The average wait time for public dental health care is 2-3 years. Dr Kyle Turner created Pearlii to provide oral care for disadvantaged people.
The Pearlii app lets the user take a free photo of their teeth and will give feedback on any signs of dental issues. Pearlii has landed on product hunt multiple times including being number #9 for the product of 2020.
Problem:
35% of people rely on the public dental system in Sydney and Melbourne, the appointments are expensive and people are neglecting their dental health.
Solution:
Pearlii is helping to solve this problem by having an AI algorithm which detects gum/teeth issues for free by taking a photo of your mouth. They are also working towards treatment via a dental treatment van.
One big piece of advice:
You must have a strong why behind your business and need to do some good with that why. Try to have a purpose-led business.
Bullets:
00:00 - Introduction
01:18 - The business Kyle would start today
02:21 - The problem and solution Pearlii is giving
04:50 - Good oral health
05:50 - Reaching Pearlii’s first customers
09:50 - Pearlii got on product hunt
12:20 - The business model didn’t work
15:15 - There are two sides of the coin for public health
16:19 - Kyle will be pissed if they don’t get the truck
19:00 - People are more conscious of their health now
19:55 - How to stand out in a busy market
22:18 - The key to success for a product hunt launch
25:40 - The next thing in the future for Pearlii
27:40 - What made Kyle a better founder
30:00 - Kyle's one big piece of advice
Show & tell
Kyle’s Dog – Brian the Mascot
Product Hunt - https://www.producthunt.com/
Pearlii - https://www.pearlii.com/
