Ariana Thacker is a chemical engineer, venture capitalist, and the founder and CEO of MoldCo, a health-tech platform addressing mold toxicity.
After co-founding Conscience VC to invest in science-driven startups, Ariana launched MoldCo, inspired by her own health journey.
Today, she leverages her technical expertise and investing background to pioneer data-driven, empathetic solutions for overlooked healthcare and environmental challenges.
In this episode, chemical engineer Ariana Thacker, founder of MoldCo, breaks down how to test for mold exposure at home and in your body, why genetics (HLA haplotype) determine who actually gets sick, and how her company's affordable, virtual Shoemaker-protocol care gets 90%+ of patients significantly better.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Intro: Mold Toxicity & Guest Ariana Thacker
01:43 – Sponsor: Peluva Shoes Ad
03:30 – Interview Begins: Ariana's Mold Journey
04:21 – Her Symptoms: Brain Fog, GI Issues, Fatigue, Hair Loss
06:07 – Finding the Shoemaker Protocol & Key Biomarkers
06:43 – Founding MoldCo & the Scale of the Problem
08:30 – Why Doctors Miss Mold-Related Illness
10:47 – MoldCo's 3-Step Approach: Test, Diagnose, Treat
12:29 – Why Not Everyone Gets Sick: HLA Genetics
14:17 – Host's Story: Mold Hiding in a Client's Car
16:20 – Patient Outcomes: Symptoms & Recovery Rates
17:36 – Treatment Protocol: Meds, Supplements & Diet
18:46 – Environmental Warning Signs & Testing Methods
23:14 – Finding a Qualified Mold Inspector
25:04 – Industry Gaps & Wasted Money on Bad Care
26:40 – Higher Coaching, App & Retreats
31:41 – Cost, HSA/FSA & Insurance Coverage Push
33:49 – Getting Started with MoldCo Testing
35:49 – Dr. Shoemaker's Research & CIRS Origins
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