Shot of Digital Health Therapy

In this episode of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I sit down with Pia Clinton-Tarestad, CEO of Clean Slate Clinic We poke at the sacred cows of legacy addiction care, the high-touch operational pipes of virtual detox, and the deep cultural stigma that keeps high-functioning corporate leaders suffering in silence. Few topics we discussed: The Anxious Overachiever Trap: Why the high-stakes, competitive "bell-curve" mechanics of consulting and corporate leadership act as a massive incubator for hidden coping mechanisms like alcohol dependence. The Fallacy of the Legacy Inpatient Stay: Why legacy inpatient rehab is highly fragmented and structurally designed for relapse, and how a continuous, 12-month virtual-first support model delivers outcomes that are an order of magnitude better. The Human-in-the-Loop Protocol: Why pure-software wellness apps and low-touch "pill-mill" virtual clinics fail, and how training a patient's immediate personal network (family & friends) creates a scalable, clinical safety net for at-home medical detox. Are we ready to stop funding highly fragmented, low-efficacy options and actually scale real, long-term behavioral recovery? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Fun mentions as always: Peter Greaney M.D., Dave Sagar 00:00 - The Insider’s Blindspot: From Deloitte Partner to Patient Number One 04:30 - The Anxious Overachiever 09:15 - Why Legacy Rehab is Designed for Relapse 15:45 - The Human-in-the-Loop Protocol: Training Family Members to help with At-Home Medical Detox 21:00 - Bypassing Legacy Codes: Proving the "Hospital Substitution" Arbitrage to Insurers 26:30 - The Pink Nails Effect: Building Trust with the Heavily Stigmatized 28:30 - The Teaser: The Million-Family Blueprint and Charging Toward the Fear

In this episode of The Shot of Digital Health Therapy, Jim Joyce and I sit down with Bart De Witte. Bart is a former dentist turned corporate heavyweight (SAP and IBM before becoming a radical advocate for open-source AI. He’s the founder of a non-profit (Hippo AI Foundation) dedicated to freeing medical data and is now building Isaree, a platform aimed at becoming the "Android for Medical Intelligence". -In 1989, a high school Bart wrote that AI would turn doctors into "Super Doctors." -Base Jumping vs. BigCo: Why jumping off a bridge with a parachute is actually the perfect training for navigating the "insane" user interfaces and corporate structures of legacy -Regulatory Capture: How European bureaucracy is accidentally (or intentionally) creating monopolies for West Coast tech giants while stifling local startups. -The Death of the Token: Why the future of healthcare isn't a centralized LLM, but 30 billion parameter models running locally on your phone for "zero tokens" and total privacy. Fun mentions as always: Matthew Holt Indu Subaiya, MD, MBA, MFA Martin Kelly Sean Hogan 00:00:00 - Intro: The Shot of Digital Health Therapy 00:03:00 - Why the Stock Market and French Fries are Actually Belgian 00:05:30 - The 1989 Prophecy: How AI Creates "Super Doctors" 00:08:00 - Base Jumping: The Ultimate Training for High-Stakes Entrepreneurship 00:10:00 - Roasting the SAP "Certified User" Paywall 00:13:00 - From Dentistry to Global Software Innovation 00:17:00 - Vodka Diplomacy: Building Trust and Breaking Spies in Eastern Europe 00:19:00 - Autopsy of a Failure: Why IBM Watson Health Never Stood a Chance 00:22:00 - 240 Flights a Year: The Loneliness of the "Black Card" 00:26:00 - The Open Source Rebellion: Betting Everything on Copyleft 00:32:00 - EU Regulatory Insanity: How the AI Act Stifles Local Innovation 00:37:00 - Digital Feudalism: Why We Need to Fight for Our Language and Thought 00:41:00 - Proximity AI: Running 30B Parameter Models Directly on Your Phone 00:43:00 - The "Last Mile": Why 98% of AI Research Never Helps a Patient 00:48:00 - Advice to a Young Dentist: Neurodivergence is Your Greatest Edge

In this episode of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I sit down with Yang Su and Xing Su, co-founders of Seen Health. This is the first time EVER we had twin founders on the show so was fun to find out who actually came out first and what it takes to run a business together. The two brothers were "tech & consultancy royalty", who had never touched a medical record until their own family needed help. Now, they are proving that the biggest innovation in healthcare isn't a new algorithm (though their platform is a key ingredient to scale); it's a "one-stop-shop" center where a doctor, a physical therapist, and a hot meal are all down the same hallway and a community are all a big part of being "seen". The 4 Pillars of the Seen Health Thesis: -The "Roadster" Framework: Why you must start with the $100k-per-year, high-frailty "Roadster" model to build the infrastructure that will eventually drive costs down to $1k-per-month for everyone. -The Operator’s Edge: Why having "outsider" eyes allowed them to see that 70% of senior care is actually logistics, transportation, and nutrition - not just medicine. -The Focus Trap: Why they turned down "easy" revenue from selling their software to stay "unapologetically" focused on the elderly patient in front of them. -Hospitality as Medicine: Borrowing the "Ritz Carlton" philosophy to ensure seniors feel "seen" rather than processed by an institution. Fun mentions as always: Erik Milster, Elon Musk, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., Tesla, Uber, Salesforce, Google, Coursera, Andrew Ng [00:02:40] The 3-Minute Birth Gap: Why being the "older" twin created a lifelong competitive rub. [00:09:00] The "Silicon Valley Dream" vs. Reality: Leaving Google and Stanford's Andrew Ng to find "scars" in the real world. [00:16:10] The Magical Twin Synchronicity: How Uber and Quip were both acquired on the exact same day, charting a course back to each other. [00:18:20] Discovering PACE: Why a 50-year-old model from San Francisco’s Chinatown is still the gold standard. [00:25:20] The San Gabriel Valley Bet: Why they chose hyper-focus over "general" scaling. [00:32:40] The Tesla Roadster Analogy: How to scale high-touch care by driving the "blueprint" cost down from $100k. [00:43:00] The EHR From Scratch: Why they built their own tech stack instead of buying "off the shelf". [00:47:30] The Refusal to Commercialize: Turning down tech revenue to protect the patient experience. [00:51:50] The Closer: "Unapologetically yourself"—advice to their younger twin selves.

In this episode of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I sit down with Carl Bradford Byers 🚑 . Carl is a Partner at F-Prime who was previously CFO of athenahealth and helped scale the company from a basement startup to an IPO. He’s one of the few venture capitalists who actually knows how to build the pipes, not just pitch the vision. What we get into: -The 4 AI Agents of Your Health: How Carl sees the future of agentic AI in health care -The Investment Thesis: Why "smart money" is actually about finding the partner who will sleep in your office to vet the code -The IPO Scars: The reality of scaling to a publicly traded company and the growth mindset (aka survival instinct) required to stay alive. Links to watch / listen below in comments 👇 Fun mentions as always: Daniel Kendall, Marina Borukhovich, Jonathan Bush, Todd Park, Ed Park, Paul Markovich, Chris Dixon, Owen McCarthy, Eric Paley, Brian Roberts, Glen Tullman, John Hallock, Matthew Holt, Indu Subaiya, MD, MBA, MFA [00:02:45] The "Log Cabin" Intro: Carl’s roots and meeting the Athena founding team at Wesleyan. [00:05:30] The War Room: Driving Bill Clinton's van and the intensity of political "advance" work. [00:12:30] The Athena Basement: Why Carl chose a "basement startup" over a prestigious Chicago MBA. [00:16:45] The 4 Pillar Thesis: Breaking down the Clinical, Technical, Financial, and Operational requirements for health-tech. [00:18:45] The Investment Thesis: How Brian Roberts and Venrock vetted the early tech by sleeping in the office. [00:21:00] The President on the Phone: Securing an early $50k from George H.W. Bush. [00:24:00] Scars of the IPO: The transition from a "silly toy" to competing with giants like GE and McKesson. [00:57:00] The Madrid Ad: Why the "Who" is the only thing that survives a 20-year career.

In this episode of #TheShot of Digital Health Therapy, my regular co-host Jim Joyce passed the bouton to Daniel Kendall who was kind enough to step in. Dan and I sat down with Margaret Moore aka Coach Meg. As the founder of Wellcoaches and the co-founder of the Institute of Coaching as well as National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching, she pioneered the professional standards for health & wellbeing coaching. As we always say.... to be a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) you need to have opinions AND backed by data! Meg brings it all to our discussion: -Why telling people what to do is the least effective way to change them. -The Science of Coaching: How Margaret shepherded coaching from a "soft skill" to a science-backed discipline. -Using "Parts Work" to navigate the voices in our heads that resist change. -Human-Centered AI: Why healthcare needs a "coaching chip" inside the machine. -Will Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) adopt coaching as part of the chronic disease management framework? If you’re trying to move the needle on patient outcomes, Margaret explains why the relationship is the medicine. Links in comments. Fun mentions as always: Ruth Q. Wolever, PhD, NBC-HWC Gary Sforzo Marina Borukhovich Dr Mehmet Oz, RFK Jr. 04:30 – The Business vs. The Creative: How Margaret transitioned from Biotech C-Suite to "Coach Meg." 17:00 – Professionalizing Coaching: Building the Institute of Coaching and the NBHWC standards. 23:15 – The CMS Update: Framing coaching for Medicare coverage and the "dose response" of behavior change. 34:10 – The Paradigm Shift: Why the Annual Wellness Visit needs to start with "What are your health goals?" 45:30 – Mapping the Mind: Using biology to create a unified framework for the human psyche. 51:20 – The 15-Year-Old Self: A personal revelation on reclaiming flow and leadership.

