#37 Have a strong why and do good with it with Dr Kyle Turner

The average wait time for public dental health care is 2-3 years. Dr Kyle Turner created Pearlii to provide oral care for disadvantaged people.

The Pearlii app lets the user take a free photo of their teeth and will give feedback on any signs of dental issues. Pearlii has landed on product hunt multiple times including being number #9 for the product of 2020.

Problem:

35% of people rely on the public dental system in Sydney and Melbourne, the appointments are expensive and people are neglecting their dental health.

Solution:

Pearlii is helping to solve this problem by having an AI algorithm which detects gum/teeth issues for free by taking a photo of your mouth. They are also working towards treatment via a dental treatment van.

One big piece of advice:

You must have a strong why behind your business and need to do some good with that why. Try to have a purpose-led business.

Bullets:

(00:00) - Introduction

(01:18) - The business Kyle would start today

(02:21) - The problem and solution Pearlii is giving

(04:50) - Good oral health

(05:50) - Reaching Pearlii’s first customers

(09:50) - Pearlii got on product hunt

(12:20) - The business model didn’t work

(15:15) - There are two sides of the coin for Public Health

(16:19) - Kyle will be pissed if they don’t get the truck

(19:00) - People are more conscious of their health now

(19:55) - How to stand out in a busy market

(22:18) - The key to success for a product hunt launch

(25:40) - The next thing in the future for Pearlii

(27:40) - What made Kyle a better founder

(30:00) - Kyle's one big piece of advice

Show & tell

Kyle’s Dog – Brian the Mascot

Product Hunt - https://www.producthunt.com/

Pearlii - https://www.pearlii.com/