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About the Guest
Dr. Lailah Kara-Newton
Dr. Lailah Kara-Newton is a distinguished OB-GYN and co-founder/Chief Medical Officer at Aster. With an MBBS (Distinction) and Global Public Health degree from Barts, she has NHS surgical experience, published WHO-backed research, and is passionate about equitable women’s health.
Brief About the Episode
In this episode of TeqTalk, hosted by Jas Kaur, Dr. Lailah Kara-Newton, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer, Aster, dives into how purpose-built technology is transforming the long-overlooked field of women’s health. Drawing from her personal experiences as an OB-GYN and Aster’s rapid growth, she unpacks the systemic challenges in women’s healthcare and how a software-first approach can empower care providers and improve outcomes. The conversation explores AI-enabled decision support, workflow transformation, and scaling impact without compromising empathy.
Key Learnings for Leaders
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Build for Specific Workflows
Generic tools don’t cut it. We must create platforms purpose-built for the unique needs of your audience – in Aster’s case, OB-GYNs, midwives, and maternal care providers.
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Center Real-World Impact
Tech must serve care delivery. The goal isn’t innovation for innovation’s sake; it’s better outcomes for both patients and providers.
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Use AI to Amplify, Not Replace
AI in healthcare should augment decision-making, automate the repetitive, and enhance clinician judgment, not disrupt the human connection.
Design with empathy, scale with intent, and transform systems that were never built for women.
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