At 10, Devika was doing night shifts caring for her nan. Fast-forward and she’s one of the tiny handful of female CEOs on the NASDAQ, building life-changing dementia tech while anonymous investors critique… her handbags. In this episode, she shares the real story behind her “why”: caring for her grandma, building a booming care startup, being bullied out of the business she created, surviving an abusive relationship, sobbing on Old Street while her face covered every Tube station, and then - plot twist - meeting the love of her life in Ibiza wearing five-day-old underwear. We dig into resilience, misogyny, motherhood, leadership, and her mission to transform dementia care for every family. It’s raw, heartfelt, unexpectedly funny, and a hug for anyone who’s ever thought, “I don’t know if I can get up again.”(We do touch on domestic abuse, grief and mental health - please listen gently.)Devika’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devikawood/?originalSubdomain=ukAyla Care: https://www.ayla-care.com/Women in Health: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealth-women-in-health🚗 Thinking about a new car but not ready to drop the cash all at once? Our mini-episode with Lexus explains car financing in plain English (and yes, we made it fun): https://youtu.be/klxsa-upYH4?si=mStDjeNaPWvERlt_ Credits:Hosts: Victoria Harris & Sophie HallwrightProducer & Editor: Emily RigbySocial & Digital Manager: Lucy MunroLeave us a message on The Curve Hotline 💌☎️For more from The Curve:Investing ClubWebsiteInstagramYouTubeTikTokNewsletter(00:00:00) Episode Preview (00:01:12) Quick Disclaimer (00:01:23) The Curve x Lexus (00:02:24) Who is Devika Wood? (00:09:12) Devika’s Grandma & Her ‘Why’ (00:17:16) Co-Founding Vida at 26 (00:30:27) Rock Bottom (00:34:15) The biggest Learning Devika Has Had (00:40:52) Devika’s Mission Now (00:41:54) Devika’s Message to Mums (00:44:36) Thank You For Listening! (00:45:01) Financial DisclaimerDisclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.
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