Stop building "interesting" digital health apps that nobody buys. Bruce Hellman (uMotif) joins Jim and Eugene to reveal why "interesting" is the kiss of death for scaling in healthcare. We dive into the pivot from "crushing" civil service bureaucracy to finding "must-have" budgets in Global Pharma and Clinical Trial research. Explore the Mortar Theory of patient data and how to build for the "Citizen Scientist". Always Fun Mentions: Instagram Muscles: Eugene’s quest for a 15-second handstand. Dubai Roots: Bruce as the first male born in Sharjah. Essex County: Britain’s "finest" county. The Ski-Rep Era: 100+ days of career-building on the slopes. Chapters: 00:00 - Handstands & February Vibes 04:20 - Born in Sharjah 10:45 - The Bureaucracy Burn 17:15 - Meeting a Co-Founder at a Nursery Party 24:00 - Bricks & Mortar: The Data Theory 36:30 - The Pharma Pivot 49:15 - Follow the Money As always - we are meticulously unproduced.

What does it actually take to build a healthcare company from scratch? In this episode of #TheShot, Eugene Borukhovich and Jim Joyce sit down with Daniel Kivatinos, co-founder of DrChrono, to unpack a real founder journey — from growing up in Queens with blue-collar parents to bootstrapping a healthcare startup through the 2008 crash, betting early on the iPad, and building DrChrono over 13+ years before selling in 2021. This is not a “how to get rich quick” story. It’s about persistence, timing, relentless shipping, and ignoring most advice. We talked about: 🧱 Start painfully small - One doctor who loves your product beats 1,000 lukewarm users 🔁 Release fast, fix faster - Daily shipping built trust doctors didn’t get from incumbents 🕰️ Timing is earned, not predicted - Years of grinding made the iPad moment possible 💸 Bootstrapping builds discipline - Scarcity forced focus 🚫 Ignore most advice - Especially from people who aren’t where you want to be 🏃‍♂️ Just do it - Overthinking kills more startups than bad ideas If you’re building in healthcare, fintech, or any regulated industry — this one’s for you. 👍 Like 📩 Subscribe 💬 Drop a comment — what resonated most? 00:00 – Intro & JP Morgan recap01:30 – Why Eugene can’t do the show without Jim02:10 – Meeting Daniel at Health 2.0 in NYC03:10 – Growing up in Queens05:00 – Blue-collar parents & elevator mechanic stories07:00 – Stony Brook, choosing computer science, brutal CS class09:30 – Art, music, and coding11:00 – Early startups that failed12:30 – The 2007–2008 reality check14:00 – Why Daniel didn’t chase “safe” jobs16:00 – Watching friends raise money & choosing a harder path18:30 – Saving $50k and deciding to start a company20:00 – Why healthcare21:00 – Founding DrChrono22:00 – What DrChrono originally solved (scheduling)23:30 – Printing flyers & knocking on doctor doors25:30 – One doctor who truly loved the product27:30 – “10 users who love you beats 1,000 who don’t”28:30 – Expanding into EHR, billing, and practice management29:30 – Hearing about the iPad30:30 – Building the first iPad-based EHR31:45 – Overnight growth after the App Store launch33:00 – Releasing faster than Epic and Cerner35:00 – Why speed mattered more than strategy36:00 – Cold-emailing Y Combinator37:00 – Alexis Ohanian visits NYC38:30 – Startup School & mindset shift39:30 – The YC interview experience40:30 – Getting the first real check41:30 – Life inside Y Combinator43:30 – Growing DrChrono over 13+ years44:30 – Selling to EverCommerce in 202145:30 – Why the buyer mattered more than the price46:30 – What Daniel is building now (JustPaid)48:00 – Why starting SMB beats selling enterprise first49:30 – Final question: advice to younger self52:00 – “Just do it. Don’t stop.”

#TheShot of #DigitalHealth 2026 episode almost didn’t happen - Jim Joyce was in the air, I was back in cold New Jersey, and Max was somewhere warm and productive (naturally). But missing it would’ve been a mistake. Max Marchione, founder of Superpower, joined me for a wide-ranging conversation on why modern healthcare is fundamentally broken - and why diagnostics, AI, data, and first-principles thinking might finally fix it. We talked about: - Growing up with chronic health issues no doctor could explain - Why “10x doctors” exist - and why most medicine can’t scale them - How AI will soon outperform humans at clinical reasoning - And what it actually takes to scale a healthcare startup without losing your soul This wasn’t a polished healthcare panel. It was a real conversation about truth, tradeoffs, and taking massive action - even when you know you’ll mess some of it up. If you’re building in health, longevity, AI, or just trying to feel better in your own body… this one’s worth your time.

What happens when a class clown from Monaghan builds one of the most quietly impactful healthtech companies in Europe - and then takes on the U.S. healthcare system? In this year-end episode of The Shot of Digital Health Therapy, we sat down with Neill Dunwoody 🇺🇦 (aka “Funwoody”), co-founder of SPRYT, to talk about resilience, rejection, healthcare absurdities, and why meeting patients where they already are matters more than building yet another app. From standing in a bin at school ➝ scaling talent at UnitedHealth Group ➝ pivoting a sports app into an AI-driven healthcare orchestration platform, Neil’s story is as honest as it is instructive. We cover no-shows, NHS, U.S. healthcare economics, founder health, Ukraine, and why humor might be one of the most underrated leadership traits. 🎧 Worth your time if you’re building, scaling, or questioning the system you’re trying to fix. Fun mentions as always: Rachel Francine, Shaun Dodimead,Optum, NHS, MediDrive, LLC 00:00 Holiday banter, community singing & year-end reflections 02:00 Meet Neil Dunwoody (“Funwoody”) 03:30 Growing up in Monaghan, sport & stand-up comedy 06:30 Humor, resilience, and rejection 08:00 Recruitment, HR, and learning to read people 15:00 Scaling talent at UnitedHealth / Optum 22:00 Blitzscaling, culture breaks & hiring mistakes 31:30 The birth of SPRYT: sports → healthcare pivot 36:00 NHS pilots, WhatsApp, and no-show economics 43:00 U.S. expansion & healthcare fragmentation 48:00 Orchestrating care beyond appointments 53:30 Ukraine, Tech Link Ukraine & purpose 56:00 Founder health, weight loss & personal reset 58:00 Closing advice to younger self

On this episode of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth therapy, Jim Joyce and I finally sat down with Amy Cosler, a dynamic healthcare leader who rose from old-school hospital sales to driving transformation across Livongo -> Teladoc Health, Lyra Health, and now Carrum Health. Amy shares stories from her early days "carrying a bag" (if you know, you know), navigating to hospital basements with paper maps, transforming a 65-year-old public company, being part of Livongo’s IPO, and leading sales in the exploding employer benefits space. She opens up about resilience, family, leadership, and why kindness and grit are not mutually exclusive. This conversation delivers deep insights for founders, sales leaders, employer-benefit innovators, and anyone navigating the rapidly evolving healthcare economy. 📉 Employers demand real savings ⏱️ Buying cycles are compressing 💸 Utilization pricing opens doors 🤝 Culture drives adoption 🏥 Value-based care delivers impact Fun mentions as always: Jim Pursley, Glen Tullman, Sean McBride, David Ebersman and many more... 00:00 – Opening banter; year-end episodes; creative side projects 03:00 – Introducing guest Amy Cosler 04:00 – Early life: oldest of four, Illinois upbringing, healthcare family roots 05:30 – First job: carrying the bag for Medaflex; 4:00 AM training rides; selling skin-prep products 09:00 – Early sales journey; winning President’s Club; joining Baxter 11:00 – Intrapreneurial experience: building a startup inside Allegiance 13:00 – Cardinal Health acquisition; leadership influences 15:00 – Transformation at Landauer; building radiation monitoring + medical physics business 20:00 – Culture shock moving from startups to legacy healthcare 23:00 – Deep dive into early clinical sales environment (maps, suits, coffee, meetings) 27:00 – Divestiture, financial success, personal reset 28:00 – Meeting her husband; triathlons; writing the first version of her book 30:00 – Enter Livongo: shifting from hospitals to employer benefits 33:00 – Livongo culture, mission focus, member empathy 35:00 – Teladoc acquisition; overnight customer communications 38:00 – Pivot to Lyra; leading sales in mental health 39:30 – Joining Carrum; value-based care for surgery, cancer, SUD 41:00 – Employer trend challenges; cost inflation; need for bold solutions 45:00 – The misconception that kindness isn’t compatible with toughness 46:00 – Lessons for entrepreneurs selling to employers 49:00 – PEPM vs utilization-based pricing 51:00 – Looking ahead; entrepreneurial future; completing her book 52:00 – Jim’s narrative future-casting question 54:00 – Amy’s emotional answer: focus on family 55:00 – Closing and thank you

