EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 23 MIN
Re-release: So You Want to Advise Startups? Here’s Exactly How to Get Started as a Physician Consultant
from Startup Physicians · host Alison Curfman, M.D.
Many physicians know they have valuable clinical insight, but they struggle to name where that value fits outside traditional clinical practice.In this re-release episode, Dr. Alison Curfman walks through five common barriers physicians face when exploring startup advising, consulting, and industry work — from “I don’t have anything unique to offer” to “I’m just a doctor. I don’t know business.”Your clinical experience already opens more doors than you may realize. This episode helps you start seeing where those doors are. Chapters00:00 Overcoming Mental Barriers in Medicine02:26 Identifying Unique Offerings and Skills05:04 Building a Network and Strategic Connections07:45 Communicating Value Without Being Salesy10:39 Time Management and Flexibility in Consulting13:15 Understanding Business Fundamentals for Physicians16:20 Crafting Your Narrative and Value Proposition18:50 Design Thinking and Innovation in Healthcare21:35 The Path Forward: Joining the Startup Ecosystem ResourcesStartup Physicians: https://startupphysicians.comFree guide: 50 Things Physicians Can Do With Startups https://startupphysicians.com/resourcesJoin the waitlist for Launchpad Cohort: www.startupphysicians.com/launchpadFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-physicians/
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Many physicians know they have valuable clinical insight, but they struggle to name where that value fits outside traditional clinical practice. In this re-release episode, Dr. Alison Curfman walks through five common barriers physicians face when exploring startup advising, consulting, and industry work — from “I don’t have anything unique to offer” to “I’m just a doctor. I don’t know business.” Your clinical experience already opens more doors than you may realize. This episode helps you st...
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