Ep. 073- Dr. Hassan Tetteh- Founder of the STAR Team

What this episode covers

Welcome back to another powerful episode of The Lion’s Den. In this episode, w sit down with Dr. Hassan Tetteh — heart and lung transplant surgeon, 25-year U.S. Navy veteran, healthcare entrepreneur, and founder of the STAR Team. From growing up in Brooklyn as the son of immigrant parents to performing lifesaving transplant surgeries and leading medical missions around the world, Dr. Tetteh's journey is one of discipline, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership. He shares how military service shaped his decision-making under pressure, how he built and scaled a surgical services company in one of the most regulated industries in the world, and what he learned through the acquisition of STAR Team. We go deep on: -Leading high-stakes teams where failure is not an option -Why mission-driven cultures outperform traditional hierarchy -Building systems that function under extreme pressure -The realities of scaling in healthcare -Acquisition lessons founders don’t talk about -Why entrepreneurs must learn to embrace problems, not fear them If you’re a founder, operator, healthcare professional, or anyone navigating growth in complex environments, this episode is for you. #TheLionsDen #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #HealthcareInnovation #VeteransInBusiness #Scaling #FounderJourney