#130 | The 12-Year Mindset Every MedTech Founder Needs To Raise and Scale

Digital-health cash is scarce — but that didn’t stop Tamar Blue from raising over $1M for MentalHappy.

In this episode, Hakeem sits down with Tamar to unpack how she built traction, validated real user demand, and developed a long-term founder mindset in a funding environment where most startups are stalling. If you’re building in mental health, MedTech, or anywhere capital is tight, this one’s for you.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

– How Tamar used simple user-validation tactics to build trust and momentum

– What made her stand out to investors (and how she kept conversations alive)

– Why adopting a 12-year mindset changes how you pitch, build, and lead

Perfect for MedTech builders hungry for traction — and ready to play the long game.