Aug 18 2024 32 mins
Good Clinical has teamed up with Te Titoki Mataora, the MedTech Research Translator, to bring you the Te Titoki Mataora Podcast Series.
In this epsiode, Dr. Xuxu Amoozegar-Montero, founder of Uuna, discusses the problems with traditional bras and the innovative solution her company is developing. Uuna uses 3D scanning and knitting technology to create custom-fit bras that address issues of comfort, sizing inconsistency, and sustainability. The company is initially targeting the post-surgery market and plans to expand to a general market in the future.
Dr. Amoozegar-Montero emphasizes the importance of understanding and working with the end user, networking, and perseverance in entrepreneurship.
Podcast Takeaways:
00:00 Introduction
03:00 Introducing Oona Studio
06:00 The Inspiration for Custom-Fit Bras
09:00 The Solution: 3D Scanning and Knitting
12:00 Targeting the Post-Surgery Market
14:30 The Role of KiwiNet and Te Tukimata Ora
19:00 Expanding Skillset and Thinking Long-Term
23:00 The Future of Oona Studio
30:00 Advice for Entrepreneurs
33:00 Where to Find More Information
Keywords
bras, 3D scanning, 3D knitting, custom-fit, sizing, comfort, sustainability, post-surgery market, general market, networking, perseverance
In this epsiode, Dr. Xuxu Amoozegar-Montero, founder of Uuna, discusses the problems with traditional bras and the innovative solution her company is developing. Uuna uses 3D scanning and knitting technology to create custom-fit bras that address issues of comfort, sizing inconsistency, and sustainability. The company is initially targeting the post-surgery market and plans to expand to a general market in the future.
Dr. Amoozegar-Montero emphasizes the importance of understanding and working with the end user, networking, and perseverance in entrepreneurship.
Podcast Takeaways:
- Traditional bras have numerous problems, including discomfort, inconsistent sizing, and unsustainable manufacturing.
- Uuna Studio uses 3D scanning and knitting technology to create custom-fit bras that address these issues.
- The company is initially targeting the post-surgery market and plans to expand to a general market in the future.
- Understanding and working with the end user, networking, and perseverance are key in entrepreneurship.
00:00 Introduction
03:00 Introducing Oona Studio
06:00 The Inspiration for Custom-Fit Bras
09:00 The Solution: 3D Scanning and Knitting
12:00 Targeting the Post-Surgery Market
14:30 The Role of KiwiNet and Te Tukimata Ora
19:00 Expanding Skillset and Thinking Long-Term
23:00 The Future of Oona Studio
30:00 Advice for Entrepreneurs
33:00 Where to Find More Information
Keywords
bras, 3D scanning, 3D knitting, custom-fit, sizing, comfort, sustainability, post-surgery market, general market, networking, perseverance