In this episode, Dr. Rishad Usmani sits down with Preston Alexander, co-founder of Forward Slash Health, a consultancy helping clinicians reclaim autonomy in medicine. From building furniture and rock climbing in Colorado to launching a medical device startup during the pandemic, Preston’s unconventional path shows how curiosity, grit, and timing…
Inside the Mind of the “Guinea Pig Generation” and the Future of AI in Healthcare In this episode, Dr. Rishad sits down with Dr. Adam Carewe, a physician-turned-healthtech innovator who believes we are the “guinea pig generation” in modern medicine. From his beginnings as a college basketball player and math…
In this episode, I sat down with Ben, an orthopedic surgeon who is making a significant career change after 17 years. He's moving away from his clinical practice to a leadership role at Commons Clinic, a company focused on value-based care. In our conversation, we explored his motivations for this…
Join Rishad Usmani in a profound conversation with engineer and investor Ronjon Nag as they explore the very fabric of our existence in an age of rapidly advancing AI. This episode ventures far beyond typical tech talk, diving deep into philosophical questions about what constitutes reality, the elusive nature of…
In this insightful episode, Rishad Usmani sits down with Niki Santo, co-founder and CEO of Swaza, a Silicon Valley biotechnology startup. Niki shares her compelling personal journey, marked by profound loss and a head injury in 2020, which led her to redefine her life's purpose and pivot into biotech entrepreneurship.…
In this episode, we sit down with Tanasi, a physician who has successfully transitioned into the world of venture capital, currently serving as a Venture Partner for Genesis Ventures, focusing on health tech, and as Chair of the board for Halo Health, Canada's physician angel group. We explore his unique…
Today, I'm joined by Artem Trotsyuk, an AI Fellow at Stanford, for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, especially within healthcare. Our conversation explores the fascinating intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and personal development, highlighting Artem's unique journey from aspiring doctor to a leader in AI ethics…
In this episode, I sit down with Sumitra, who offers a compelling dual perspective as a practicing physician and a venture capitalist at MedMountain Ventures. We explore his distinctive background, from his early fascination with neuroscience to his experiences in medical school and a notable period involved in political initiatives…
In this episode, I have a fascinating and in-depth conversation with my friend and fellow innovator, Dr. Neil. We dive into the complex world of AI in healthcare, exploring everything from our personal quests for contentment in this digital age to the very real possibilities and ethical questions surrounding AI-powered…
In this episode, we sit down with Josh Lee, Co-founder and CEO of SeamlessMD, a leading platform helping hospitals guide patients through episodes of care. Josh shares his unique journey from medical school to founding a successful healthtech company selling into the complex hospital market. He pulls back the curtain…
In this episode, I interview Ed about his diverse career path. Ed shares insights from his childhood as the son of immigrants in San Francisco, his journey through medicine from primary care to developing health technology, and his recent focus on lifestyle medicine. We discuss how early career experiences, like…
I spoke with Miriam from Pender Ventures about her journey from building a healthcare tech startup to venture capital. We covered the tough lessons learned as an entrepreneur, especially in deep tech, and her transition to investing.
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The most important lessons I learned from burning out were: 1. My worth is not determined by my success 2. Its okay to slow down and to pause 3. I do not need external validation 4. I do not need internal validation 5. My physician and mental health are more…
0:00 Introduction and childhood 2:34 Pursuing a bachelors in arts 5:46 From arts to business and AI 12:30 Thoughts on “Hire slow, fire fast” 14:25 How to avoid bad hires 20:30 Thoughts on remote work 24:55 If you could change one thing about Canadian healthcare, what would you change? 27:10…
Chris is a urologist, senior partner and Linivan advisory group. He completed his bachelors and M.D. at Queens University and his MBA at Wilfred Laurier. He previously ran clinical trials, has been a practicing urologist for 17 years and routinely advises medical startups. 0:00 Introduction 09:00 How do we get…
It was a pleasure speaking with Neil, we talk about: 1. Introduction 2. AI chatbots for Healthcare 3. The liability problem with AI and medicine 4. The reimbursement problem with AI and medicine 5. Should we require explainability for AI clinical adoption 6. Can AI be conscious and should it…
It was a pleasure speaking with Dr. Sohaib Siddiqui, he was very forthcoming with sharing several great insights from his experiences as an entrepreneur and investor. We talk about - His journey to running a family office fund - What he looks for in GPs - What he looks for…
Spencer is the Vice Chair of Medicine and the Lead Informatics Physician at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I and very thankful to him for sharing his insights and thoughts on healthcare with me. We talk about: - The future of electronic health records - Opportunities for…
Karim is a deep thinker and I have been lucky to have several insightful conversations with him about all things healthcare. I am excited to share some of these with you. He previously was the CEO and co-founder of Mednow, raising $44 million and taking it public at a $150…
Sahir Ali is a the founding general partner of Modi Ventures, an early stage venture fund investing in tech-bio startups. He is also an LP in multiple funds including Draper Associates and Khosla Ventures. He is an accomplished entrepreneur and investor. We discuss his path to launching a venture fund,…
Key takeaways: Selling a product or interviewing for a job isn’t about you, its about the customer, the user and the company respectively. Identify the world as it is, recognize the incentives and levers in place. After doing this, the path you should follow will be easier to pick. The…
I am grateful for Akhilesh Pathipati, MD, MBA to share his journey, experience and knowledge! We talk about: 1. His journey in venture capital 2. AI in Healthcare 3. Profitability in Healthcare 4. Health system design 5. Future of medical education 6. His investment criteria 7. And more! Akhilesh Pathipati:…
Zain is someone I have known and become friends with over the past year. I am a big fan of his progress so far and can't wait to continue following his journey. It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to speak with him about his journey into healthcare startups.…