Revolutionising Health Journeys with Digital Solutions with Matt Davey | Chasing Good Podcast Ep 19

About the Guest:
Matt Davey is the co-founder of Mend, a health management and insights platform designed to support individuals living with chronic health conditions. After being diagnosed with brain cancer and epilepsy in his early twenties, Matt realised the lack of support and resources available to patients navigating their health journeys. Motivated by his own experiences, he and his brother Noah created Mend to provide a centralised platform for individuals to manage their health, access information, and connect with support networks.

Episode Summary:
In this episode, Matt shares his personal journey of being diagnosed with brain cancer and epilepsy in his early twenties and how it led him to create Mend, a health management and insights platform. He discusses the challenges he faced during his health journey and the lack of support and resources available to patients. Matt explains the importance of co-designing products with the input of individuals living with chronic health conditions and the need for the healthcare industry to embrace digital solutions. He also emphasises the significance of prioritising mental health and self-care while running a startup.

Key Takeaways:
Matt's personal experience with cancer and epilepsy inspired him to create Mend, a health management platform for individuals with chronic health conditions.
The healthcare industry often overlooks the need for digital support tools and fails to prioritise the consumer experience.
Co-designing products with individuals living with chronic health conditions is crucial for creating effective solutions.
Mental health should be prioritised and self-care practices should be incorporated into daily routines.
Building a startup focused on social impact requires sacrifices and a strong sense of purpose.

Notable Quotes:
"Good to me is looking at what you have within you and the resources that you have and being able to help somebody else and just putting your hand out in whatever way that looks like." - Matt Davey
"The onus around health is always around clinicians and big pharma. It's never focused around consumers, and that's definitely a financial-related decision." - Matt Davey

Find Matt here:
  / mattdavey142  
https://www.mendhealth.co/
  / mendhealthapp