201. Solutions for an Underserved Workforce: Nursing Parents Rejoice! with Sascha Mayer

Sascha Mayer is the founder of a company called Mamava, a Vermont business that created an entirely new product that stands out, not only for its brilliance, but also for its obvious necessity: Private pods especially for breastfeeding mothers.

Chapters

00:00 – Intro & Welcome

02:21 – Origin Story of Mamava

07:28 – Vermont's Business Culture

10:29 – Adaptability in Spaces

12:13 – Privacy in Pumping Spaces

16:20 – Creating a Comfortable Space

20:25 – Design Approach to Lactation Spaces

25:27 – Break

27:42 – Sasha’s Background and Journey

32:04 – Building the Team

38:00 – Turning Setbacks into Growth

43:03 – Words of Support App Feature

45:53 – Celebrating Wins in Business

48:20 – Serving B2B and End Users

53:00 – Sasha's Grandmother's Influence

55:55 – Reflecting on Privilege and Responsibility

58:10 – Key Advice for Innovators

01:00:25 – What You Can Do Next

01:02:00 – Closing