#89: On Becoming a Doctorpreneur, an Evolutionary Journey Thomas Tsang, MD, Valera Health

August 10, 2016Business, Health, Innovation, Startups, UncategorizedAccess to care, Steven KreinStartUp Health NOW

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Dr. Thomas Tsang, CEO and cofounder of Valera Health, talks about his life transforming work going from a practicing internist to writing legislation for the Affordable Care Act, his decision to become an entrepreneur and the camaraderie found as a Healthcare Transformer.

GUEST: Dr. Thomas Tsang, Valera Health

HOST: Steven Krein, StartUp Health

LOCATION: Wearable Tech + Digital Health Conference, New York, NY

● Writing Policy Legislation; A LifeTransforming Opportunity

● The Decision to Become an Entrepreneur

● Educating, Convincing and Selling: The Early Adopters

(Access the full transcript here: https://medium.com/p/5b697104d72b)

#88: Helping Consumerize Health Insurance – Sally Poblete, Wellthie

August 3, 2016Business, Health, Innovation, Startups, UncategorizedCost to ZeroStartUp Health NOW

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Sally Poblete, Founder & CEO of Wellthie, chats about her mission, how the Affordable Care Act has given the insurance industry an opportunity for disruption and keeping a positive mindset through the process.

#87: The Maker Movement in Healthcare – Susannah Fox, HHS

July 27, 2016Business, Health, Innovation, Startups, UncategorizedUnity StoakesStartUp Health NOW

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Susannah Fox, CTO at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, discusses the Invent Health initiative and the potential she sees in the creation of new tools in and around improving innovation in health care.

GUEST: Susannah Fox, HHS
HOST: Unity Stoakes, StartUp Health
LOCATION: StartUp Health Festival, San Francisco, CA

IN THIS EPISODE:
“Invent Health”
An Innovation Nation
The Potential in the Creation of Tools, Through the “ Invent Health” Initiative
Supporting the Invent Health Initiative

#86: Pharma’s Digital Transformation – Bruno Villetelle & Nicole Mowad-Nassar, Takeda Pharma

July 20, 2016Business, Health, Innovation, Startups, UncategorizedAccess to care, Unity StoakesStartUp Health NOW

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Bruno Villetelle, Chief Digital Officer, and Nicole Mowad-Nassar, Vice President of Marketing at Takeda Pharmaceutical, discuss their embarkation on a digital transformation journey; how commercial innovation is bridging the gap between industry, providers, academia and patients to coordinate care; and how large companies evolve as a result of the wave of innovation that’s coming into the market.

GUEST: Bruno Villetelle and Nicole Mowad-Nassar, Takeda Pharmaceutical
HOST: Unity Stoakes, StartUp Health
LOCATION: Wearable Tech + Digital Health Conference, San Francisco, CA

IN THIS EPISODE:
Lessons Learned by Large Companies Working With Small Emerging Startups
Collaborating With Takeda: Advice to the Startup
Takeda in the Future

(Access the full transcript here: https://medium.com/p/25d841b9e9fe)

#85: Solutions for Behavior Change in Corporate Wellness – Chris Cutter, LifeDojo

July 13, 2016Business, Health, Innovation, Startups, UncategorizedLongevity, mental healthStartUp Health NOW

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Chris Cutter, founder and CEO of LifeDojo, discusses his reasons for building a behavioral health company, advice on breaking into the corporate wellness market, what’s next for LifeDojo and a personal behavior change tip to build healthy habits at the office or at home.

#84: Turning Accidents into Opportunities – Dr. Philip Low, NeuroVigil

July 6, 2016UncategorizedBrain healthStartUp Health NOW

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Dr. Philip Low, Founder, Chairman and CEO of NeuroVigil, discusses the mission of his neurodiagnostics company, the importance of taking risks in building your business and how unexpected circumstances can be turned into valuable opportunities.

#83: Pioneering Behavioral Health Solutions – Eve Phillips, Empower Interactive

June 29, 2016Uncategorizedmental health, Unity StoakesStartUp Health NOW

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Eve Phillips, CEO and co-founder of Empower Interactive discusses the mission of Empower Interactive, her thoughts on whether to focus on the business model or product at the early stages of a business and her own special “nugget” of wisdom for entrepreneurs.

GUEST: Eve Phillips, Empower Interactive
HOST: Unity Stoakes, StartUp Health
LOCATION: Wearable Tech + Digital Health Conference, San Francisco, CA

IN THIS EPISODE:
Creating Empower Interactive
Nuggets for Entrepreneurs
Eve, on Focusing Your Business Model vs Product

Show Notes and Key Takeaways(Access the full transcript here: https://medium.com/p/c27c85550812)

#82: “Doctorpreneurs” Innovating Today in Healthcare – Dr. Keith Black, Cedars-Sinai

June 22, 2016Business, Health, Innovation, Startups, UncategorizedBrain health, Cure Disease, Unity StoakesStartUp Health NOW

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Keith L. Black, MD, Chairman and Professor, Department of Neurosurgery at Cedars-Sinai, discusses his passion and focus on brain tumors and other brain disorders, the movement he sees in healthcare towards predictive medicine, and his advice to young and aspiring entrepreneurial ‘wannabes’.

GUEST: Dr. Keith Black, Cedars-Sinai
HOST: Unity Stoakes, StartUp Health
LOCATION: Wearable Tech + Digital Health Conference, San Francisco, CA

IN THIS EPISODE:
Advice to Young Entrepreneur “Wannabes”
Dr. Black’s Personal Mission
Dr. Black, on Predictive Medicine

Show Notes and Key Takeaways (Access the full transcript here: https://medium.com/p/27abc096eb14)

#81 Harnessing Information Technology for a Common Objective – Manu Kodiyan, Althea Health

June 15, 2016Business, Health, Innovation, Startups, UncategorizedCure Disease, Unity StoakesStartUp Health NOW

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Manu Kodiyan, Co-Founder & CEO of Althea Health, chats with StartUp Health Co-Founder & President, Unity Stoakes, about the huge opportunities Althea Health presents in disrupting pharma by helping engage rare disease groups to assist them in finding cures.

GUEST: Manu Kodiyan, Althea Health
HOST: Unity Stoakes, StartUp Health
LOCATION: Wearable Tech + Digital Health Conference, San Francisco, CA

IN THIS EPISODE:
The Mission of Althea Health
A Huge Opportunity for Althea Health
The Big Ask: “Why?”

Show Notes and Key Takeaways (Access the full transcripts here: https://medium.com/p/27ce1fbb16ed)

#80: The Importance of Passion in Building Your Digital Health Company – Ron Gutman, HealthTap

June 8, 2016Business, Health, Innovation, Startups, UncategorizedUnity StoakesStartUp Health NOW

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Ron Gutman, CEO and founder of HealthTap, sits down with StartUp Health Co-Founder and President, Unity Stoakes to discuss HealthTap’s mission, apply technology to healthcare and the importance of passion in building your company.

GUEST: Ron Gutman, HealthTap
HOST: Unity Stoakes, StartUp Health
LOCATION: Wearable Tech + Digital Health Conference, San Francisco, CA

IN THIS EPISODE:
The Mission of HealthTap
Applying Technology to Healthcare
Passion, Passion, Passion