EPISODE · Jun 24, 2025 · 40 MIN
From ER to AI: Dr. Daniel Kwan’s Path to Healthcare Innovation
from One Percent Doctor Podcast · host Adam Lamb
In this episode of The One Percent Doctor, host Adam Lamb sits down with Dr. Daniel Kwan, an emergency medicine physician and venture partner at Good AI Capital. Dr. Kwan shares his unconventional journey from the ER to the world of healthcare startups and venture capital. He opens up about how growing up in Silicon Valley, along with his exposure to both medicine and technology, sparked a deep interest in solving problems beyond the traditional clinical setting.Together, Adam and Daniel discuss the growing intersection of AI, data, and medicine—exploring how precision healthcare, preventative strategies, and founder-driven innovation are reshaping the future of patient care. Dr. Kwan offers practical insights for physicians looking to break out of the mold and explains why failure, networking, and flexibility are essential to building something impactful. If you’re a doctor with a startup idea or simply curious about where medicine is headed, this conversation will inspire and inform.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction to Dr. Daniel Kwan01:28 Journey into Medicine and Technology05:04 Influence of Silicon Valley on Innovation09:14 Transition to Venture Capital and Startups12:38 Cultural Attitudes Towards Failure in Medicine17:34 Opportunities for Physicians in Startups18:49 Current Focus at Good AI Capital19:19 Founders and Market Fit in AI22:56 The Importance of Data in Healthcare25:30 Proactive vs Reactive Medicine28:40 The Future of Personalized Medicine31:06 Networking and Building Connections37:08 Opportunities for Physicians in AIQUOTES“Failure isn’t a bad thing in Silicon Valley—it’s a merit badge.” – Dr. Daniel Kwan “You don’t have to be in Silicon Valley to innovate, but you do have to surround yourself with the right people.” – Adam Lamb “The more shots on goal you take, the better chance you have at success.” – Dr. Daniel Kwan “You can’t change your genetics, but you can change your behavior—and AI helps us figure out where to start.” – Dr. Daniel KwanSOCIAL MEDIA LINKDaniel KwanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-kwan-md-mba-3531b03/Website: https://goodai.capital/Adam LambInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamlamb33/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adam.lamb.718/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-lamb-tx/WebsiteOne Percent Doctor: https://theonepercentlife.com/
Embed this episode
What this episode covers
In this episode of The One Percent Doctor, host Adam Lamb sits down with Dr. Daniel Kwan, an emergency medicine physician and venture partner at Good AI Capital. Dr. Kwan shares his unconventional journey from the ER to the world of healthcare startups and venture capital. He opens up about how growing up in Silicon Valley, along with his exposure to both medicine and technology, sparked a deep interest in solving problems beyond the traditional clinical setting. Together, Adam and Daniel dis...
NOW PLAYING
From ER to AI: Dr. Daniel Kwan’s Path to Healthcare Innovation
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.