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After 5ish: Rathi Srinivas On Innovation

9 to 5ish with theSkimm
9 to 5ish with theSkimm
Episode • May 2, 2022 • 18m

Before Rathi Srinivas became the co-founder and CTO of Droplette, she got her PhD in chemical engineering from MIT. NBD. And now, she’s developed an award-winning skincare device that’s grounded in science and backed by NASA. This week, Rathi joined us to share how she thinks about making stuff that’s never been made before – that can have a real difference for women everywhere.


In this episode, Rathi shares: 

  • The differences between traditional fundraising and scientific grants
  • What it’s like to start a business with a friend
  • How becoming a mom changed her career 

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