Leena Lalson
Co-founder & CSO @ Healthiverse Wellness Pvt Ltd
"Co-founder & CSO at Healthiverse"
Origin Story The idea originated from a combination of personal experiences and observing the challenges women face with PCOS. We realized that hormone testing is often fragmented, reactive, and lacks personalized guidance, making it difficult for women to truly understand their hormonal and reproductive health. We wanted to build a solution that combines diagnostics with continuous hormone monitoring and personalized insights, enabling women to proactively manage PCOS and make informed health decisions.
Founder Journey I've always wanted to build something in healthcare because improving people's health has always been one of my core values. During my journey, I saw how women's hormonal health, especially PCOS, remains underserved despite affecting millions. Personal experiences around hormone-related challenges reinforced this gap. Together with my co-founder, I started Healthiverse to build accessible hormone diagnostics and personalized insights that empower women to better understand and manage their health.
Journey Before I completed my Bachelor's in Zoology and Master's in Genomic Science. My interest in translating research into real-world impact led me to fellowships with BIRAC SPARSH at HTIC IIT Madras Research Park, where I worked on healthcare innovation. Those experiences gave me the confidence to move from academic research to entrepreneurship and ultimately co-founded Healthiverse.
Top Advice
Stay true to your vision, but stay flexible about how you achieve it. Fall in love with the problem, not your first solution, because your solution will evolve. Be patient and keep showing up consistently- building a meaningful company is a marathon, not a sprint. Small, consistent progress compounds into lasting impact.
Wish I Knew Earlier
One of the biggest challenges was learning to prioritize. As a founder, you're constantly pulled in different directions- new opportunities, grant applications, investor meetings, product development, hiring, partnerships, and research. Initially, it felt overwhelming. Over time, I learned to break ambitious goals into smaller milestones and focus on executing one step at a time.