53 - The Journey of Maryam Khazraee: From Pharmacy School to CEO of RXPharmacist

In this episode of the Innovation Mindset, hosted by Mark McNees and powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, Mark interviews Maryam Khazraee, the founder and CEO of RXPharmacist. Maryam shares insights about her upbringing in Florida, her educational journey at the University of Florida, and how she pivoted from engineering to pharmacy. Maryam opens up about the influence of her immigrant parents, her experience with financial independence, and her path to becoming a pharmacist. She explains the startup story of RX Pharmacist, a test prep resource company driven by a personal mission to help others. Maryam also discusses the challenges of balancing multiple roles, the importance of customer-centric product development, and the significance of self-grace and recognizing small wins. Tune in to hear her inspiring journey and valuable advice for budding entrepreneurs.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:23 Guest Introduction: Maryam Khazraee
00:53 Maryam's Background and Upbringing
05:21 Journey to Becoming a Pharmacist
07:28 Founding RX Pharmacist
13:52 Business Growth and Strategy
20:20 Challenges and Advice for Entrepreneurs
22:22 Final Thoughts and Reflections
24:20 Closing Remarks