Can science help women extend their reproductive window to menopause and reduce IVF failure?

In this episode of Startup Scaleup People, we speak with Jordan Abdi, physician-founder and CEO of U-Ploid, a biotech startup aiming to dramatically improve egg quality for older mothers and revolutionize fertility treatment.

🎧 Hosted by Mario Rivas and Tiffany Shown, this conversation explores fertility innovation, biotech funding, reproductive stigma, and how Jordan’s team is working to redefine what’s possible in maternal health.

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🧭 Chapters

00:00 Intro & Jordan's Medical & Biotech Journey

05:00 How U-Ploid Is Tackling IVF Failure & Egg Quality

10:00 The IVF Market, Unmet Needs, and Awareness Gaps

15:00 Biotech Risks, Safety, and Clinical Milestones

20:00 Stigma, Male Fertility & Fertility Education

25:00 Building U-Ploid: Board, Fundraising & Strategy

30:00 Navigating Regulation & Global Clinical Pathways

35:00 Lessons for Biotech Founders & Hope for the Future

💬 Key Highlights▸ CEO of U-Ploid, a biotech startup tackling maternal age-related infertility▸ Lead product Livanta shows 84% reduction in egg chromosome errors in lab studies▸ IVF failure rate is 70%; most caused by egg quality decline▸ Vision to extend fertility window up to menopause with advanced therapeutics▸ Funded, with global board and clinical trial preparation underway

👥 Who Should ListenCouples • IVF patients • Biotech founders • Women's health leaders • Fertility doctors • Healthcare investors

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