

Sumbul Desai, MD: VP of Health at Apple
Jul 5, 2021
Sumbul Desai, MD, the vice president of health at Apple, shares her remarkable journey from medicine to technology. She discusses how a family medical crisis inspired her to innovate in healthcare. Emphasizing health data sharing and user privacy, she sheds light on the importance of empathy in health management. Desai also reflects on the value of mistakes and self-trust, advocating for growth through discomfort and resilience. Her unique background, from Walt Disney to Stanford Medicine, highlights how diverse experiences fuel impactful health technology.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Navigating Aspirations and Expectations
02:45 • 7min
From Medicine to Tech: A Journey of Impact
09:29 • 25min
Leveraging Past Experiences for Innovation in Health Technology
34:27 • 2min
Embracing Mistakes for Growth
36:21 • 3min
Embracing Discomfort on the Journey to Growth
39:30 • 4min