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EPISODE · Aug 12, 2025 · 17 MIN

From Clinic to Corporate: Dr. Adam Finzen’s Leap into Health Tech

from The Grit to Growth Podcast · host Dusten Hendrickson

What happens when a physician swaps scrubs for startups? In this episode, Levi sits down with Dr. Adam Finzen, a former clinician who now leads business development at WRS Health. Adam shares the pivotal moment during the pandemic that made him question the traditional path of medicine and what ultimately led him to transition into the health tech world. We explore: What inspired Adam to shift from practicing medicine to driving innovation in health tech The challenges of selling to clinicians from a business development perspective Why communication and connection are still his most valuable skills—even outside the clinic His passion for Godzilla, books, and working from home as a dad of two Insights on burnout, passive income, and redefining success for healthcare professionals Whether you’re a clinician thinking about change, a startup leader working with medical clients, or just curious about Adam’s journey—you’ll take away powerful lessons about courage, pivoting careers, and building long-term impact.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Be A Guest Are you a successful business owner or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest on https://grittogrowthpodcast.com/guest and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you.  

What happens when a physician swaps scrubs for startups? In this episode, Levi sits down with Dr. Adam Finzen, a former clinician who now leads business development at WRS Health. Adam shares the pivotal moment during the pandemic that made him question the traditional path of medicine and what ultimately led him to transition into the health tech world. We explore: What inspired Adam to shift from practicing medicine to driving innovation in health tech The challenges of selling to clinicians from a business development perspective Why communication and connection are still his most valuable skills—even outside the clinic His passion for Godzilla, books, and working from home as a dad of two Insights on burnout, passive income, and redefining success for healthcare professionals Whether you’re a clinician thinking about change, a startup leader working with medical clients, or just curious about Adam’s journey—you’ll take away powerful lessons about courage, pivoting careers, and building long-term impact.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Be A Guest Are you a successful business owner or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest on https://grittogrowthpodcast.com/guest and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you.

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