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Jun 25, 2025 • 17min

#505 - Max Marchione, Co-Founder at Superpower

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Max Marchione, Co-Founder at Superpower.What you’ll get out of this episode:Building a Healthcare Super App: Superpower offers an AI-driven healthcare membership that includes 100+ blood biomarker tests, data integration, and holistic care.Vision of Widespread Access: Aims to create a health membership as universal as Amazon Prime, making preventive healthcare accessible and affordable.Founder Insights on Innovation: Max Marchione emphasizes the importance of ignoring outdated advice and maintaining conviction in forward-thinking solutions.Entrepreneurial Wisdom: Advises founders to build businesses that are resilient to advancements like AGI, focusing on immediate revenue and customer obsession.Personal Routines and Hacks: Max shares his productivity rituals, nutritional hacks (including a powerhouse smoothie), and mental resilience mantra.To learn more about Superpower:Website https://superpower.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/superpower-health/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.
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Jun 18, 2025 • 18min

#504 - Bill Taranto, President at Merck Global Health Innovation Fund

Bill Taranto, President at Merck Global Health Innovation Fund, shares insights from his extensive career in healthcare. He discusses the $600M GHI Fund's focus on investing in digital health and technology. Taranto highlights groundbreaking companies like Npower and Cure AI that are transforming clinical trials and drug discovery. He explains the strategic advantages corporate venture capital offers startups, including industry expertise and access to networks. Lastly, he provides advice for startups navigating today's challenging market.
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Jun 9, 2025 • 15min

#503 - Dr. Danna Chung, Chief Medical Officer at Ezra

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Dr. Danna Chung, Chief Medical Officer at Ezra.What you’ll get out of this episode:Dr. Danna Chung's Diverse Medical Journey: From health policy and community clinics to innovative startups and AI-driven diagnostics.Personal Catalyst for Joining Ezra: A family cancer diagnosis led Dr. Chung to seek better early detection tools, ultimately connecting her to Ezra.The Power of Early Detection: Emphasizes how early cancer diagnosis, especially via total-body MRI, can dramatically improve survival rates.Ezra’s Tech-Driven Approach: AI-assisted scoring, personalized follow-up, and longitudinal health tracking make their screening more effective and responsible.Strategic Growth with Function Health: Recent acquisition boosts combined offerings of lab testing and imaging, expanding access and affordability.To learn more about Ezra:Website http://ezra.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/ezrainc/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.
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Jun 4, 2025 • 16min

#502 - Patrick Quigley, CEO at Sidecar Health

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Patrick Quigley, CEO at Sidecar Health.What you’ll get out of this episode:Patrick Quigley, an engineer-turned-entrepreneur, founded Sidecar Health from personal healthcare frustrations.Sidecar Health boasts a sub-1% claim denial rate, compared to the industry average of 19%.The platform empowers consumers with upfront pricing data and a Visa card to directly pay providers.Their model rewards members for choosing cost-effective care, returning an average of $1,000/year.Recent expansion includes Florida and large-scale adoption by jumbo employers like Koch Industries.To learn more about Sidecar Health:Website https://www.sidecarhealth.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/sidecarhealth/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.
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Jun 2, 2025 • 16min

#501 - Jennifer Meyer, President of Commercial and Consumer Business at SonderMind

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Jennifer Meyer, President of Commercial and Consumer Business at SonderMind.What you’ll get out of this episode:Jennifer Meyer reflects on her two-decade journey in healthcare and how it led her to SonderMind.SonderMind is transitioning mental health care from access-focused to outcomes-driven.The company’s innovative platform combines human-led therapy with AI-powered self-care tools.New areas of focus include women's mental health and support for chronic disease management.Product development at SonderMind is deeply informed by clinician feedback and emerging neuroscience.To learn more about SonderMind:Website https://www.sondermind.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/sondermind/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.
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May 28, 2025 • 19min