This week on #TheShot of #digitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I sat down with someone who might just change how we all understand… well, everything. Because when you think “future of health tech,” your brain probably doesn’t jump to noses in petri dishes. But maybe it should. We hosted Brian Lin, a Tufts researcher and a co-founder of Cellsor, who is literally growing living smell tissue to build the world’s first biological smell "camera". Yes - a "camera" for scent. Think RGB for odors… except instead of 3 channels, humans have 400, dogs have 700, elephants have 2,000, and Jim has… well, that’s still in peer review. 😅 Some highlights: 🧠 Humans have 400 smell receptors - meaning we “smell in 400 dimensions,” far beyond what we can verbally describe. 👃 Most people begin losing smell sensitivity in their 50s–70s without realizing it. 🛡️ The same tech could detect explosives, chemical threats, or hazardous compounds at checkpoint distance. 🔬 Brian’s company uses living tissue, not electronic sensors - truly an actual biological nose. 📡 The system aims to create the world’s first universal smell-recording “camera.” 💡 Future applications span diagnostics, food science, perfumery, defense, and everyday consumer tech. The science is wild, the implications are massive, and the conversation? Pure fun. 🎧 Give it a listen - and trust me, this one will stay with you in ways you can’t quite describe… because we don’t yet have the right vocabulary for smell. Fun mentions as always: Laura Hamilton Daniel Couchman Kendall #healthcare #digitalhealth #biotech #innovation #futureofwork #AI #sensorytech 00:00 – 02:10 Thanksgiving Banter & Show Opening Eugene and Jim share Thanksgiving plans, travel updates, and open the episode. 02:10 – 03:20 Scoop of Thanks Story A heartwarming story about cancer survivors bringing ice cream to oncology staff. 03:20 – 04:25 Introducing Brian Lin Jim recounts meeting Brian at Boston Startup Week over beer and ham sandwiches. 04:25 – 06:15 How Brian Meets People (The Whiskey Method) Brian explains his tradition of bringing whiskey to conferences to meet people. 06:15 – 07:45 Brian’s Background Growing up in Reading, Massachusetts; parents immigrating from China. 07:45 – 10:20 Childhood Pyro Stories Thermite experiments, accidental bed fires, and early science curiosity. 10:20 – 12:20 Education Path Undergrad at RPI, moving to Tufts for a PhD, meeting his wife. 12:20 – 15:00 From Cancer Lab to Smell Research Why cancer signaling wasn’t a fit and how he discovered the olfaction lab. 15:00 – 17:00 The Beer That Improves Dissections A lab story about shaky hands, a Corona with lime, and perfect dissections. 17:00 – 21:00 Understanding Smell Biology Why smell matters, how neurons regenerate, and why people lose smell with age. 21:00 – 24:00 COVID and Smell Loss How COVID reprograms smell neurons, parosmia, and Brian losing smell in Scotland. 24:00 – 28:00 Smell, Culture, Memory, and Diagnosis How smell connects to emotion, depression models, and historical healing. 28:00 – 32:00 Dogs Detect Cancer; Human Nose Complexity Why electronic noses fail and how humans actually smell in 400 dimensions. 32:00 – 35:00 Growing a Living Nose in a Dish Founding CellSaur and using real biological tissue instead of sensors. 35:00 – 38:20 Applications and the Smell Camera Concept Recording smells like RGB/hex codes and connecting to perception models. 38:20 – 41:10 Business Strategy for Smell Tech Three-step pathway: R&D tools, security/defense, and medical diagnostics. 41:10 – 45:00 Market Imagination Future possibilities like airport screening, drones, and household smell libraries. 45:00 – 47:00 Fundraising as a First-Time Founder Brian shares what it’s like shifting from academia into startup fundraising. 47:00 – 50:00 Final Question and Advice Jim gives a future scenario; Brian answers with “hold your conviction.”

On this 3d long-form edition of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I had the privilege of sitting down for an unforgettable deep dive with Tim Wentworth, the candid, thoughtful, fiercely grounded and recently retired CEO of Walgreens (previously CEO of Evernorth Health Services). Tim’s story reads like a masterclass in leadership and life itself - from sweeping parking lots in Rochester to leading global healthcare giants like Cigna’s Evernorth and Walgreens. Across nearly two hours (and honestly, we could’ve gone four), Tim brought raw honesty, wisdom, and humor to every story - from his early scholarship thanks to a teacher who believed in him, to leading multi-billion dollar companies but always defining what it means to lead with heart. This is not just a leadership interview - it’s a living case study in resilience, humility, and purpose. 🧠 Key Takeaways 🔥 From parking lots to the C-suite 🏢 The birth, growth, and controversy of PBMs 💊 Merck - Medco, and the spin-off that changed healthcare 💼 Crisis leadership 101 💰 Cigna, Evernorth, and the end of rebates? 🏪 Walgreens, reinvention, and going private 💡 The power of asking for help 🎯 Leadership as legacy Fun mentions as always: Shaine Borukhovich Jay Parkinson, MD, MPH Dr Jack Kreindler Roberto Ascione Mark Cuban Robert Pellegrini Glen Stettin, MD David Snow Kenny Klepper David Benshoof Klein Richard Lungen Frank Sheehy David Cordani Neal Sample Per Lofberg 00:00 — Cold open: Parking-lot beginnings & the teacher who changed Tim’s life 06:20 — Early career: Music industry, Pepsi, Mary Kay, discovering healthcare 13:40 — Joining Medco: First exposure to healthcare operations 21:10 — PBM history: Why PBMs exist, why pharma once owned them, and why that broke 31:55 — Merck → Medco spinout: Fixing the original conflict of interest 41:12 — Express Scripts: Crisis moments, lawsuits, leadership under fire 50:28 — Cigna acquisition: Building Evernorth and changing the role of services 01:02:00 — The “no more rebates” move: What it means and why it matters 01:15:45 — Why Tim came out of retirement to lead Walgreens 01:20:50 — Was he brought in to take Walgreens private? 01:29:30 — Running a 300,000-person company vs. running a PBM 01:38:40 — The future of community pharmacy & neighborhood care 01:46:10 — Startups, AI, and what founders keep getting wrong 01:54:50 — Leadership legacy & advice to his younger self

On this episode of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I had the pleasure of chatting with the globally minded and endlessly curious Alette Ramos Hunt, PhD, Global Director, Digital Innovation & AI for Drug Discovery at Novartis. From being a third culture kid (Danish dad, Filipino mom, born in Japan, raised in Hong Kong) to becoming one of the sharpest voices connecting biotech, digital health, and AI, Alette brings perspective that’s as international as it is insightful. We explored her fascinating path from studying proteins in Glasgow to driving AI innovation in pharma, and how she’s bridging the gap between molecules, humans, and machines. She reminded us that practical AI and game-changing AI both have a place - one makes us efficient, the other makes us dream bigger. It’s an episode filled with humility, humor, and yes.. human intelligence - proving that even in a world of algorithms, empathy still leads the way. Fun mentions as always: Chandana Fitzgerald Jeff Weness Milind Kamkolkar [00:00-02:00] Bloopers, sunshine, and background banter. [00:03-05:00] Alette’s third-culture upbringing — Japan, Hong Kong, Denmark. [00:05-07:00] Boarding school, biochemistry, and falling in love with proteins. [00:10-12:00] From academia to Pfizer — bringing science to life. [00:13-15:00] Leap to HealthXL — discovering digital health beyond the lab. [00:18-21:00] Entering Novartis — pre-ChatGPT AI strategy and innovation cycles. [00:22-25:00] Practical AI vs. game-changing AI — redefining productivity. [00:24-28:00] AI and drug discovery — startups, partnerships, and collaboration. [00:29-34:00] Lessons on open-minded leadership and partnering with purpose. [00:36-39:00] Jim’s classic closing story and Alette’s advice: Value your strengths, cherish your partners.

On episode #178 of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I had a blast chatting with Jonathan Pearce, the thoughtful and forward-looking CEO of Masterlete - and previously the co-founder and CEO of Zipnosis, the company that pioneered asynchronous telemedicine long before it was mainstream. From balancing athlete-grade performance with mental resilience to building a company that refuses to compromise between data and empathy, Jon brings his trademark blend of humility and precision. He also opened up about his own mental health journey, reminding us that resilience isn’t just a leadership skill - it’s a human one. It’s an episode that reminds us - even in a world of algorithms and wearables, the human spirit still defines the win. 🔹 Top 5 Key Takeaways 💻 Lessons from Zipnosis: how DTC missteps became powerful playbooks 🤖 AI enables personalization - not replacement 🔥 Burnout prevention is the next performance edge 📊 From wearables to wisdom: data needs translation 🎯 Leadership = clarity, curiosity, and constant iteration Fun mentions as always: Pat Sukhum John Brownlee 00:00–02:30 — Welcome & banter: from sports metaphors to startup scars02:31–07:00 — Jon’s journey: building Masterlete and learning from athlete ecosystems07:01–12:30 — Data + empathy: the dual pillars of sustainable coaching12:31–16:00 — AI’s promise (and limits) in personal performance16:01–20:00 — Burnout and resilience: redefining “peak” for long-term success20:01–25:00 — The role of digital health platforms in preventive care25:01–30:00 — Leadership lessons: clarity, curiosity, and iteration in practice30:01–34:00 — Future of athlete engagement and real-time feedback34:01–38:00 — Building human connection in scalable tech models38:01–End — Lightning round + advice to Jon’s younger self

On this episode of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I had the pleasure of catching up with the one and only Mike McSherry, serial entrepreneur and CEO of Xealth, whose journey goes from quitting Microsoft in Australia to co-founding Boost Mobile, to building the infrastructure behind digital health prescriptions - and now joining forces with Samsung. We covered everything from startups, serendipity, and Surescripts, to what it means to be insanely curious (his words!) and to always find your foxhole friends. Oh, and there may have been a few humble-brags about being the guy who helped power billions of Android phones ad their keyboards. 🦾 🔹 Top 5 Key Takeaways 💡 Curiosity drives innovation - be “insanely curious” about everything. 📈 Luck favors persistence - serendipity comes from hard work. 🤝 Build with trust - surround yourself with “foxhole friends.” 🏥 Healthcare is hard - slow, bureaucratic, but worth transforming. 🌍 Samsung + Xealth - connecting home devices to health data. Fun mentions as always: HLTH USA Samsung Electronics UPMC Providence 📋 00:00 – 02:00 | Catching up with Jim & Eugene, Vegas talk, and welcoming Mike. 📋 02:00 – 06:00 | Mike’s journey from Microsoft to Australia’s biggest web dev company. 📋 06:00 – 09:00 | Lessons from being a “Navy brat” and world traveler. 📋 09:00 – 13:00 | Founding Boost Mobile and its wild telecom legacy. 📋 13:00 – 17:00 | From Nuance to Providence: the path into healthcare. 📋 17:00 – 22:00 | Building Xealth as the “Surescripts for digital health.” 📋 22:00 – 27:00 | Selling to providers and the hard reality of healthcare economics. 📋 27:00 – 33:00 | Integrating with Epic & Cerner: the friend-or-foe dance. 📋 33:00 – 41:00 | The Samsung acquisition story and its big vision for connected health. 📋 41:00 – 49:00 | The future of ambient healthcare and consent-driven data. 📋 49:00 – 52:00 | Mike’s advice: be curious, find your foxhole friends, stay humble.

