Great Entrepreneurs with RJ Lumba

In this episode, we speak with Andrei Georgescu, Co-Founder and CEO of Vivodyne, a biotechnology company accelerating drug discovery by testing treatments on lab-grown 3D human tissues. Andrei co-founded Vivodyne in 2020 after recognizing the limitations of animal testing in predicting human outcomes. He brings deep expertise in tissue engineering, robotics, and AI, with prior work that includes sending lab-grown tissues into space with NASA and developing DNA synthesis chips. Vivodyne’s platform integrates human tissue engineering, scalable robotics, and advanced machine learning to generate predictive human data, reshaping the future of drug development. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Kimberlie Le, Co-Founder and CEO of Prime Roots, a sustainable protein company using koji fungi mycelium to craft meat and seafood alternatives that nourish both people and the planet. A lifelong food lover and the daughter of a chef, Kim studied agricultural microbiology at UC Berkeley and became a passionate food systems innovator. She’s a member of the Institute of Food Technologists and the James Beard Foundation, and has been featured in major outlets like The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Food & Wine. Prime Roots is reinventing deli culture by reimagining protein at its source—offering delicious, umami-rich meats made with 92% less water and 89% less water eutrophication than animal-based meats, all while avoiding 9kg of CO₂ emissions per kilogram of Prime Roots bacon. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Jack Hooper, Co-Founder and CEO of Take Command Health, a Dallas-based SaaS company that helps employers reimburse employees for health insurance and empowers individuals to find coverage tailored to their needs. Jack spent six years as an analyst for the CIA and FBI, helping top officials unravel data to understand risk and opportunity. He twice received an innovation award from the Director of the FBI and was honored for distinguished service overseas by the Director of the CIA. Jack also worked as a strategy consultant at the Boston Consulting Group. Take Command Health is accelerating the adoption of the reimbursement model of health insurance. The company’s platform simplifies health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), helping businesses offer more flexible, cost-effective benefits. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Kristen Valdes, Founder and CEO of b.well Connected Health, a platform that empowers consumers by unifying their health data and tools to take control of their healthcare journeys. Kristen is an award-winning leader and acknowledged visionary in digital health. She has dedicated her career to creating inventive solutions that drive the industry toward a more consumer-directed future. b.well’s comprehensive platform serves providers, payers, pharmacies, and healthcare tech companies—supporting better care experiences for 150 million people through 60,000 consumer-mediated data connections and cutting-edge AI. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Eli Ben-Joseph, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Regard, a leading clinical insights platform helping hundreds of hospitals across the country improve patient care by closing the clinical insights gap. The idea for Regard was born when Eli was a graduate student at Stanford, where he and his co-founders—Nate Wilson and Thomas Moulia—recognized the enormous pressure doctors face and set out to restore the heart of medicine through better data. Today, Regard empowers physicians with smarter decision-making tools that drive better outcomes and boost hospital performance, helping to deliver world-class healthcare at scale. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Shyam Rajagopalan, Co-Founder and Technology Lead of Infinitus Systems, a company using voice AI agents to automate clinical and administrative tasks, easing the burden on healthcare staff and improving patient outcomes.  Shyam is a hands-on technology leader who works closely with his team on everything from coding to product design. His collaborative approach is central to Infinitus’ mission and product innovation. Infinitus supports 44% of the Fortune 50 and has helped more than 125,000 healthcare providers, making a measurable impact on healthcare operations through safety-first AI. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Jennifer Fleiss, Co-Founder and Board Member of Rent the Runway, an online clothing rental service that is changing the way people get dressed by offering access to high-end fashion at a fraction of the cost. Rent the Runway is disrupting the trillion-dollar fashion industry with its “Closet in the Cloud,” the world’s first and largest shared designer closet. Jennifer co-founded the company in 2008 and played a pivotal role in its early growth as President, Head of Logistics, and Head of Business Development. She led strategic planning, fundraising, operations, and partnerships—helping scale the startup from concept to category-defining brand.  Under her leadership, Rent the Runway built a powerful platform that merges fashion, technology, and logistics to deliver designer clothing to millions of people across the country. Jennifer supports Women's Health Foundation. To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.  

In this episode, we speak with Mo Al Adham, Founder and CEO of Frec, a company transforming complex financial products that have traditionally only been available through wealth advisors, into automated, easy-to-use technology. Mo’s team has been funded by a long list of notable investors including Google, Meta, Brex, and others, with their biggest backer being Greylock. Frec’s goal is for customers to reach financial independence. With modern day technology, financial control is shifting to the hands of everyday investors. Frec exists to enable that shift and give everyone the chance to create new opportunities for their wealth. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Matt Angle, the Founder and CEO of Paradromics, whose interface platform records brain activity at the highest possible resolution: the individual neuron. Paradromics’  technology aims to help millions with unmet medical needs suffering from paralysis and movement disorders to chronic pain, addiction, depression and other mental health conditions.  Its AI algorithms decode massive amounts of brain-data, enabling the seamless translation of thought into treatments. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Doug Brien, President of Roofstock and Co-Founder and CEO of Mynd.   Roofstock is building the world’s leading single-family real estate investment platform. It has surpassed $6 billion in transactions and continues to disrupt the industry, deploying technology and innovation to build a vibrant, data-rich service for real estate investing. Doug is a former professional athlete turned entrepreneur on a mission to make investing in single-family real estate simple and accessible for all. He began his career as a NFL placekicker, playing for twelve seasons and winning one Super Bowl. Doug supports Rivet. To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode click to follow.