From Medicine to Market: Danish Nagda on Breaking In and Building Boldly

How does a doctor become a startup founder? Danish Nagda, Co-Founder & CEO of Rezilient, joins First Builders to share his journey from the hospital floor to reimagining how care is delivered for high-risk patients.Danish left medicine to co-found Rezilient, a virtual-first care platform connecting patients to their providers in ways traditional systems can’t. He’s also the host of Uncanny Valley, where he explores the real stories of founders and innovators breaking into tech.In this episode, Danish shares:– Why being an outsider in Silicon Valley became his advantage– How adaptability shaped Rezilient’s growth through market shifts– Lessons on founder-led sales and building a personal brand– The co-founder dynamics that keep his company strongIt’s a conversation about identity, conviction, and building boldly—inside and outside of Silicon Valley.Follow Danish NagdaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danishnagdaCompany: https://www.rezilienthealth.comPodcast: Uncanny ValleyMake sure you follow us on all our social channels below and watch full episodes on YouTube.Subscribe to our newsletter to get new episode drops in your inbox.Show NotesDanish’s path from medicine to co-founding RezilientBreaking into tech as an outsider and building credibilityFounder-led sales and personal branding for early-stage leadersLessons on co-founder alignment, scaling, and team buildingFOLLOW THE COUNCIL & FIRST BUILDERSNewsletterYouTube: @firstbuilderspodInstagram: @thecouncilcapitalTwitter/X: @first_builders_TikTok: @firstbuilderspodLinkedIn: The Council