On this episode of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I had the pleasure of hosting Jeff Weness, VP of Growth & Strategy at RefinedScience. From small-town Minnesota roots to global ventures in digital health and now tackling cancer with AI, Jeff’s journey is as unexpected as it is inspiring. We joked about handstands, Russian accents, and Netflix DVDs (yes, mailed in red envelopes!), but his career lessons are pure gold: listen deeply, solve real problems, and don’t be afraid to reinvent yourself. 🚀 🔑 Top 5 Key Takeaways 🎓 Career pivots can fuel long-term impact 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Partnerships drive innovation in healthcare 🖥️ Geek Squad in hospitals = genius move 💊 Molecule + digital = future of pharma 🤖 AI is reshaping oncology discovery Fun mentions as always: Daniel Couchman Kendall Health Podcast Network John Brownlee Click Therapeutics, Inc. David Benshoof Klein Curio Digital Therapeutics Inc. HealthRHYTHMS Optum 📋 00:00–03:00 | Happy Wednesday banter & Jeff joins 📋 03:00–07:00 | Minnesota roots, 4-H, and Russia exchanges 📋 07:00–11:00 | Insurance career and pivot to MBA/venture 📋 11:00–14:00 | Best Buy innovation & Geek Squad in hospitals 📋 14:00–18:00 | Corporate partnerships at Children’s Minnesota 📋 18:00–23:00 | UnitedHealth & Optum Labs: data, R&D, and digital health 📋 23:00–28:00 | Otsuka: digital therapeutics, patience, and cultural insights 📋 28:00–33:00 | The molecule + digital debate in pharma 📋 33:00–38:00 | Refined Science: AI, oncology, and drug rescue 📋 38:00–46:00 | Cancer prevalence, longevity, and Jeff’s advice: listen deeply

On this episode of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I welcomed Mark S. Gaunya, GBA, LIA - benefits innovator, wrestling fanatic, rugby convert, and author - who’s on a mission to transform healthcare from a cost center into an asset. From cutting weight in high school wrestling to cutting healthcare costs, Mark brings equal parts grit, vision, and humor to the conversation. Some highlights: 🤼 Wrestling built resilience, discipline, and vision. 📊 Finance background fuels entrepreneurial leadership. 🏥 Healthcare system works well but for the system itself.... 📖 Insurance captives and small businesses We also talked about his new book "Captivated Health: Take Control. Gain Transparency. Leverage Confidence " (pre-order on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Captivated-Health-Control-Transparency-Confidence-ebook/dp/B0FDLRTN3M/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2K4OHVOK90G8X&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Tm_j3D1shFbNcCw4NyAf7g.KQWzsyxI7bcNVqKl8zp1DYjpRcHsutI26QEvGZx-fIw&dib_tag=se&keywords=Captivated+Health%3A+Take+Control.+Gain+Transparency.+Leverage+Confidence&qid=1758741583&sprefix=captivated+health+take+control.+gain+transparency.+leverage+confidence%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1) Fun mentions as always: Megan Donnell, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, Amanda Goltz, Jennifer Borislow CLU [00:00–02:00] Welcome & pronunciation of “Gaunya” [02:00–06:00] Family roots in healthcare & entrepreneurship [06:00–10:00] Wrestling, resilience, and rugby adventures [10:00–15:00] Finance background → entrepreneurial foundation [15:00–20:00] Transition to insurers: Blue Cross, Cigna, Destiny [20:00–26:00] Leadership lessons, early management challenges [26:00–34:00] Captivated Health model & balance sheet strategy [34:00–39:00] Captives, PBMs, and real employer ROI stories [39:00–49:00] NABIP Consumer Bill of Rights & policy vision [49:00–55:00] Advice to younger self: “Pick wisely”

On this episode of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I welcomed Jason Campana, the freshly minted CEO of LifeSpeak Inc. who once learned business the hard way - running a painting company without knowing how to paint. From questionable brush strokes to scaling global wellness platforms, Jason’s career is proof that grit beats polish. Fun mentions as always: John Brownlee Kyle Rolfing Jason Von Bank Michael Held All Roads Lead to Minneapolis – Serendipitous intro & John Brownlee connection (00:00–02:00) Jason’s Early Hustle – Bootleg CDs & paper routes (02:00–04:00) College Pro Days – Painting houses, cold sales, and leadership lessons (04:00–07:00) From Paint to Fitness – Joining Fitness on Request → Wellbeats (07:00–10:00) Scaling Corporate Wellness – Pivot to digital, COVID growth, LifeSpeak acquisition (10:00–13:00) Going Public (and Back Private) – IPO, acquisitions, lessons learned (13:00–19:00) Holistic Wellbeing at LifeSpeak – Fitness, mental health, caregiving, substance use (16:00–20:00) AI & Integration – Personalization, platform unification, future of prevention (20:00–24:00) M&A Lessons – Integration pains, cultural challenges, COO perspective (25:00–28:00) What’s Next – New go-to-market, partnerships, prevention at scale (40:00–45:00)

After a summer podcasting break, Jim Joyce and I are back and on this episode of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, we finally cornered the legendary Erik de Heus, CEO of SkinVision (yes, only 173 episodes in… shame on us). From biking along Amsterdam canals to catching curveballs in Dutch baseball, to scaling energy startups and now leading SkinVision, Erik’s story is a mix of persistence, humility, and “just follow your dream” wisdom. If you’ve ever wondered how a kid bossing his friends on the playground ends up building digital health business that catch melanoma early and save lives at scale - this one’s for you. Fun mentions as always: Steve Seuntjens HLTH Inc. Martin Kelly ⧉ 00:00 – 02:00 | Opening banter – Jim & Eugene finally get Erik on the mic. ⧉ 02:00 – 06:00 | Early career & HP days – Amsterdam to California and back. ⧉ 06:00 – 09:00 | Childhood & sports – Football, baseball, and bossing friends. ⧉ 10:00 – 15:00 | Energy startup journey – From inception to €500M revenue. ⧉ 15:00 – 20:00 | Scaling challenges – Processes, people, and persistence. ⧉ 22:00 – 28:00 | Philips DirectLife – Competing with Fitbit + coaching layer. ⧉ 30:00 – 33:00 | Birth of PHS Capital – Early digital health investing. ⧉ 34:00 – 41:00 | SkinVision origins – Melanoma detection at scale. ⧉ 42:00 – 47:00 | Aligning incentives – Insurance, NHS, and consumer trust. ⧉ 47:00 – 54:00 | Erik’s advice & future vision – Follow your dream, validate the problem.

On this episode of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I sit down with the Browns-abandoning, innovation-obsessed Peter Antall, MD. From dissecting cadavers to dissecting telehealth workflows, Peter shares his remarkable journey from pediatrician to healthtech pioneer - building national networks, taming 50 state regulations, and now, nudging GLP-1 users into long-term success. We also find out what gross anatomy has to do with true love. 💀❤️ Fun mentions as always: Olia Hibbard Naomi Allen Roy Schoenberg MD MPH Ido Schoenberg Ken Cahill Murray Brozinsky Julia Hu Neko Health 00:00 – Intro, garage jokes, and Peter’s warm welcome 02:30 – Growing up in Cleveland, med school romance 06:30 – Pediatrics, oncology dreams & the innovation gene 09:00 – Writing Pocket Pediatrician & symptom logic 11:00 – First telehealth forays: Specialists on Call 12:30 – Joining Amwell & the shift to consumer-grade video 18:00 – Why video > audio in clinical care 21:00 – Regulatory nightmare: 50 states, 7 were clear 23:30 – Never a malpractice case: 6M+ visits at Amwell 26:00 – AI note-taking & ambient documentation in care 30:00 – Going public with Amwell & moving on 31:30 – Brightline: Kids’ behavioral health & point solution woes 34:30 – Loneliness across all ages—tech as remedy or divider? 38:00 – Why Lark: scalable, daily AI + coach care 44:00 – GLP-1 support model: 80% persistence at 7 months 48:00 – Advice to young Peter: Think big, disrupt wisely

