298. Scott Hickle, Co-Founder and CEO of Throne

Today, I'm joined by Scott Hickle, co-founder and CEO of Throne.


Leveraging AI and computer vision, Throne’s clip-on toilet device
analyzes waste to provide real-time insights into gut health,
hydration, and urinary function.


In this episode, we discuss the future of health tracking through
smart hardware.


We also cover:




Breaking through the bathroom stigma




Advancing gut-focused healthtech




Pursuing cancer detection




 


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Throne’s Website: https://thronescience.com/ 


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Chapters: 


(00:00) Introduction 


(00:50) Scott's Background and Throne Overview 


(01:58) Breaking Through Bathroom Stigma


(05:30) Technology Barriers and User Experience Challenges 


(09:40) From Poker Game Joke to Serious Health Innovation 


(14:48) Cancer Detection Potential and Lifesaving
Applications 


(17:30) Funding and Mass Production Roadmap 


(20:35) AI Models and Computer Vision Accuracy 


(25:20) Revolutionizing Medical Assessment Standards 


(26:50) Branding Strategy and Market Education 


(30:55) Building Authentic Health Brand with Humor 


(34:50) Third Wave Health Tracking and Market Positioning 


(38:00) Pre-Launch Preparation and Product Development 


(40:35) Conclusion