The Accidental Entrepreneur: How Andrew Lacy Turned Rejection into Health Tech Innovation
Andrew Lacy stumbled into entrepreneurship after failing to land a tech job. His first company did so well that he eventually sold it to Disney. Believing he had business all figured out, he launched another company, only to realize that success wasn’t guaranteed. For his next venture, Prenuvo, Andrew took a more thoughtful approach, but investors repeatedly rejected the idea. Determined to make it work, he bootstrapped and secured loans to launch a clinic in Silicon Valley. Today, Prenuvo is revolutionizing preventive healthcare. In this episode, Andrew shares valuable insights on reinventing yourself, making bold career changes, and pushing through setbacks to bring innovative ideas to life.
Andrew Lacy is an Australian serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and the founder/CEO of Prenuvo, a pioneering health tech company using whole-body imaging for early disease detection, including cancer.
In this episode, Ilana and Andrew will discuss:
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From Lawyer to Accidental Tech Entrepreneur
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Lessons from His First Business
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The Pains and Gains of Having a Co-founder
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Starting a Company, Again?
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Cultural Differences in Entrepreneurship
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Tough Truths About Building a Startup
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The Health Scan That Birthed Prenuvo
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Dealing with Investor Rejection
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The Future of Healthcare with Prenuvo
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A Surprising Fact About Andrew
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His Hack for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Andrew Lacy is an Australian serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and founder/CEO of Prenuvo, a pioneering health tech company using whole-body imaging for early disease detection, including cancer. He envisions a future where healthcare is more affordable and accessible, and where people embrace health screenings as tools for long-term wellness. Andrew also co-founded Tapulous, a key player in the early iPhone app ecosystem, later acquired by Disney. He has held leadership roles at McKinsey and Disney.
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