The Healthtech Podcast #394 Dr Laura Tan from Avid: How can Medics Thrive in Startups? Lessons in Product, Coding and Community
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Apr 9, 2025 Dr. Laura Tan, a medical doctor and co-founder of Avid Health, shares her journey from clinical practice to health tech innovation. She discusses the crucial balance between creativity, coding, and community for medics looking to thrive in startups. Laura emphasizes developing proactive health platforms that gamify chronic disease management and enhance patient communication. She also tackles the shift towards preventive care in healthcare, highlighting the importance of human interaction alongside AI solutions, and the need for tailored health coaching approaches.
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Join Quality Healthtech Communities
- Join relevant health tech communities to explore how to enter the field.
- Be selective to find high-quality groups that align with your interests and goals.
Medical Student Coding Anecdote
- Laura Tan learned coding during a cardiovascular science project and co-founded a coding society at Imperial College Med School.
- This early initiative helped her gain entrepreneurial and technical skills foundational for her startup journey.
Role of a Product Manager
- Product managers connect technical, commercial, and clinical teams to define useful, feasible solutions.
- Their job is to strip back scope and ensure a cohesive, validated product that meets user needs.