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Being diagnosed with Cancer: Reflections with Samira Daswani | From Manta Cares
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Being diagnosed with Cancer: Reflections with Samira Daswani | From Manta Cares

In this episode you will learn -

1. Emotional, psychological and financial cost of being diagnosed with cancer

2. Principles of building a community  of cancer survivors and caregivers

3. Processing suffering and becoming anti-fragile

Samira is an entrepreneur working at the intersection of design, healthcare and technology. Using the power of human-centered design, she is tackling one of the most pressing problems of our generation - mental health, isolation and burnout. Together with a group of talented individuals, Samira co-founded a venture that helps individuals better manage their emotional wellbeing.

She has been a part of 2 different technology startups and a consultant at McKinsey & Company. She brings a unique blend of design, operations and strategy to all her projects. She earned a Master's degree in Engineering, Design at Stanford University, a bachelor’s degree in biological engineering and art history from MIT and Wellesley College respectively.

As an avid scuba diver and a red belt in taekwondo, Samira spends her time exploring beautiful places.

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