From Scientist to Entrepreneur: Dr. Dhar on Microbiome Science & India's First Gut Health Company | BlitzBusiness
In this enlightening episode of BlitzBusiness, host Ashish interviews Dr. Debojyoti Dhar, founder of Leucine Rich Bio - South Asia's first microbiome company. Dr. Dhar shares his journey from molecular biology researcher to entrepreneur, explaining the revolutionary science of microbiome testing and how it's transforming healthcare in India. Learn about the gut-health connection, how your microbiome affects overall wellness, and the challenges of building a deep science company in India's startup ecosystem.
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00:00 - Introduction and Dr. D's background as a scientist-turned-entrepreneur03:27 - What is microbiome? Understanding the science of gut bacteria06:15 - Lucenrich Bio: South Asia's first microbiome company08:42 - Bug Speaks: How the gut microbiome test works11:30 - DNA sequencing technology and its role in microbiome testing14:18 - How your diet affects your microbiome balance16:45 - From testing to solutions: The Rich Biome product line19:23 - COVID's impact on gut health awareness in India21:56 - Connection between Ayurveda and microbiome science24:10 - Kombucha and fermented foods: Benefits and limitations27:18 - The "one size doesn't fit all" approach to nutrition29:41 - Challenges of building a deep science company in India32:05 - Capital barriers for biotech startups compared to app-based businesses33:45 - Future plans: Expanding to skin, oral and vaginal microbiome tests
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