#500 - Joseph Perekupka, CEO at Freespira

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Joseph Perekupka, CEO at Freespira.What you’ll get out of this episode:28-Day At-Home Program: Freespira provides a medication-free treatment for panic disorder and PTSD, completed in the comfort of the patient's home.Personalized Support: Each patient is paired with a care coach ("Sherpa") to guide them and ensure clinical success.Focus on Accessibility: Freespira addresses care gaps by targeting underserved areas and ensuring insurance coverage.Regulatory Hopes: With evolving healthcare policies, Freespira aims to achieve nationwide reimbursement and accessibility.Life-Changing Results: Patients and health plans report transformative outcomes, from daily anxiety relief to rejoining family life.To learn more about Freespira:Website http://www.freespira.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/freespira/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.
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May 27, 2025 • 20min

#499 - Elli Kaplan, CEO & Founder at Neurotrack

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Elli Kaplan, CEO & Founder at Neurotrack.What you’ll get out of this episode:Elli Kaplan’s background spans government, finance, and healthcare, with a personal connection to Alzheimer's disease.NeuroTrack’s digital cognitive tests provide accurate, stress-free screening for cognitive decline.The importance of early diagnosis and its impact on treatment outcomes for Alzheimer's patients.Future of digital cognitive health: growing support from healthcare systems and reimbursement for tests.To learn more about Neurotrack:Website http://www.neurotrack.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/neurotrack/ Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.
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May 21, 2025 • 15min

#498 - Andreas Cleve, Co-Founder & CEO at Corti

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Andreas Cleve, Co-Founder & CEO at Corti.What you’ll get out of this episode:Purpose-Built AI for Healthcare: Corti creates AI tools trained exclusively on healthcare data, ensuring higher quality and compliance compared to general-purpose models.Empowering Builders: Focused on equipping healthcare innovators—hospitals, startups, and life sciences—with specialized tools to build personalized, impactful solutions.Next-Gen Applications: Corti enables high-accuracy, speech-based interfaces for clinical reasoning, documentation, diagnostics, and revenue cycle management.Global Expansion and Impact: With half its customer base in North America and the rest in Europe, Corti aims to support a worldwide healthcare AI ecosystem.Events and Community Engagement: Catch Corti at HIMSS, VIVE, Vitalis, and SANTÉ Expo to connect and explore cutting-edge developments.To learn more about Corti:Website https://www.corti.ai Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/corti/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.
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May 19, 2025 • 17min

#497 - Andrew Hines, Founder & CTO at Canvas Medical

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Andrew Hines, Founder & CTO at Canvas Medical.What you’ll get out of this episode:Canvas Medical empowers ambulatory practices with a powerful EMR that supports in-person, telehealth, and multi-setting care delivery.Developer tools enable rapid innovation, allowing practices to solve workflow issues and build custom extensions in under a day.Built for practices with a vision, Canvas Medical thrives in settings where teams want to iterate their care models using software and AI.Supports complex, high-touch care specialties like dementia, renal disease, pediatrics, and oncology with AI-powered optimization.Trusted by growing practices, Canvas Medical handles smooth transitions from legacy systems, helping clients future-proof their operations.To learn more about Canvas Medical:Website https://www.linkedin.com/company/canvas-medical/Linkedin https://canvasmedical.com Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.
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May 14, 2025 • 14min

#496 - Roozbeh Ghaffari, CEO & Co-Founder at Epicore Biosystems

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Roozbeh Ghaffari, CEO & Co-Founder at Epicore Biosystems.What you’ll get out of this episode:Founder Spotlight: Roozbeh Ghaffari shares his journey from neuroscience research to leading Epicore Systems.Pioneering Wearables: Epicore Biosystems’ GX Sweat Patch innovates real-time hydration and biochemical monitoring.Strategic Partnerships: Collaborations with Gatorade, PepsiCo, and Chevron drive deployment across industries.Global Growth & Impact: Series B funding fuels expansion into high-need regions like Asia and the Middle East.Future Vision: Advancing from hydration to stress, fatigue, and kidney health biomarkers.To learn more about Epicore Biosystems:Website https://www.epicorebiosystems.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/epicore-biosystems/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

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