On this episode of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I freeze time (and nearly our toes) with the extraordinary Dr Jack Kreindler -longevity doctor, tech founder, and Antarctic explorer. This is only our second-ever long-form episode, and we couldn't be more honored to have Jack join us for it. From designing UX with Douglas Adams to running diagnostics in sub-zero temperatures, Jack shares wisdom at the intersection of tech, healthspan, and philosophy. Yes, there's creatine. Yes, there's metaphysics. And yes, you’ll want to rethink your bedtime and your bucket list. It’s a ride through resilient humans, wild biohacks, and the hilarious humility of medicine in the age of AI. Dont miss this episode: Fun mentions as always: Daniel Kraft, MD Jordan Shlain, MD Peter H. Diamandis ☀️Maneesh Juneja Vishal Gulati 00:00:00 - Jack’s origin story: From tech to medicine 00:05:00 - UX with Douglas Adams & first tech ventures 00:12:00 - Founding CHHP & insights into performance science 00:21:00 - Commitment, coaching, and who makes it through 00:30:00 - The biohacking movement: Hope, hype, and hazards 00:41:00 - The pursuit of longevity vs acceptance of death 00:49:00 - Preventive diagnostics & experience design (Neko, Echo) 00:58:00 - AI in medicine: Augmenting empathy & reducing burnout 01:06:00 - WellFounded & experiential medicine adventures 01:18:00 - South Pole expedition & commencement reflections

On this episode of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I went from cowbells to code to campaign trails with the one and only Owen McCarthy. We covered a LOT: ✅ Bootstrapping MedRhythms from a napkin sketch to FDA approval ✅ Licensing Stevie Wonder’s music to help stroke patients walk again ✅ Why Maine needs robotic homes (and maybe fewer regulations) ✅ How it feels to run for Governor with a quick thought on the Big Beautiful Bill ✅ oh... and even spoke about the very real Uncle Thump (not Trump) Owen’s journey from logging trucks to legislative vision is the very definition of full circle. And spoiler: you don’t want to miss his advice to future founders 👇 Fun Mentions as always: Steve Seuntjens Marco Mohwinckel Roberto Ascione William Stevens Tech Tour Brian Harris Ann Mond Johnson Megan Coder 00:00–02:00 — Opening from Switzerland: Cowbells, Confessions & TechTour Hosts kick off with scenic vibes and introduce Owen from a mountaintop moment. 02:00–04:30 — Roots in Rural Maine: Logging, Cows & College Dreams Owen shares his upbringing in Patten, Maine, with stories of family, hard work, and dad’s unforgettable advice. 04:30–08:30 — From Engineering to Entrepreneurship: How MedRhythms Started From water treatment sales to Harvard to building a healthtech company with heart (and rhythm). 08:30–14:00 — Bootstrapping to Breakthrough: MedRhythms, Brian Harris & Real Outcomes The early days of therapy, scaling manually, and why universal music licensing took 18 months. 14:00–16:30 — Working with Stevie Wonder: Music, IP, and Big Biz Buy-In The surprising (and charming) tale of pitching Universal and name-dropping Stevie mid-deal. 16:30–21:00 — Defining DTx: Alliance Building, Policy Work, and Lessons Learned What it takes to create an industry from scratch, and why “starting with reimbursement” matters. 21:00–24:00 — The Case for Rural Tech: Healthcare Access in Remote Maine Why digital care and EMS are urgent lifelines in the U.S.’s oldest and second-most rural state. 24:00–27:30 — Jumping into Politics: What Drove Owen to Run for Governor Owen reflects on his decision to run, family conversations, and chasing calm in the hurricane. 27:30–37:30 — Platform Breakdown: Housing, Energy, Healthcare & Modular Dreams A detailed look at his policies: robotic homes, energy equity, and cancer care via telehealth. 37:30–43:00 — Legacy, Leadership & Advice to Future Founders From Uncle Thump to reimbursement-first strategy, Owen gets real about impact and longevity.

Who knew that picking up that Yellow pages at age 24 would lead to Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities ? In this episode #169 of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce & I spoke to Pat Sukhum who took us from attic-living startup grit to changing lives at scale - 2200 youths and counting. We talked Definity Health (sold to United), RedBrick Health (sold to Virgin), Thai food, and why the humble leader is the fiercest force for good. There’s wisdom, there’s vulnerability, there’s even an IRS - Harvard study drop. Pat proves you can be both a CEO and a sidekick, and still lead with heart. Just a few highlights: 🧒 Mentorship isn’t charity, it’s shared transformation. 🤝 Relationships power nonprofit scale and social change. 🧭 Belief plus humility = true leadership growth. 💙 Oh - and don’t forget to say hi to your inner shy kid. Fun mentions as always: John Brownlee Kyle Rolfing Dave Dickey Anthony Miller Daniel Couchman Kendall TimestampTopic Summary[00:00:00]–[00:02:00]Show intro and Pat joins the session[00:02:00]–[00:04:00]Pat’s Minnesota roots and Thai-American identity[00:04:00]–[00:07:00]Early assimilation and family background[00:07:00]–[00:10:00]High school, identity crisis, and Carleton College[00:10:00]–[00:13:00]Deloitte days and founding Definity Health[00:13:00]–[00:17:00]The Big Brothers Big Sisters call and early match[00:17:00]–[00:22:00]Consumer-driven care and Definity’s acquisition[00:22:00]–[00:26:00]RedBrick Health and behavior change lessons[00:26:00]–[00:30:00]Consulting, Bind, and learning to sell[00:30:00]–[00:45:00]CEO transition, mission-driven work, and future vision

⚠️ Warning: Listening to this episode may cause spontaneous inspiration, side effects include rethinking innovation, falling in love with Denmark, and Googling “intelligent bricks.” Meet Anne C. Fleischer — engineer, innovator, former LEO Pharma exec, and now leading Consumer Engagement & New Business Models for Obesity at Novo Nordisk. She grew up in a village so small that your soccer team was whoever showed up to class that day. She wanted to be a helicopter pilot or a doctor, but got motion sickness and couldn’t get into med school...... So she built a new path- literally - constructing heart pump mannequins, NFC-enabled pavement tiles, and eventually digital health products that helped millions. 💥 This episode is a masterclass in doing things differently—with a sense of humor, a killer vision, and a very Danish ability to keep it real. PS. See the link below in comments for a new partnerships portal that the team at Novo announced today at HLTH Europe Fun mentions as always: Malin Johansson Anish Shindore Steve Seuntjens Erik de Heus SkinVision Chandana Fitzgerald Jonathan Weiner Rich Scarfo HLTH Inc. Michael Pace Marina Borukhovich Ali Hashemi Tom Hale 00:00 From Danish Countryside to Dreams of Medicine 07:00 Engineering Meets Creativity 11:00 Building Intelligent Bricks & Early Innovations 13:00 From Fuel Cells to Pharma Strategy 15:00 Founding Leo Innovation Lab 19:00 Build vs. Buy: Pharma’s Digital Dilemma 22:00 Creating Leo Ventures 24:00 Novo Nordisk: Tackling Obesity with Empathy 29:00 Feelings That Shape Health Outcomes 44:00 Anne’s Advice: Speak Boldly, Share Your Purpose

Picture this: you’re 7 years old, just got rejected from every game on the block, so you cannonball into the YMCA pool… 15 years later, you’re one of the top U.S. swimmers. Fast forward another few decades, you’re sitting at a desk once occupied by Andy Molnar at Pear, building the digital health reimbursement movement one payer at a time. 🧠💥 This week on #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy Jim Joyce and I dive into OG territory with Michael Pace, the swimming, startup-slaying, palm-loving advisor. 🔍 MAHA Movement 🖥️ Digital Health’s Role in New Administration Policies 💊 DTx and the Reimbursement Policy 🧠 PDURS Software Guidelines: Pharma Meets Digital 🧩 Trump's executive order on pharma pricing... 👇 Hit play.

Ever wonder what happens when a German economics grad skips the surf lessons in Sydney and builds one of Australia’s fastest-scaling startups? Farina Schurzfeld did exactly that — and then turned the same operational firepower toward mental health. In this episode of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I speak with Farina who shares her journey from launching Groupon in Australia to co-founding Selfapy (Germany’s leading digital mental health platform) and taking it through the bureaucratic gauntlet of DiGA approval - before stepping back to build AndRobin, a sidekick-for-hire growth and ops squad. 💻 Fast growth isn't sustainable without long-term thinking and ethical grounding. 🛒 What scales in e-commerce doesn’t always translate to regulated, B2B-driven systems. 🏥 Selfapy didn’t start with DiGA—but became a pioneer anyway. They built for users, then adapted as policy opened the reimbursement door. 🛠️ Startups need senior operators, not just advisors or consultants AndRobin fills the Series A void with hands-on executional leadership. 🚪 Step out when your superpower isn’t needed anymore 👇If you're in digital health, health tech, or just building something that matters - this one’s for you Fun mentions as always: Roberto Ascione Frontiers Health Andrew Mason Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte hims & hers

What do William Wallace, smart pill bottles, and pharma sales have in common?They all showed up in this week's #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy. Jim Joyce and I had a chat with Innes Meldrum - Scottish-born, New Jersey-rooted CEO of AdhereTech. Innes unpacks his journey from flunking high school to running $Big brands and now cracking one of healthcare’s stickiest problems: medication adherence. We covered: 🤖 Tech vs. human behavior in adherence 🧩 Pharma’s paradox (have to watch to get more) 🧠 Leadership = authenticity + heart 🫥 Tech must be invisible for patients 📈 Adherence is greater than acquisition in long run Big lessons. Big heart. Big impact. 🎧 Listen now and learn why belief might just be your biggest asset. Fun mentions as always: Josh Stein Dave Griffiths 🇮🇪 Kaiser Permanente YourCoach.Health 00:00 – 03:00 — Opening Banter & Setup Eugene, Jim & Innes kick things off across time zones with laughs and backstory. 03:00 – 08:00 — From Scotland to Kentucky Innes shares his multicultural roots, flunking high school, and a summer teaching soccer in the US. 08:00 – 14:00 — Career Leap: Tech to Pharma The unexpected journey from engineering at Nortel to global marketing at Novartis. 14:00 – 18:00 — Mental Health & Authentic Leadership How neuroscience drew Innes in—and why emotional connection is key to commercial success. 18:00 – 22:00 — Joining AdhereTech Why Innes took the CEO seat and what surprised him when he arrived. 22:00 – 27:00 — Solving the Adherence Problem A dive into AdhereTech’s smart pill bottle and how it’s changing patient behavior. 27:00 – 32:00 — Pharma Economics & Ownership Gaps The financial burden of non-adherence—and who really owns the problem in healthcare. 32:00 – 36:00 — Stress, Behavior, and Health Coaching Exploring the real reasons patients don’t take meds—and how health coaching can help. 36:00 – 41:00 — Resilience & System Innovation Innes reflects on leadership growth, system constraints, and building a startup culture. 41:00 – 45:00 — Future Vision & Final Advice A keynote moment: belief, purpose, and what Innes would tell his younger self.

