The Healthtech Podcast

This week, we're revisiting episode 111 to delve into the true essence of entrepreneurship and the challenges of turning a mere idea into a thriving business. Join us as we listen to Charles Fisher, the founder and CEO of Unlearn.AI, share his fascinating journey, from the endless hours of coding to securing their first investment. Discover why Fisher believes that 'accidental entrepreneurship' may hold the key to success in this fiercely competitive industry.Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.comSubscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦:www.healthtechpigeon.comGet in touch with James: www.jamessomauroo.comLearn more about SomX for your healthtech company at somx.health

This week James is joined by Dr Vishaal Virani, Head of Health, UK at YouTube. Vishaal started his diverse career as an NHS doctor, before beginning his journey outside of clinical practice in healthcare strategy consulting. With a new found passion for solving strategic business problems and creating new partnerships in the healthtech ecosystem, Vishaal now works at YouTube, where he is building out the brand new Health offering to empower millions of YouTube users and NHS organisations across the UK. This episode is packed with take-home career advice, fresh insight for aspiring healthtech entrepreneurs and a fascinating story into one of the worlds largest content creation platforms.Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.comSubscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦:www.healthtechpigeon.comGet in touch with James: www.jamessomauroo.comLearn more about SomX for your healthtech company at somx.health

This week James is joined by scientist turned CEO, Zina Sarif. Zina's journey to entrepreneurship started as a cancer scientist and clinical researcher with over 7 years in drug development and clinical trials operations, before founding Yendou - a digital platform to accelerate clinical trials. They discuss the current bottlenecks in clinical trial design, and how technology can digitalise and streamline clinical operations to help clinical trial’ providers deliver the latest medical innovation to the right clinic and the right patient.Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.comSubscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦:www.healthtechpigeon.comGet in touch with James: www.jamessomauroo.comLearn more about SomX for your healthtech company at somx.health

This week, James is joined by PhD computational biologist, Dr Thomas Gurry. He has spent more than 15 years in academic research exploring dietary fibre and its influence on the gut microbiome, before venturing into entrepreneurship. After recognising the importance of fibre in maintaining a healthy gut and preventing chronic diseases, he co-founded myota. They combine patented research technology and precision fibre supplementation, designed to suit every person and every microbiome. Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.comSubscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦:www.healthtechpigeon.comGet in touch with James: www.jamessomauroo.comLearn more about SomX for your healthtech company at somx.health

In this episode, James is joined by Robert Miller, CEO of Wellbeing Software. They explore Robert's diverse background from designing nuclear power stations to CEO of the UK's leading provider of radiology and maternity software solutions. They dive into the qualities that make a successful CEO, and why building a culture of purpose and collaboration is essential for success. Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.comSubscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦:www.healthtechpigeon.comGet in touch with James: www.jamessomauroo.comLearn more about SomX for your healthtech company at somx.health

In this episode, James is joined by Roseanna Jaggard, serial entrepreneur and co-founder and CEO of DocComs. With an overburdened healthcare system, working overtime, late nights and coming home stressed is all too familiar - impacting not only clinicians but also their families. DocComs are on a mission to solve this problem by developing a digital communication system that enables clinicians to deliver faster, more efficient care. Roseanna shares how compassion drove her journey into healthtech, and how flexibility and diversity are key to building a successful company.Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.comSubscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦:www.healthtechpigeon.comGet in touch with James: www.jamessomauroo.comLearn more about SomX for your healthtech company at somx.health

This week, we are throwing it back to episode 105 with Chris Caulfield, registered nurse, Union leader and co-founder of Intelycare. They have built a solution to reduce the growing issue of staffing shortages and burnout experienced by nurses across the US. James and Chris dive into the topic of building a successful healthtech founding team, and how to attract talent that truly understand the healthcare problem. Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.comSubscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦:www.healthtechpigeon.comGet in touch with James: www.jamessomauroo.comLearn more about SomX for your healthtech company at somx.health

In this episode, we dive into the story of female health entrepreneur Kayleigh Hartigan. From her background in the public sector and private equity, Kayleigh has charted a unique and diverse path to entrepreneurship. Through her understanding of the intersection between incentives, healthcare financing, and current fertility treatments, she founded Fertility Mapper, a company that partners digital connection with a traditional community approach to fertility, providing necessary support through curated reviews and experiences of fertility health services. Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.comSubscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦:www.healthtechpigeon.comGet in touch with James: www.jamessomauroo.comLearn more about SomX for your healthtech company at somx.health

This week, James is joined by Dr Melinda Rees, a pioneering consultant clinical psychologist and healthtech entrepreneur on a mission to revolutionise mental health assessment and triage in the UK. Listen as they discuss the power of language-forming reality, attachment theory, and how technology is accelerating our understanding of mental health. They dive deep into the psychology of building a startup and how Melinda and her team at Psyomics are using clinically developed technology to get more people on the right care pathway, faster.Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.comSubscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦:www.healthtechpigeon.comGet in touch with James: www.jamessomauroo.comLearn more about SomX for your healthtech company at somx.health

In this episode, James is joined by Dr. Michelle Griffin, a gynaecologist and healthcare consultant with a passion for women's health. From her experience on the frontline of healthcare to taking senior roles with Public Health England, she now uses her unique blend of clinical and commercial insight to help founders develop clinically sound products and services that have an impact on healthcare. Tune in to hear her inspiring story and learn more about how she's accelerating innovation in the field of women's health.Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.comSubscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦:www.healthtechpigeon.comGet in touch with James: www.jamessomauroo.comLearn more about SomX for your healthtech company at somx.health