E89 Saving Lives with Aviation: How Laura Epstein is Revolutionizing Organ Transplant Logistics

Join us as Laura Epstein, the founder of Pulse Charter Connect, shares her inspiring journey of combining aviation expertise with a mission to save lives. With a background in aerospace engineering and a passion for logistics, Laura is redefining how organ transport operates. Pulse Charter Connect is a healthcare logistics platform that ensures vital organs and surgeons reach their destinations quickly and efficiently, contributing to life-saving procedures. In this episode, Laura takes us behind the scenes of founding and growing Pulse Charter Connect. She sheds light on the challenges of innovating in the niche organ transplant logistics space and offers actionable advice for navigating entrepreneurship as a solo founder. Whether you’re intrigued by the intersection of healthcare and technology, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply inspired by purpose-driven businesses, Laura’s story is a masterclass in resilience, innovation, and making a difference. 🔑 KEY HIGHLIGHTS PULSE CHARTER CONNECT: TRANSFORMING ORGAN TRANSPLANT LOGISTICS Laura introduces her groundbreaking platform, which bridges aviation, healthcare, and logistics to save lives by optimizing organ and surgeon transport. LESSONS IN SOLO ENTREPRENEURSHIP Laura shares the challenges and rewards of building a company without a co-founder, emphasizing the power of community, persistence, and leveraging a network of advisors. INNOVATION IN HEALTHCARE LOGISTICS Learn how Laura combines her aviation expertise with technology to address inefficiencies in organ transport, enabling faster, safer, and more cost-effective solutions. THE IMPORTANCE OF RESILIENCE AND PURPOSE From starting as a student entrepreneur to managing a high-stakes mission, Laura highlights how purpose-driven work and adaptability keep her motivated through challenges. MEASURING IMPACT: 65 LIVES SAVED Pulse Charter Connect’s mission is not just about business success but real-world impact, with 65 lives saved to date and counting. ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS FOR ASPIRING FOUNDERS Laura provides practical advice for entrepreneurs, including how to approach accelerators strategically, simplify complex ideas for pitches, and build meaningful relationships in niche markets. RESOURCES & LINKS Learn More About Pulse Charter Connect: pulsecharterconnect.com Connect with Laura on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laura-epstein-mba/ Podcast Website: foundersecretspod.com 🔔 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: @foundersecretspod TikTok: @foundersecrets Twitter: @founder_secrets LinkedIn: Founder Secrets Podcast 🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/4h59tyer WATCH THE PODCAST YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@foundersecretspod ⚡ SPONSORED BY DASH Simplify your success with Dash! From CRM management to social media, bookkeeping, and more, Dash provides top-tier remote talent solutions so you can focus on growing your business. Learn more: hirewithdash.com 🔔 DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! Enjoyed this episode? LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more inspiring conversations with world-changing founders.