What do angel investing, cosmonaut training, and funding a 10-year health community project have in common? Esther Dyson. Obviously. In our latest episode #164 of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I had the pleasure to catchup with Esther. We covered: 💸 Why she funded Wellville to rebuild social fabric in underserved communities (and what she really learned) 🧬 What 23andMe got right — and what it didn’t... 📕 Her next chapter: writing "Term Limits", a book about being human in the age of infinite AI 🧠 And why “making new mistakes” is a better life motto than “move fast and break things” Esther’s wisdom is as timeless as her curiosity — and we’re just glad she finally made it on #TheShot. 😅 Fun mentions as always: Matthew Holt Unity Stoakes Marina Borukhovich Rick Brush Peter H. Diamandis Linda Avey Stepan Pachikov Anne Wojcicki 🧭 Section Breakdown (Topics + Timestamps): Intro & Background Setup Esther joins & shares how this podcast started as a pandemic experiment. ⏱️ 00:00 – 04:00 Esther’s Life Journey in 3 Speeds From Oppenheimer roots to Forbes to cosmonaut training. ⏱️ 04:00 – 08:00 Cosmonaut Training & Health Discovery How a space detour saved her life. ⏱️ 08:00 – 12:00 Wellness Habits & Biohacking Wisdom Swimming, eating early, and NOT eating at cocktail parties. ⏱️ 12:00 – 14:00 Becoming an Angel Investor How a million-dollar challenge turned her into an investor. ⏱️ 14:00 – 17:00 Why She Started Wellville From judging the Healthcare XPrize to 10 years of social fabric repair. ⏱️ 18:00 – 25:00 Hard Truths About Systems & Poverty Trust, grants-as-drugs, and funding that's actually fair. ⏱️ 25:00 – 27:00 On Government, Prevention & Food Systems Sugar taxes, vaccines, and the real trends that matter. ⏱️ 27:00 – 29:00 23andMe’s Rise, Fall, and Lessons She got the education, not the return. ⏱️ 29:00 – 33:00 Term Limits & Being Fully Human Why we need constraints, not infinity — and why Pam the hygienist is the real hero. ⏱️ 35:00 – 44:00

Imagine starting life with a speech impediment and ending up as a Broadway's beatboxing, improv master - that’s Anthony Veneziale’s journey! A presentation and storytelling expert, Grammy-nominated star of both Broadway and film, he is the co-creator of the acclaimed Freestyle Love Supreme, an improvised, hip hop, live musical performance with a rolling cast of characters including the likes of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Christopher Jackson and Daveed Diggs. Anthony proves that the best ideas come from embracing yes, and... Jim Joyce and I had a blast on today's episode of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth today as it was packed with epic freestyle moments, brain science, and enough energy to light up all of Las Vegas. 🏆 🔥 Bonus: We even got Anthony to drop a custom freestyle rap about ClearIP! If you want to laugh, learn, and maybe rethink how improv can revolutionize creativity, mental health, and business, this one’s for you. 🎧👇 Top 3 Key Insights 🎭 Improv fuels confidence, creativity & problem-solving 🧠 Brain science proves improv enhances cognition & mental agility 💡 Saying ‘Yes, And’ unlocks innovation & business success Fun mentions as always: Matthew Holt Daniel Couchman Kendall Roberto Ascione Kristin Milburn Frontiers Health Rachel Loui Christie Pitts Matt Loeb #YesAnd #Improvisation #Creativity #Neuroscience #MentalFitness #FreestyleInnovation Podcast Breakdown 1️⃣ Welcome & Icebreaker (00:00 - 03:00) 👉 Hosts discuss podcast rankings, meeting Anthony, and app testing. 2️⃣ Anthony’s Origin Story (03:00 - 07:00) 👉 From speech therapy struggles to founding Freestyle Love Supreme. 3️⃣ The Birth of Freestyle Love Supreme (07:00 - 10:00) 👉 How a college improv troupe shaped his career & led to Broadway. 4️⃣ The Magic of Improv (10:00 - 14:00) 👉 Why improv is a tool for confidence, creativity & problem-solving. 5️⃣ Neuroscience & Improv (14:00 - 19:00) 👉 Brain science behind improv, fMRI studies, and cognitive benefits. 6️⃣ Mindless, Inc. & AI-Powered Games (19:00 - 25:00) 👉 AI-driven mental fitness games & their impact on mental health. 7️⃣ The Art of Freestyle & Startup Pitches (25:00 - 29:00) 👉 Freestyling startup pitches at AARP & turning ideas into rap. 8️⃣ Clear IP Freestyle Moment (29:00 - 33:00) 👉 Anthony creates an impromptu rap about Jim’s startup. 9️⃣ The Power of Yes, And (33:00 - 36:00) 👉 How embracing ‘yes, and’ can transform business & creativity. 🔟 Closing Advice & Big Takeaways (36:00 - End) 👉 Anthony’s wisdom for entrepreneurs & creators.

🎤 Music as medicine? More like a prescription for good vibes! 🎶 In our latest episode of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I jammed with Rachel Francine, CEO of Musical Health Technologies aka SingFit, the company bringing singing-based therapy to people worldwide. Turns out, belting out tunes can be as powerful as a prescription—especially for dementia care 🤯 Rachel’s journey? From growing up in a beanbag factory (yes, really) with an opera-singing inventor dad, to riding every major tech wave before it was cool. Now, she’s scaling music therapy to change lives at scale—because, let’s be real, we could all use some more dopamine and less stress. What’s next? SingFit is making waves in care homes, hospitals, and even football clubs.. Top 5 Key Takeaways 🎵 Singing is therapy 🧠 Music unlocks memories 💊 Less meds, more music Singing reduces anxiety & agitation 🎤 Singing reduces anxiety & agitation 🌍 Scaling music therapy Fun mentions as always: Andy Tubman Chandana Fitzgerald Francesca Wuttke Ali Parsa Jorge Juan Fernández García ⏱️ [00:00 - 04:00] | Intro & Banter Jim & Eugene joke about podcast delays, St. Patrick’s Day, and Irish gifts to the White House. ⏱️ [04:00 - 10:00] | Meet Rachel Francine: A Life in Tech From VHS vs. Beta to CitySearch, Rachel recounts her wild career journey. ⏱️ [10:00 - 15:00] | Growing Up in a Beanbag Factory with an Opera-Singing Inventor Dad Yes, really. Also, how patents were dinner table conversations. ⏱️ [15:00 - 20:00] | From Nashville to Music Tech: The Road to SingFit Rachel’s experience in the music industry & early digital platforms. ⏱️ [20:00 - 27:00] | What is SingFit? And Why Singing is Medicine Explaining the science of active music therapy and its impact. ⏱️ [27:00 - 33:00] | Case Studies: Dementia, Autism & Mental Health How singing reduces agitation, anxiety, and even hospital visits. ⏱️ [33:00 - 37:00] | Scaling Music Therapy: The Market Challenge Why music therapists are rare & how SingFit is bridging the gap. ⏱️ [37:00 - 40:00] | The Future of SingFit & Big Announcements Coming Expansion to B2C, football clubs, and a mystery mega-partnership. ⏱️ [40:00 - 42:00] | Jim’s “Famous Last Question” Rachel’s advice? Follow the money & understand the music business. ⏱️ [42:00 - End] | Wrap-Up & Subscribe! Final thoughts, audience shout-outs, and the importance of hitting that subscribe button.

#TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy took a deep dive with Payal Bhandari M.D. ,and let’s just say... minds were blown, hearts were inspired, and Jim Joyce almost started singing “Country Roads” when he heard Payal was from West Virginia. 🎶 From AI & diagnostics to functional medicine vs. traditional care, Payal didn't hold back. If you think your annual check-up is comprehensive, wait until she tells you how our health system is stuck in the past and why your microbiome is screaming for attention. 🧐 We tackled everything—personalized medicine, integrative care, RFK Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" movement, and why your data is so valuable.. If you want science, heart, and a side of humor in your healthcare discussions, this is the episode for you! 🎙️ 🔥 Top 5 Key Takeaways 1️⃣ 🧠 Data knows more than you think about you.. 2️⃣ 💊 Traditional & functional medicine should be friends, not foes. 3️⃣ 📊 AI + biomarkers = precision medicine goldmine. 4️⃣ 💰 U.S. healthcare system = sick care, not healthcare. 5️⃣ 🎵 Music is medicine. Literally. Fun mentions as always: Mark Hyman, MD Sandra Scheinbaum, Ph.D. Larry Shore MD, FAAFP Matthew Holt Lucy Reynales Ritesh Patel ViVE Marina Borukhovich

Ever wonder what happens when you mix a lawyer’s mindset, cold-calling resilience, and a deep love for healthcare investment? You get Richard Lungen, a guy who turned rejection into an art form and convinced 100+ healthcare execs to hand over $$$ for HC9 Ventures. 💰💡 From almost becoming a prosecutor to building provider networks before networks were cool, Richard’s journey is packed with wisdom, war stories, and a deep appreciation for just how hard healthcare really is. We covered everything from sales tactics to the power of listening to quarterly reports like it’s the latest #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy podcast with Jim Joyce. If you're an entrepreneur trying to break into healthcare, here’s your golden ticket to understanding how to navigate this industry—spoiler alert: it’s a LONG game. 🏆 Top 5 Key Takeaways 🚀 📞 Cold calling still works – Just know your target! 📊 Listen to earnings calls – They’re free market intelligence! ⏳ Healthcare sales take years – So start now. 🦾 Know your audience – Investors & buyers don’t want guesses. 💡 .... and great advice from Richard to entrepreneurs.. Fun mentions: Pete Antunes John Wray Tim Wentworth Charlie Falcone #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInvestment #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #HC9Ventures #TheShotPodcast

🚀 AI, healthcare, and a nostalgic trip down digital memory lane—this week, Brian Kalis, Managing Director at Accenture Health joined Jim Joyce and I on this week's #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy and made us all question why we weren’t launching startups in Web 1.0. Brian’s journey has been a blend of tech geekery, consulting wizardry, and AI-fueled optimism. We covered: 🤖 The real deal behind AI adoption in healthcare 🛑 Why health systems are drowning in red tape 💰 How health plans are finally picking up the pace (🤯 yes, really?!) 🎭 Also, a friendly PSA: AI agents might soon be negotiating with AI agents, leaving us humans to watch from the sidelines with popcorn. 🍿 ..... Also, be nice to AI—they’re watching..... Fun mentions as always: Ankit Jain Infinitus Systems, Inc. Jeff Ruby John Brownlee Ethan Mollick

Ever wonder what really drives success? Fearless risk-taking, AI-powered interns, and, uh… a chicken heart?! 🐔💀 This week on #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I sat down with the energetic Rachel Loui, who’s been through everything from management consulting, big pharma and big tech to hacking fear itself. She’s teaching companies how to conquer AI anxiety, embrace neuropsychology in business, and—oh yeah—how to not bring an actual chicken heart to a meeting. Tune in to learn why fear is the biggest enemy of growth, why pharma is still playing catch-up, and before your AI intern takes over your job. 🔥 Top 5 Key Takeaways 📌 Fear blocks growth—hack it, don’t fight it. 📌 Gen AI is your (nearly) free 24/7 intern. 📌 Pharma still lags behind in AI adoption.. 📌 Data and psychology.... 📌 oh and ... a chicken heart can get you an A. 🎙 Show Breakdown ⏳ 00:00 - 02:00 | Back to Normal Format & AI Backgrounds 🎭 Jim and Eugene discuss returning to regular podcasting and Jim’s AI-generated hotel room mishap. ⏳ 02:01 - 05:00 | Meet Rachel: Life Starts with Death 💡 Rachel shares her philosophy on making bold life choices by imagining her 102-year-old self looking back. ⏳ 05:01 - 08:00 | The Chicken Heart Story 🐔💀 Rachel’s childhood experiment with a real chicken heart sets the tone for her lifelong passion for efficiency and impact. ⏳ 08:01 - 12:00 | From Pharma to Strategy in China 🌏 Rachel’s path from management consulting to Boehringer Ingelheim and leading strategy in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. ⏳ 12:01 - 16:00 | Startup Lessons & the Reality of Selling to Doctors 🚀 How Rachel’s digital health startup failed, but taught her valuable lessons about sales, psychology, and tech adoption in healthcare. ⏳ 16:01 - 20:00 | Google & Sales Psychology 📊 Applying data-driven insights from pharma to Google, managing $500M in revenue, and why sales is ultimately about psychology. ⏳ 20:01 - 25:00 | Gen AI = Your Free Intern 🤖 Rachel explains why AI is like a 24/7 intern and how companies can leverage it instead of fearing it. ⏳ 25:01 - 30:00 | Pharma & AI: Playing Catch-Up (Again) 💊 The industry’s slow AI adoption, learning from consumer brands, and struggles with data-driven decisions. ⏳ 30:01 - 34:00 | Global Pharma Strategy: Germany vs. China 🌍 Rachel breaks down the cultural challenges of working between German HQ and the Chinese healthcare market. ⏳ 34:01 - 36:00 | Final Advice: Be Bold, No Fear 🔥 Rachel’s key advice for entrepreneurs: push past fear, take risks, and explore new skills—even improv!

🎉 Kicking Off #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy 2025 with a new format! 🎉 We're thrilled to launch the first episode of 2025 experimenting with long-form content — a whopping ~2-hour deep dive.. and I could not think of anyone better to be our guinea pig than than Jay Parkinson, MD, MPH, the legendary pioneer of virtual care. From childhood dirt bikes to reimagining healthcare through design thinking, Jay took us on a fascinating journey. This isn't just another episode—it's a masterclass on disruption, grit, and patience. Plus, we had a few laughs along the way (who knew golf courses could inspire healthcare innovation?). Top 5 Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ 🎯 "Patients need relationships and results—it's all about balance." 2️⃣ 🤝 Virtual care thrives with teamwork, not silos. 3️⃣ 💡 Healthcare innovation = simplifying complexity creatively. 4️⃣ 📱 The iPhone revolutionized how docs and patients connect. 5️⃣ 🚀 Burnout is real; staying curious is the antidote. Fun mentions as always: Steve Seuntjens Matt Loeb Christie Pitts Yoky Matsuoka Peter Pronovost MD, PhD, FCCM Mark Hyman, MD grant harrison David Karp Bryce Roberts Scott Shreeve, MD John Hallock Guy Friedman Alex LeBrun Vinod Khosla Panasonic Well YourCoach.Health -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Play-by-Play Kickoff & 2025 Vision (00:00 - 08:00) A lively intro to the new format, reflections on CES & JPM, and a warm welcome to Jay Parkinson. Jay’s Origin Story (08:01 - 20:00) From Missouri’s dirt roads to WashU, Jay shares his unique path, early inspirations, and love for design. Preventive Medicine Redefined (20:01 - 35:00) Insights into Jay’s time at Hopkins and how systems thinking shaped his view of population health. The Birth of Virtual Care (35:01 - 51:00) How the iPhone and tech-savvy culture in Williamsburg catalyzed Jay’s first practice model. Hello Health: Disrupting Primary Care (51:01 - 01:06:00) The challenges, funding, and lessons learned in creating a tech-forward physical + virtual care model. Sherpaa: The Pioneer of Virtual Primary Care (01:06:01 - 01:23:00) Building the foundations of sticky patient-doctor relationships via virtual care. Crossover Health & Strategic Scaling (01:23:01 - 01:32:00) The hybrid care model and Jay’s role in revolutionizing care delivery infrastructure. Tech Evolution & The Role of AI (01:32:01 - 01:41:00) AI's role in healthcare: tools, challenges, and why behavior change is the ultimate hurdle. Reflection on Healthcare Complexity (01:41:01 - 01:51:00) A candid discussion about systemic collapse, resilience, and the future of care. Parting Wisdom (01:51:01 - End) Jay’s advice to young disruptors: "Be patient, stay curious, and always keep learning."

Welcome to Wednesday - Jim Joyce and I are bringing to you #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy from the same EST timezone🎙 This week, we had the pleasure of speaking with the amazing Yael Berman, CEO of Big Health—a woman who has tackled German oil rigs, Lehman Brothers stress balls, and for over a decade, the complexities of mental health. Yael shared her journey from Duke to transforming insomnia care, all while proving that sleep isn’t just a luxury—it’s healthcare! 💤 🏥 Cracking reimbursement codes 💤 Digital CBT - a step-care model for sleep & mental health 💰 How following the money can make—or break—a startup 💡 “Be scrappy, but respect operational details.” 🤝 “Provider trust drives digital health adoption.” 📈 “Follow the money to navigate healthcare challenges.”

