More about Carina Kohli
Founder and CEO of Humm Care, a health-tech company that provides maternity and family building healthcare benefits through each stage of of the family building journey: fertility, family planning, pregnancy, postpartum care, re-integration back to work and early parenthood
Humm Care today has a community of 40,000 people, 200+ doctors/experts who speak 40+ languages, and has a roster of diverse corporate customers including Fortune 500 companies.
Awarded Top 200 Trailblazing Leaders in Women’s Health and Femtech 2023
Featured in Times of India, Speaker at Women’s Health Summit Asia, and many more publications…
Key takeaways and quotes that made us go ‘a-ha’
When initiating a new venture while employed, begin on a small scale and allocate time consistently. This approach allows for manageable progress without overwhelming your existing commitments.
“If you are looking to start something while you have a job, start small…commit time consistently”
Acknowledge that your business is an ongoing project. Perfection is elusive, and there will never be a day when everything is flawless. Embrace the iterative nature of entrepreneurship.
“Your business will ALWAYS be a work in progress…there is no day when everything is perfect”
Find the sweet spot of developing a product that people want, need, and are willing to invest money and/or time doing.
“Build something people want, need, and more importantly, something they’re willing to pay for”
Aim for greatness rather than perfection, as waiting for perfection can hinder progress.
“There is no one-size fits all. You need something great, not something perfect”
Establish a budget and know when to cut off unproductive expenses. Recognize the limits of your resources and think creatively to make the most out of what you have.
“Don’t think of your pockets as limitless…they never are”
“Be scrappy in your thinking…you’ll be surprised by how creative you can get when you have to”
Carina’s advice to women who want to start businesses on their own terms
“There is always a way. When someone says no to you, you have to look for another person who says yes”
“Be consistent. Consistency is one of the magical elements that is not talked about enough. Having the grit goes a longer way than we think”
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