The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified Replay - Why Healthcare is Broken and How to Fix it, A Future Path Forward Where Doctors are Architects not Providers, and How the Employer-Sponsored Healthcare System is Designed to Fail Us (Adrian Aoun)
Dec 23, 2024
Adrian Aoun dives into why the healthcare system is failing us, suggesting that innovation and AI can reshape the future. He proposes a visionary role for doctors as architects of health rather than mere providers. The discussion challenges the traditional employer-sponsored model, advocating for a direct-to-consumer approach that emphasizes prevention over reactive care. Insights on leveraging technology for continuous health monitoring reveal exciting possibilities for patient engagement and better outcomes.
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Early Founder Journey
- Adrian Aoun's early life challenges in the US led him to computers and founding his first company at 13.
- This company evolved from building websites to online software and hosting before being acquired by Google.
From Rejection to Acquisition
- Despite initially being rejected by Google for his GPA, Aoun's AI company was later acquired by them.
- He then built Google's AI division, growing it to hundreds of people and acquiring DeepMind.
Work on Big Problems
- Work on big problems that matter to humanity, even if they seem daunting.
- The effort is similar whether the problem is small or large, so choose something impactful.