On this Thanksgiving episode of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy 🎙 Jim Joyce and I were delighted to welcome Umang Patel, Chief Clinical Information Officer at Microsoft who still finds time to be a pediatrician one day a week: Few key takeaways: ⏰ Time-saving tools can transform healthcare outcomes 🤝 Trust is the foundation of better care 🌍 Value-based care is the way forward 🩺 Healthcare needs delight! 🤝 Trust and time: the secret sauce in healthcare 🌿 Why prevention always beats cure (and paperwork!) ✨ AI tools actually making a difference Tune in for insights and whole lot of wisdom! Fun mentions as always: Edward Kliphuis Ali Parsa Mairi Johnson BABYLON HEALTHCARE SERVICES LIMITED Peter Foley LetsGetChecked Truepill Neko Health

Happy Wednesday! I am super proud of Jim Joyce and I for staying consistent again with #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy. Those podcast coaching sessions must be working! 🎙 This week, we sat down with Chris Cera, CEO of Arcweb Technologies—a man who’s gone from peeling bananas for cash to peeling back the layers of healthcare’s complexity. 🍌 Chris shared his journey from chocolate bananas and chemistry to building cutting-edge digital healthcare solutions, all while keeping his Linux stack perfectly balanced: Some Key Takeaways: 🍌 Peeling bananas builds character—and a strong work ethic 🧑‍💻 Open source drives healthcare innovation, slowly but surely 🏥 EMRs, EHRs, Interoperability.. oh my... 🎯 Design thinking in healthcare 💡 "Find your purpose and build around it.” Fun mentions as always: Chandana Fitzgerald Jonathan Weiner HLTH Inc. ŌURA Tom Hale Dexcom

Happy #WorldKindnessDay and welcome to another episode (#153) of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy. 🎙 Today Jim Joyce and I welcomed the fascinating Brian Murphy, Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer of Cumulus Neuroscience. Brian’s journey is a blend of global exploration, multidisciplinary brilliance and a mission to revolutionize brain health measurement. We discussed his path from cognitive neuroscience to founding a company tackling some of healthcare’s toughest challenges. Key topics and nuggets of wisdom: 🧠 Objective measurement of brain and mental health 🌟 The role of scalable, non-invasive technologies in trials 🌍 Global experience fuels multidisciplinary innovation 🎯 “Precision tools can transform clinical trial outcomes Fun mentions as always: Liam Kaufman Caramazza Alfonso #BrainHealth #DigitalBiomarkers #NeuroscienceInnovation #CognitiveHealth #DigitalHealth #CumulusNeuroscience

This week on #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I wished that we had booked our guest for at least 3 hours as the nuggets of wisdom kept coming. It was our pleasure to 🎙 host Glen Tullman, the legendary CEO of Transcarent. Glen took us through his journey—from launching companies to pioneering the way we think about healthcare with his vision for better, more affordable, and accessible care. Glen’s perspective on innovation, category creation, and putting patients at the center of healthcare offers invaluable insights for leaders everywhere. Top 5 Nuggets: 🚀 “Innovate by doing, not talking.” 💡 “Different, not better, defines a new category.” 💪 “Failure is just learning—go for it!” 🏥 “Healthcare must be affordable, accessible, effective.” 🌍 “Customer-focused partnerships drive real change.” Fun mentions as always: Lee Shapiro Robert Garber Naomi Allen Mike Rolla Mark Cuban Pat Geraghty Livongo Teladoc Health Hemant Taneja Allscripts Evernorth Health Services

Another meticulously unproduced episode (#151) of #TheShot of Digital Health Therapy is here ! 🎙 This time, we invited one of the OGs in "mHealth" 😂, Drew Schiller, Co-Founder & CEO of Validic. Drew took us through his journey, from starting a neighborhood newspapers as a kid to building a health data platform that’s reshaping healthcare. He shared valuable insights on entrepreneurship, the evolution of Validic, and the ever-crucial role of understanding your customer: 💰 The impact of pricing and partnership strategies 🌊 Navigating digital health’s shifts and staying agile 🚀 Validic’s pivotal journey from API to enterprise solutions 🏆 Value-based pricing wins over low-ball offers 🤝 Client partnerships must be win-win to last 🔍 Know your customer’s story as if it’s yours Fun mentions as always: Matthew Holt Mark Cuban Ryan Beckland

On Episode #150 Jim Joyce and I sat down 🎙 with Ross Harper, Founder of Limbic. Ross is our first guest on the show that neither one of us had met before! Ross shared his journey from neuroscience to founding Limbic and diving deep into AI’s potential to transform mental health care: 🧠 The intersection of #neuroscience and #AI in mental health 🤝 How AI can enhance the clinician-patient relationship 🤖 The role of empathy in AI & patient engagement 🇺🇸 A UK startup entering the US market Fun mentions as always: Edward Kliphuis HLTH USA Jonathan Weiner Frontiers Health Amber Bullis

Jim Joyce and I realize its Thursday but we decided to do #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy Live from Frontiers Health conference this week. 🎙 There is a lot of "firsts" in this episode. First time doing this live on one screen and in person... First time I said "Jim Joyce!!!!!" live! First time basically kidnapping David Benshoof Klein after his ground breaking keynote. First time David and the team at Click Therapeutics, Inc. proposed: "Software Enhanced Drugs 💊" as the term But you will have to watch OR listen to the full episode to hear other things that David never shared publicly before :) Fun mentions as always: Roberto Ascione Kristin Milburn Frontiers Health Sarah Jackson Omada Health #DigitalHealth #PharmaInnovation #SoftwareEnhancedDrugs #digitaltherapeutics #Entrepreneurship #HealthcareTransformation #ClickTherapeutics #DTX

Jim Joyce and I are back, continuing our tradition of staying consistently inconsistent and meticulously unproduced 😄. In episode #148 of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, we chatted with Cris De Luca, Partner at Sanofi Ventures. (I still can’t believe we haven’t had him on before, especially since we go to the same barber 😄) Cris shared his incredible journey through his own startup, healthcare innovation, corporate venturing, and the evolving dynamics of digital health—but we covered a lot more, including: 🚀 How to scale ventures with patient empowerment at the core 💡 The role of corporate venturing in transforming healthcare 🏢 Swinging for the fences 🎯 Key insights on building sustainable, scalable businesses 🔑 The importance of seeking mentorship early and often Fun mentions as always: Steve Seuntjens Dave Ricks All-In Podcast Alex Fair Paul Hudson

"Being an immigrant child meant figuring things out fast – from homework to speaking English. That mindset is what drives me in healthcare.’ – Dorsa Barzin Jim Joyce and I got a shot of energy on today's #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy - even though Dorsa did the recording from a hopistal room and suppsedly at 50% energy! Thats dedication! Her unique journey through public health, case management, and risk adjustment (yep you heard that right) is fascinating: 💻 Blending Technology with Clinical Care 🏥 Risk Adjustment in Medicare 👩‍⚕️ Nurses as Innovators 📊 Operational Efficiency in Healthcare 👩‍💻 Learning from Tech Failures Fun mentions as always: Bryan Sivak Marina Borukhovich BABYLON HEALTHCARE SERVICES LIMITED Meritage Healthcare, LLC

Jim Joyce and I had so much fun today on #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy. On this episode, we covered the whole health care "system" with the super energetic Amanda Goltz. Tune in now - you wont regret it: 🌐 Healthcare isn’t a system 🏥 Doctors and autonomy 💻 AI in healthcare will thrive only if we move beyond claims data to real health outcomes.” 💼 Employers role in healthcare 🧠 Cognitive load in healthcare Fun mentions as always : Missy Krasner Matthew Holt Amazon Mass General Brigham

Jim Joyce and I, were super honored that Rachel Trobman agreed to spend a full hour with us on her birthday!! Happy birthday 🎂 On today's edition of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy we had a bit of #startup therapy - thank you Rachel for joining us on your birthday and being super open about a topic not many are willing to openly talk about: 🌐 From journalism to healthcare, it’s all about telling the right story 👫 Husband and wife founders: trust is your greatest asset 💼 Every startup journey has its highs and lows, but resilience is key 🚀 Superpowers of every successful entrepreneur 🛑 The decision to shut down your startup 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 ooh and... is there a Couples Startup Therapy podcast looming? Fun mentions as always: Marina Borukhovich Jason Trobman Bayer G4A StartUp Health Connected Health Alliance

From living on four continents by the time he was 18 to breaking barriers in health tech... On this week's hashtag #TheShot of hashtag #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I chatted with Samir Batra, Managing partner at HIP: 🛤️ Navigating a career path is all about zigging and zagging 🌐 Living on four continents before 18 🏥 Healthcare delivery should be multidisciplinary and team-based – just like investing should be 💼 Checking your ego at the door is crucial for success in entrepreneurship 🚀 "From building alarm clocks to leading health tech innovations, the journey is all about learning and pivoting.” 👫 and... power of a community Fun mentions as always: Matthew Holt Ann Mond Johnson Arundhati Parmar Neil Patel Frank Williams Tom Peterson

Jim Joyce and I had a blast recording 🎙️ episode #143 of #TheShot of Digital Health Therapy today. We loved hosting Ryan Koo who has spent over a decade at Aetna (did you know Aetna is 171 years old 🤯) and now is an Employee Benefit Consultant at Marsh McLennan: 🔄 Consumer shift for healthplans? 💡 Tiny habits and behavior change 💼 Navigating the complexities and opportunities in the employer space for digital health solutions. 🤝 The importance of networking and partnerships in the healthcare ecosystem. 🧠 Mental Health Focus: The critical need for mental health services and innovative solutions is not slowing down... Fun mentions as always: Amanda Goltz Matthew Holt BJ Fogg, PhD Brian Kalis Shawn Ellis Dmitry Gurski Brook West

Jim Joyce and I seem to be consistently inconsistent with #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy but we welcome you all to Episode #142. Today we had a blast speaking with Dominick Kennerson, SVP at HSBC Innovation Banking 🚀 The early days of digital health and working with Steve Case 🍸 Working as a bartender in DC 🤖 AI and impacts to pharma 💥 SVB Collapse 📈 Investment Trends 🏷️ Oh, and we hear a pitch from Jim Joyce on his new venture Clear IP Fun mentions as always: Steve Case Matthew Holt Bryan Sivak Megan Coder Jessica J. Federer Milind Kamkolkar Zsuzsanna Varga, PhD Steve Agular Rock Health Bayer G4A