The Healthtech Podcast #353 Why digital twins are the future of clinical decision making with Benedikt von Thüngen, CEO of Sanome
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Jun 5, 2024 In this engaging conversation, Benedikt von Thüngen, CEO of Sanome, shares his journey from Eastern Germany to leading a data-driven healthcare revolution. He discusses the groundbreaking concept of 'human digital twins' that enhance clinical decision-making through predictive analytics. Benedikt emphasizes the need for timely health detection and how digital twins can improve patient outcomes. He also reflects on resilience in entrepreneurship and the importance of transparency in healthcare technology, paving the way for trust and innovation.
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Resilience Learned From His Father
- Benedikt von Thüngen learned resilience from his father, who rebuilt businesses after failure.
- That upbringing shaped his tolerance for risk and persistence as a founder.
Raising Cash During Lehman's Fall
- Benedikt described raising capital during the 2008 Lehman collapse and the company running out of cash.
- The crisis forced brutal deal terms and ultimately insolvency, shaping his future hiring and investor choices.
Scaling Speechmatics Fast
- Benedikt co‑founded Speechmatics and scaled it from a few people to ~60 with multimillion-pound revenue.
- They sold to major tech companies but learned they under‑funded growth and missed larger scale opportunities.