#172 From Zero to 14 IVF Centers: Journey & Insights on Fertility | Risaa IVF | Ashish Airon

From Zero to 14 IVF Centers: Dr. Sarthak’s Entrepreneurial Journey & Insights on Fertility | Dr Saarthak Bakshi, PhD ### Description:Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Sarthak, a multifaceted entrepreneur with a PhD in management. In this episode, he shares his incredible journey from founding and failing at a gaming and a laundry business to successfully building 14 IVF centers across India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.Dr. Sarthak dives deep into the realities of his entrepreneurial path, highlighting the crucial lessons learned from his failures and the importance of perseverance. He also provides valuable insights into the world of IVF and fertility, dispelling common myths and explaining the economic and scientific aspects of the business. He touches upon the challenges of infertility today, the role of lifestyle, and the importance of fertility education.This video is a must-watch for aspiring entrepreneurs, those interested in the healthcare industry, and anyone looking to understand the future of fertility.### Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Sarthak01:40 - Dr. Sarthak's journey as a "failed entrepreneur"02:20 - Overcoming negative emotions and failures03:00 - Passion vs. Talent in business06:11 - Dr. Sarthak's PhD background06:25 - The story behind starting the IVF business08:42 - The economics of IVF: cost and operational breakdown10:12 - Technological advancements in IVF14:07 - Why infertility is increasing in society18:55 - The importance of fertility education24:40 - A look at adoption vs. surrogacy28:27 - Bootstrapping and scaling the business to 14 centers29:57 - Why franchising doesn't work for IVF33:20 - Scaling an IVF business and raising capital35:12 - Dr. Sarthak’s final message on fertility and career planning### Hashtags:#DrSarthak #BlitzBusiness #Entrepreneurship #IVF #Fertility #BusinessJourney #StartupIndia #HealthcareBusiness #EntrepreneurialLessons #SuccessStory #VentureCapital #FertilityEducation #StartupFailures #WomenInBusiness #MensHealth #InfertilityAwareness