Episode 54 - Conversation with Tina Saw | Oral Genome

Scott and Jinesh chat with Dr. Tina Saw, founder and CEO of Oral Genome. Oral Genome is biotechnology company focused on saliva-based testing for oral health. Tina discusses the development of the Oral Genome test, the specifics of the test, and its implications for preventative care. Tina shares her passion for integrating dentistry and medicine, and explains medicine as an avenue for growth of her company. Throughout the episode Tina, Scott, and Jinesh all reflect on some of the challenges of entrepreneurship.   1:42 Introducing Tina Saw 3:07 Tina's journey from music to dentistry 7:22 Leaving the dental op 12:05 The Oral Genome test 16:47 Production complexity 20:21 ADA investment 22:52 Code created for Oral Genome testing, and impact on care coverage 27:05 R&D 34:50 Go-to-market and early adopters 40:30 Expanding into medicine and oral-systemic connection 45:23 Reflections on entrepreneurship