Solving the Healthcare Housing Problem - Christina Henderson, Founder, Reliable Residence

Key Topics Covered→ The housing crisis facing healthcare travelers and medical students→ Midterm rental market opportunities and challenges→ Balancing medical residency with startup entrepreneurship→ Building partnerships with Madison real estate companies→ Creating startup communities within healthcare systems→ Property vetting and quality control processes→ The unique advantages healthcare professionals have as entrepreneursSegments00:00 - Introduction and launch day excitement02:20 - Why Christina never expected to be a founder03:17 - Residency housing story05:11 - Why hospitals don't solve housing for travelers07:37 - How Reliable Residence works vs Airbnb/Zillow11:49 - Balancing medical residency with startup building12:53 - Sponsor break (Headway.io)14:24 - Walking into Terrence Wall's office unannounced16:22 - Madison startup ecosystem support and mentors18:34 - Building healthcare entrepreneurship community21:12 - What's next for Reliable Residence22:18 - Advice for healthcare professionals considering startups24:33 - Finding technical co-founders and resourcesResources MentionedReliable ResidenceChristina Henderson on LinkedInMerlin MentorsBioForwardAbout ChristinaChristina Henderson, D.O., is an anesthesiology resident at UW Health who earned her medical degree from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Parker, Colorado. Born and raised in Broomfield, CO, she has always embraced the outdoors and brings that same energy and focus to patient care & entrepreneurship. Outside the hospital, she’s an avid biker, skier, hiker, and angler. Podcast SponsorValency FundFlexible funding solutions designed for sustainable growth of Wisconsin companies.Learn more at https://www.valencyfund.com/🔻 Connect With Us 🔻Subscribe to the Startup Wisconsin Newsletterhttps://www.startupwi.org/Upcoming Tech and Startup Events in Wisconsin (400+ every year)https://www.startupwi.org/eventsFollow us on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-wisconsin/Connect with Jacob Miller:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kineticbearInterested in being a guest? Reach [email protected] Wisconsin's mission is to connect, educate, inspire, and grow tech startup communities across the state, not just during events, but year-round. This podcast is part of that vision, creating deeper connections and sharing the knowledge that helps Wisconsin's startup ecosystem thrive.This podcast is made by your friends at Headway.https://www.headway.io