The Healthtech Podcast #1 How to Get Into Healthtech: Randeep Sidhu – Healthtech AI, FTSE 50 Board, LGBTQ+ Leader
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May 28, 2025 Randeep Sidhu, Chief Product Officer and AI specialist, shares his unconventional journey from evolutionary biology to health tech, including pivotal roles in the NHS COVID-19 app. He discusses the surprising intersections between gaming and health, emphasizing how personal strengths can enhance a career in digital health. Randeep highlights the responsibilities of product leaders in health tech, advocating for mentorship and collaboration as key to navigating this dynamic field.
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Randeep's Non-Traditional Path
- Randeep Sidhu's path into health tech was non-traditional, combining social impact, strategy consulting, and regulated startups.
- He started with Teach First, moved to board roles in healthcare charities, then strategy consulting, finally entering health tech through product roles.
Peacetime vs Wartime CPOs
- Randeep distinguishes between 'peacetime' and 'wartime' chief product officers in health tech.
- He excels in chaotic, high-risk, first-to-market product builds rather than stable, incremental developments.
Leverage Your Strengths Smartly
- Identify your world-class skills and understand how to leverage them in health tech roles.
- Gain relevant experience by finding opportunities within your current environment and build professional credibility through board or charity work.