provider Training38:06 Future Vision and Expansion Plans39:56 Closing Remarks and GratitudeCheck out MoldCo here: https://www.moldco.comEmail: support@moldco.comAriana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianadthacker/
Today, I'm joined by Ariana Thacker, founder and CEO of MoldCo. Born from personal experience, the company is revolutionizing treatment for mold-related illness by combining specialized testing, personalized protocols, and ongoing R&D. In this episode, we discuss building a healthcare platform for mold toxicity. We also cover: • Mold exposure's impact on 30–40M Americans • Making the “Shoemaker Protocol” treatment more accessible • Building a company that bridges care delivery with cutting-edge research Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Website: https://www.moldco.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/themoldcompany/ - The Fitt Insider Podcast is brought to you by EGYM. Visit EGYM.com to learn more about its smart workout solutions for fitness and health facilities. Fitt Talent: https://talent.fitt.co/ Consulting: https://consulting.fitt.co/ Investments: https://capital.fitt.co/ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:40) Ariana's journey to MoldCo (03:20) Identifying mold exposure (04:40) The prevalence of mold issues in homes and buildings (06:00) Understanding mold toxicity symptoms and biomarkers (07:40) The broken healthcare journey for mold patients (10:20) Finding evidence-based solutions with the Shoemaker protocol (12:40) Market size and impact (14:40) From VC to founder (18:20) Raising capital for an unconventional healthcare startup (21:20) Growing mainstream awareness of environmental toxins (23:20) Pioneering the standard of care for mold toxicity (25:40) Using existing medications versus developing new treatments (29:40) Expanding beyond mold (32:00) Current operations and patient experience (35:00) Nationwide expansion plans (36:00) Making lab testing affordable and accessible (37:40) Conclusion
This is episode 52 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. To get your free pdf of "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know," reach out to Fred Diamond on social media. [NOTE: This podcast does not replace medical treatment. If you struggle with Lyme care, please see a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor.] What happens when mold exposure and chronic Lyme collide? In this powerful episode of Love, Hope, Lyme, Fred Diamond sits down with Ariana Thacker, founder of MoldCo, and Dr. Scott McMahon, an expert in mold-related illness. Together, they shed light on the misunderstood connection between mold and chronic Lyme—and why so many patients are misdiagnosed, dismissed, and left to figure things out on their own.
Ariana Thacker, founding partner at Conscience VC, dispels some myths about venture capital. Ariana talks about how entrepreneurial experience influences the investment playbook. She also shares her thoughts on qualities of a founder that she thinks are more important post-COVID.In this episode, you'll learn:6:52 Is a bit more entrepreneurial experience a drawback?9:45 Why founders with non-traditional paths into venture are becoming more interesting to VCs12:01 Do you need an investor network for your company to get in front of investors?15:23 Barrier to entry litmus test19:05 Founder's resourcefulness vs geographic location: Which is more important?The non-profit organization that Ariana is passionate about: Society of Women EngineersAbout Guest SpeakerAriana Thacker is the Founding Partner at Conscience VC. Ariana is a technical investor with technical expertise spanning Fortune 500 companies to early-stage start-ups. She is also a community leader for diversity. She allocates 50% of her portfolio to diverse and female founders. Ariana tenured as President of Society of Women Engineers and is the founder of congressionally-recognized philanthropic organization.Fun fact: Ariana writes poetry & rapAbout Conscience VCConscience VC is a Miami-based early-stage fund pioneering the intersection of consumer and science. Portfolio companies include Shapeways, Nimbus, Wave Life, Aqua Cultured Foods, Last Gameboard, Harmony Baby Nutrition among others.Next EpisodeIn our next episode, we welcome Taylor Clauson, the Founder and Managing Partner at Abstraction Capital, to talk about how he builds conviction from the founder's ‘why story'.Subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode. Follow Us: Twitter | Linkedin | Instagram | Facebook
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Our guest today is Ariana Thacker, founder of Conscience VC. Conscience invests into early-stage & science-led consumer startups. We're going to discuss why science-led consumer startups is contrarian in itself, what are real tangible defensible moats, and her approach to fundraising her first fund. Why did you want to break into VC? Why did you decide to start your own fund? What was the fundraising process like? How do you partner with founders? What's your approach to portfolio construction and fund construction? I.e. are you more concentrated or less concentrated, what are your Gen-Z apprentices role within the fund / scout program What do you mean by the intersection of deep tech and consumer? How do you think about defensible competitive advantages? Walk us through why you invested in Nimbus or gained conviction? How far along does a founder need to be in order for you to be at your stage? Are there specific categories that you mostly focus on? 3 buckets What are some of the challenges investing in deeptech? Why do alot of fund managers stay away? What's your approach to sourcing opportunities? Go through multi pronged approach What's one thing you would change about venture capital? What's one book that has inspired you personally and one book that has inspired you professionally? 4 agreements - dont personally, dont make assumptions, always do your best, be impeccable with your word Disciplined entrepreneurship -> What's the best piece of advice that you've received?
