In this episode of Aarna’s News, host Aarna Sahu sits down with Julia Ochinero, a full-stack marketing leader and founder of JMO Consulting, to explore how startups can go from zero to traction with the right go-to-market strategy. With experience spanning 6 startups (including multiple exits), leadership at a Series D unicorn, and senior roles at Accenture, top PR agencies, and a Fortune 50 $2B business unit, Julia shares practical insights on AI marketing, brand strategy, product launches, and startup growth. Listeners will learn how battle-tested marketing can fuel innovation across industries like tech, AI, telco, and manufacturing, while also hearing Julia’s perspective on the importance of creativity, collaboration, and resilience in building successful companies.

On this episode of Aarna’s News, host Aarna Sahu speaks with Natasha Henry, an entrepreneurial leader and AI innovator driving real-world impact in women’s health and healthcare technology. Natasha shares her journey from academic experiences at NYU and executive education at Oxford to founding MyoCurrent, where she develops AI-powered solutions to close care gaps for women. Listeners will gain insights into artificial intelligence, user-centered design, health tech innovation, and strategies for women in STEM to thrive in technical and leadership roles. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in AI in healthcare, female tech leadership, diverse career pathways in STEM, and empowering girls to pursue technology and innovation careers.

In this episode of Aarna’s News, host Aarna Sahu sits down with Oksana Kovalchuk, founder of a leading UI/UX design agency and Techstars mentor with over 18 years of experience helping startups succeed. Oksana, who wrote her first line of code at just five years old, shares her journey from launching the largest app ever built on the Parse platform to guiding over 200 startups with her rare blend of technical expertise and design strategy. We discuss the importance of intentional product design, startup scalability, women in STEM, and navigating male-dominated industries, while uncovering actionable insights for entrepreneurs, designers, and young innovators looking to make an impact.