The Healthtech Podcast

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.

This week, James is joined by Mark Kildea, CEO of The Howard de Walden Estate (HdWE). Mark joined HdWE as Finance Director in July 2011 and became Chief Executive in September 2020. He leads and sets the strategy for the business, focusing on the strength of its location, the diversified portfolio, family ownership and long-term investment horizon. He is a member of the Executive Team responsible for people and sustainability.In partnership with Spacemade, HdWE officially opened Hale House, its new state-of-the-art Healthtech development, in April. Located in the Harley Street Health District, Hale House is a highly dynamic space, designed to cultivate innovation, encourage collaboration, and drive solutions to improve healthcare.Learn more: https://www.hdwe.co.uk/ 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

Neil Daly, Founder and CEO of Skin Analytics, discusses the revolutionary role of AI in skin cancer diagnosis. He shares insights on the development of their medical device, DERM, which has gained regulatory approval in the UK. The conversation highlights how AI technology can enhance early diagnosis and improve patient outcomes, while emphasizing the importance of human oversight and patient trust. Daly also navigates the challenges of compliance and funding within the healthcare landscape, painting an optimistic picture for the future of AI in medicine.

Dr. Hugh Harvey is the Managing Director of Hardian Health, specializing in software and AI medical devices. He discusses the intricate landscape of medical AI regulation, stressing the importance of achieving Class 3 approvals amidst challenging market dynamics. Transparency in marketing and product claims is key, especially for mental health solutions. Dr. Harvey also highlights the need for ethical practices in healthcare technology. By improving regulatory processes, he envisions a future where both innovation and patient safety can thrive.

Dr. Katie Baker, Director UK & Ireland of Tandem Health and a former healthcare CEO, discusses her journey from clinician to tech innovator. She highlights the urgent need for AI ambient scribes to ease clinician workloads, enhancing patient care. Katie shares insights on balancing career and motherhood while navigating leadership challenges. The conversation reveals how AI can revolutionize healthcare documentation, improve efficiencies in the NHS, and tackle the complexities of data integration. Truly a glimpse into the future of healthtech!

In this episode, James is joined by Jing Ouyang, Chief Growth Officer and Co-founder of Patchwork, an award-winning healthtech start-up that helps healthcare organisations implement flexible working. Drawing on his experience as a doctor, healthtech executive, and board advisor, Jing co-founded Patchwork to harness the power of flexible working and address the global healthcare workforce crisis by delivering tailored solutions to each organisation.Learn more: https://patchwork.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

This week, James is joined by Dr Laura Falvey, the Executive Clinical Director at Reset Health, a digital health company pioneering tech-driven, patient-centred solutions for metabolic health. With extensive experience in digital health interventions, Laura has played a key role in embedding virtual weight management services into NHS pathways. Before transitioning to digital health, she worked across medical, surgical, and primary care settings in the NHS, bringing frontline clinical insight to her work in health tech.Learn more: https://www.roczen.com/en-gb/nhsApply 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

Dr. Laura Tan shares invaluable insights for entrepreneurs in the health tech sector. She emphasizes the need for speed and alignment in startups, highlighting the CEO's role in promoting autonomy and communication. Effective hiring and goal-setting play crucial roles in organizational success, contrasting monetary targets with visionary goals. Additionally, she discusses the delicate balance of collaboration and control in small teams, stressing the importance of prioritization and clear communication as the team grows.

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.

Ali Parsa, the founder and CEO of Quadrivia AI and former leader of Babylon Health, shares his remarkable journey from investment banking to healthtech entrepreneurship. He candidly discusses the rise and fall of Babylon, offering valuable lessons learned and regrets that shape his new venture. Parsa explores the intricate dynamics of building patient-focused businesses in healthcare, reflecting on challenges and failures while emphasizing the transformative potential of AI in addressing systemic issues. His story interweaves resilience, ambition, and innovation in the digital health landscape.