The Healthtech Podcast

In the sixth episode of the "How to Get Into Healthtech" mini-series, Curistica's Dr Keith Grimes is joined by Dr Dave Triska, GP Partner and digital health leader. As Digital Lead for Surrey Heartlands, Dave has driven region-wide transformation projects to modernise care and improve outcomes. Dave has mentored over 100 practices through their digital journeys, bringing a rare blend of clinical insight and tech expertise to healthtech at scale.Connect with Dave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-triska-b807239b/  Get in touch with Keith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkeithgrimes/Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.comSubscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.comLearn more about SomX for your healthtech company at somx.health

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Josh Au Yeung, a neurology registrar at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and clinical lead at TORTUS AI, shares his journey into healthtech. He discusses the intersection of neuroscience and AI, revealing how insights from the brain can inform AI advancements. Josh also highlights the importance of serendipity in navigating medical careers, emphasizing the value of unexpected opportunities. He reflects on the challenges of medical school and the necessity of practical experience in utilizing AI within clinical settings.

On the third episode of our 'First Look' series, James is joined by Joe Rowan, Chief of Staff at the Voyagers, a community based organisation that brings together people from across climate tech and healthtech to drive impact. The Voyagers have launched the UK's healthtech festival 'THE FIX' coming to Harwell Science Campus, Oxford in September 2025. Learn more: https://thefix.io/Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.comSubscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.comLearn more about SomX for your healthtech company at somx.health

James and Liam discuss the NHS 10-Year Plan, focusing on its core shifts towards community care, digital transformation, and preventative health. They explore the integration of AI and technology in healthcare, the challenges and critiques of the plan, and its implications for healthtech startups.Connect with Liam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-d-cahill/Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.comSubscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.comLearn more about SomX for your healthtech company at somx.health

This week, James is joined by David Buller, Managing Partner at KELES, a VC firm investing in European growth-stage digital health companies. David's career spans from being a healthtech entrepreneur to leading a venture capitalist firm in digital health. With a proven track record in business building, strong investment returns, and an extensive international network, David has a unique ability to identify world-class innovations to deliver robust returns in the global market. Learn more: https://keles.care/Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.comSubscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.comGet in touch with James: www.jamessomauroo.com

On the first episode of our "First Look" series, James is joined by Digital Health Consultant and Founder of Curistica, Dr Keith Grimes. Keith shares the latest on Curistica's recent partnership with X-on Health and TORTUS to deploy AI clinical tools across 3,500+ UK GP practices. Connect with Keith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkeithgrimes/Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.comSubscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.comLearn more about SomX for your healthtech company at somx.health

This week, James is joined by Dr Mustafa Sultan, Clinical AI and Growth Lead at Anterior and host of the Big Picture Medicine podcast. From working as an Emergency Department doctor in the NHS, Mustafa uses his clinical and technological expertise to support Anterior on their mission to build an AI platform that reduces the administrative burden on clinicians. Learn more: https://www.anterior.com/Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.comSubscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.comGet in touch with James: www.jamessomauroo.com

Dr. Lucinda Scharff, a Senior Clinical Specialist at Google, shares her journey from medicine to health tech, blending clinical expertise with innovative product development. She discusses the importance of balancing academic pursuits with personal passions, and the challenges encountered while transitioning from clinics to tech. Lucinda emphasizes mentorship’s role in navigating career shifts and explores the integration of AI in healthcare, showcasing how technology can revolutionize health outcomes. Her insights encourage diverse paths and embracing the uncertainty in health tech careers.

In the third episode of the "How to Get Into Healthtech" mini-series, Curistica’s Dr. Keith Grimes is joined by Dr. Arrash Yassaee, Deputy Director of MedTech Innovation at NHS England. A passionate advocate for transforming healthcare through evidence-based innovation, Arrash has led clinical safety and R&D for multiple Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) products, supporting millions of patients worldwide. His extensive experience spans national roles in policy development, workforce optimisation, and large-scale transformation projects, and he has overseen digital health research across three continents.Get in touch with Arrash: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-arrash/Get in touch with Keith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkeithgrimes/Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.comSubscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.comLearn more about SomX for your healthtech company at somx.health

In the second episode of the "How to Get Into Healthtech" mini-series, Curistica’s Dr. Keith Grimes is joined by Stephanie Riley, Lead Product Manager at DrDoctor. After starting her career as a Nurse in the NHS, Stephanie took a leap into healthtech in 2019, where she joined Pando as a Clinical Engagement Manager.Experienced in clinical product management and change management, Stephanie is driven by a constant desire to add value to people’s lives through the delivery of healthcare using innovative mediums.Get in touch with Stephanie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-r-8503b9188/Get in touch with Keith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkeithgrimes/Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.comSubscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.comLearn more about SomX for your healthtech company at somx.health