In this episode, we interview Ariana Thacker, founding general partner of Conscience VC, a pre-seed fund investing in companies operating at the intersection of science and consumer. With Conscience VC, Ariana has made it her mission to fund B2C companies driving scientific breakthroughs. The first in her family to graduate from college, Ariana graduated from UCLA with a degree in chemical engineering and spent her early career in oil and gas. Then, inspired to join the fast-paced startup landscape, she joined the founding team of an academic startup, and then later became an investor with Rhapsody Venture Partners, a firm focused on hard science startups. Across her experiences, Ariana noticed a confluence of factors including shifting consumer behaviors, scientific breakthroughs, and new business models, and observed that science-driven consumer companies weren't often the focus of VC firms. Ariana launched the proof of concept fund for Conscience VC and then formed her first fund in October of 2020. In our conversation, we discuss Ariana's relentless and diligent approach to building her fund, her focus on helping technical founders find product/market fit, and her belief that customer discovery is among the most critical tools founders have. Learn more about the Conscience VC ›
We sat down with Ariana Thacker, GP at ConscienceVC to chat about investing in Deep Tech, the intersection of Consumer & Science, and the future of venture investing.0:00 - 0:36 Intro0:36 - 6:00 Thesis & Examples6:00 - 13:08 Ariana's Investments13:08 - 17:42 Launching a Fund17:42 - 20:39 LinkedIn Growth Hack20:39 - 21:18 Boston21:18 - 23:47 Ariana's First Investment23:47 - 24:30 Working at Cowndown Capital24:30 - 27:06 Ariana's Top Trends27:06 - 28:16 Optimism for the Future28:16 - 31:48 Web3: What's Its Trajectory?31:48 - 35:47 Thinking Critically as an Investor35:47 - 39:05 Why invest in Venture?39:05 - 44:29 VC in 10 Years44:29 - 45:38 Winter Meet @ Operator Lessons45:38 - 47:28 Hustle as an Emerging Manager47:28 - 50:10 CrowdfundingFollow Ariana:website: https://conscience.vc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianadthacker/Follow Us:website: https://stonks.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stonks_dot_com
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This week we had on Ariana Thacker of Conscience VC. Conscience is an early-stage fund investing at the intersection of consumer and science. The fund backs pre-seed and seed companies within this thesis, and it tries to be the first check written when it has the chance. Ariana is the founding partner of the fund, and she wears many hats in her role. In this talk, we discuss: Tactical advice on raising a first-time fund without an existing network Standing out through authenticity Deal breakers when evaluating founding teams Why Conscience is betting on the intersection of science and consumer
Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcastWelcome to WeAreLATech's LA Tech Startup Spotlight!“Powerful And Supportive Community Focused On Connecting Women In Engineering"WeAreLATech Podcast is powered by Poppin, http://www.poppin.com/ designed to be the effortless one-stop solution for your entire workspace.WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production.To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believeTo be featured on the podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/feature-your-la-startup/Want to be featured in the WeAreLATech Community? Create your profile here http://wearelatech.com/communityHost,Espree Devorahttps://twitter.com/espreedevoraespree@wearelatech.comGuest,Ariana Thacker of bootuparianathacker@gmail.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/arianadthacker/For a calendar of all LA Startup events go to, http://WeAreLATech.comTo further immerse yourself into the LA Tech community go to http://wearelatech.com/vipLinks Mentioned:bootup, https://www.bootupinc.com/Smartly, https://smart.ly/Duolingo, https://www.duolingo.com/Society of Women Engineers, http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/Phillips 66, http://www.phillips66.com/Element 16, http://www.e16tech.com/People Mentioned:Elon Musk, https://twitter.com/elonmuskParker Wells, https://www.linkedin.com/in/wellsparker/Dr. Hamarz Aryafar, https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamarz/Credits:Produced and Hosted by Espree Devora, http://espreedevora.comStory produced, Edited and Mastered by Adam Carroll, http://www.ariacreative.ca/Show Notes by Karl Marty, http://karlmarty.comMusic by Jay Huffman, https://soundcloud.com/jayhuffman
In this episode @itstheandre speaks with Ariana Thacker about being a Doer, Personality Traits, LinkedIn GrowthAriana ThackerLinkedInWebsiteResources Mentioned during the episodeMEGA GMAT and Business Education Resources FolderSmart.Ly University4 Hour Work Week by Timothy FerrissNever Split the Difference by Chris VossGetting Past No by William UryDisciplined Entrepreneurship by Bill AuletThibault, aka DJ Rawdia is a fantastic DJ that happily created the new songs for the Pioneers Show. Check it on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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