In this episode, guest Zara Lord shares her journey from being an intensive care unit nurse to founding uPaged, a digital platform for connecting healthcare professionals to work opportunities in hospitals and aged care facilities.
The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, how it influenced uPaged's operations, and the company's focus on improving the healthcare workforce's deployment.
Zara emphasizes the importance of staying true to one's purpose, leveraging networking for growth, and the positive impact of addressing negative feedback.
00:17 The Genesis of uPaged: From Nursing to Tech Entrepreneur
02:24 Early Inspirations: Life on a Cattle Farm
04:55 Bridging Healthcare and Technology: The Journey Begins
09:04 The Challenges and Triumphs of Starting a Business
11:39 Navigating the Business World: Planning, Funding, and Growing
20:39 The Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare and Business
23:44 Exploring New Opportunities Amidst the Pandemic
27:20 Post-Pandemic Business Transformation and Growth
33:00 Focusing on Quality and Efficiency in Healthcare Staffing
37:18 The Future of Healthcare and the Role of Technology
40:59 Personal Learnings from the Entrepreneurial Journey
Links and Resources
Zara Lord LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zara-lord-upaged/
uPaged Website: https://upaged.com/
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