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How Kali Healthcare is Reimagining Fetal Monitoring to Improve Pregnancy Outcomes | A/Prof Fiona Brownfoot & Dr. Emerson Keenan
05 Nov 2025
Episode SummaryA/Prof Fiona Brownfoot and Dr. Emerson Keenan are the co-founders of Kali Healthcare, a company determined to improve fetal monitoring — technology that has remained largely unchanged since the 1960s.Kali Healthcare has developed an electrical sensing wearable patch for fetal monitoring, providing clinicians with real-time information leading to improved patient outcomes.Fiona and Emerson discuss the power of consumer-centric design (like making the hardware look like a makeup compact), and offer key lessons on how to secure funding and integrate new technology into complex healthcare systems.Time Stamps02:45 – Fiona and Emerson speak about their backgrounds03:26 – Origins of Kali Healthcare06:00 – How Kali Healthcare's electrical sensing wearable patch works07:27 – How clinicians are making use of the real-time insights10:00 – What makes Kali Healthcare’s wearable different to existing solutions13:33 — Breakthroughs they’ve experienced16:00 – Stepping into the founder role and the "ultimate rollercoaster"20:02 – Fundraising lessons: why it always takes longer than you think21:09 – Advice for other healthcare foundersResources🌐 Kali Healthcare - https://www.kalihealthcare.com/Assoc. Prof. Fiona Branford - https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-prof-fiona-brownfoot-871036b8Emerson Keenan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emersonkeenanAcknowledgment of CountryWe acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we record and pay our respects to their Elders, past and present. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.DisclaimerThe New Script is a podcast created for educational and awareness-raising purposes only. The conversations you’ll hear are not intended to be medical advice.Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for any personal medical concerns or decisions.✨ Connect with Frances and MakenzieFrances LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frances-goh/Makenzie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/makenziethomas/The Day One NetworkThe New Script is part of Day One, the podcast network dedicated to founders, operators & investors. https://dayone.fm/newsletter
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