

The Healthtech Podcast
Dr. James Somauroo
The Healthtech Podcast covers the latest in health and technology through interviews with disruptive healthtech startups and leaders. Whether you’re a patient, founder, investor or simply interested in healthtech, The Healthtech Podcast has it covered.
🌍 Listeners in over 150 countries.
🎙 New episode every week.
🗣 Hosted by Dr James Somauroo.
www.thehealthtechpodcast.com | www.somx.health | www.jamessomauroo.com
🌍 Listeners in over 150 countries.
🎙 New episode every week.
🗣 Hosted by Dr James Somauroo.
www.thehealthtechpodcast.com | www.somx.health | www.jamessomauroo.com
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May 15, 2024 • 1h 50min
#350 How healthcare will change in the face of large language models, with Dr Keith Grimes from Curistica
Dr. Keith Grimes discusses merging technology and healthcare, pioneering AI initiatives at Babylon, and founding Curistica. They explore AI in healthcare, empathetic AI, and the future of large language models for transformative applications in the industry.

May 8, 2024 • 57min
#349 The Reproductive Revolution with Dr Helen O'Neill, CEO of Hertility [The Healthtech Podcast LIVE]
This week, we're revisiting our very first Healthtech Podcast Live event where James was joined by Dr Helen O'Neill Founder and CEO of Hertility. As a lecturer in reproductive and molecular genetics and a leading expert in reproductive science, Helen founded Hertility with the goal to bring reproductive science out of the lab and into the hands of every single women worldwide. Learn more about Hertility: https://hertilityhealth.com/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

May 2, 2024 • 1h 13min
#348 How a tech bio community can accelerate AI/ML adoption with Dr. Raminderpal Singh, CEO of Incubate Bio
This week, James is joined by Dr. Raminderpal Singh, CEO of Incubate Bio and leading advocate for HitchhikersAI.org. With over 30 years of experience in the US and Europe, Raminderpal has excelled in both the semiconductor and healthcare industries. As CEO of Incubate Bio, Raminderpal is dedicated to revolutionising drug discovery through advanced computational methods. His mission is to expedite the delivery of affordable treatments to patients worldwide.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

Apr 24, 2024 • 1h 9min
#347 The link between wellness and behavioural science with Dr. Jennifer Huberty, Founder and Chief Science Officer at Fit Minded Inc
This week, James is joined by Dr. Jennifer Huberty, a leader in the digital health space with over two decades of experience shaping the intersection of science and wellness. Once at the helm of science at Calm, she's now the driving force behind Fit Minded Inc, guiding digital health companies with her unique blend of academic insight and industry savvy.https://www.jenhubertyphd.com/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

Apr 17, 2024 • 1h 7min
#346 How technology can connect communities: a vision for ageing and care with Max Parmentier, CEO of Birdie
This week, James is joined by Max Parmentier, CEO and co-founder of Birdie, the intelligent platform for home care. Founded in 2017, Birdie now equips over 1,000 homecare providers with digital tools for managing, delivering and championing outstanding care. Previously, Max founded and grew a global e-marketplace spin-off from the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, funded and supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.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

Apr 10, 2024 • 56min
#345 The importance of Health Economics with Dr Hugh Harvey, MD at Hardian Health
Dr. Hugh Harvey, MD at Hardian Health, discusses the importance of health economics in AI technologies in healthcare. Topics include navigating regulatory challenges, evaluating value propositions, and the role of errors in health tech innovation. Comparison of UK and US healthcare systems is explored, with advice on scaling healthcare startups and the significance of early economic modeling.

Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 4min
#344 Why we need more women in Pharma, with Aline Gegout from Roche
This week, James is joined by Dr Aline Gégout, Global Head of Operations and Quality at Roche Diabetes Care. After starting with the company in 2009, she has held multiple leadership positions, including leader of a chemical production site, matrix leader in a global environment for different business units, and as Head of Operations in a diagnostics business area before accepting her current role in Diabetes Care in 2021.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

Mar 27, 2024 • 15min
#343 Breaking into healthtech without a health background, with Caitlin Baltzer, CEO of MYndspan
Caitlin Baltzer, CEO of MYndspan, discusses breaking into healthtech without a health background. She emphasizes the importance of passion, knowledge, and curiosity for success in the industry. The podcast explores unconventional pathways into healthtech careers and the significance of aligning personal interests with technology.

Mar 20, 2024 • 51min
#342 Everything you need to know about genome sequencing, with Patrick Short from Sano Genetics
The podcast discusses genome sequencing, personalized medicine studies, and the impact of genetics research. The founder shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of shared values among co-founders and strategic competition approaches. The goal of connecting genomic data for better care is explored, along with valuable investor partnerships and the significance of seeking advice and being versatile in leadership roles.

Mar 13, 2024 • 1h 12min
#341 Are holograms the future of surgery? With Alison Sundset, CEO of Holocare
Alison Sundset, CEO of HoloCare, discusses using holographic technology for complex surgeries. She shares her career journey from forensics to health tech leadership and emphasizes self-awareness in healthcare roles. The podcast explores using VR holograms for heart surgeries and advancing healthcare innovation through regulation and practicality.


