What does it take to transform a men’s health start-up into one of the fastest-growing digital healthcare providers in the UK? In this episode of The Tech Talks Daily Podcast, I explore this question with Sokratis Papafloratos, founder and CEO of Numan.
Since launching Numan in 2018, Sokratis has overseen its remarkable journey from offering solutions for erectile dysfunction to becoming a full-scale digital healthcare provider supporting over 500,000 patients. The business generated £30 million in revenue in 2023 and more than doubled in 2024, while building a team of over 150 professionals.
But Numan’s evolution isn’t just about scaling services—it’s about leading the future of health tech. Sokratis shares how Numan is setting new benchmarks by integrating AI, predictive analytics, and data science into its operations.
We discuss the company’s latest innovation: the AI Health Assistant, a groundbreaking tool designed to offer personalised, real-time health guidance while adhering to rigorous safety and regulatory standards. This tool, backed by Numan's proprietary Aegis Monitoring System, is redefining patient engagement, ensuring clinical accuracy, and delivering up to 99% clinically reviewed responses.
Sokratis also outlines how AI can provide scalable, personalised healthcare solutions for stigmatised conditions like obesity. With the AI Health Assistant already supporting over 3,000 patients in its beta phase, we discuss how this technology has helped patients collectively lose over 200,000kg. Sokratis explains how Numan’s patient-centred AI approach is bridging critical gaps in healthcare by ensuring safe, tailored support that evolves with patient needs.
We explore Numan’s ambitious plans to launch more AI-driven tools in 2025, aiming to lead the UK’s health tech market and expand globally. Sokratis shares his broader vision for digital healthcare, insights on balancing technology with compassionate care, and the crucial role of AI safety frameworks like ISO42001.
As the digital healthcare landscape continues to evolve, Numan’s journey offers lessons in scaling innovation responsibly while staying patient-focused. How can AI reshape healthcare delivery? What challenges and opportunities lie ahead for health tech? Join us to hear Sokratis Papafloratos share his insights and help us understand how technology is transforming healthcare journeys for millions.
