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Start Up Sit Down
by Startup Sitdown
Join Alex Theodorou as he walks through the startup journey, experiences and lessons learned. Joined by industry experts, healthcare leaders and entrepreneurs this show shines a spotlight on the inner workings of what it takes to build transformational healthcare experiences and stories that shape the journey along the way.
Episodes
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Making Sense of Sensory Health with Dr. Virginia Spielmann
Host Alex Theodorou sits down with Dr. Virginia Spielmann—occupational therapist, global speaker, and Executive Director of the STAR Institute—to explore why sensory health matters to everyone and how play, culture, and cutting-edge research can shape better care. From founding a thriving...
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Building a Vision: From Law to Legacy with Corey from Crawford Group
In this exciting launch of the new season of Startup Sit-Down, Alex sits down with Corey Wolman, founder of Crawford Group, to explore his fascinating journey from mergers and acquisitions lawyer to real estate innovator and entrepreneur. Corey shares insights from his early passions in debating,...
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Empathy Unlocks Opportunity
In this episode, Alex (@neurofitvr) discusses the transformative power of empathetic listening, his journey of conducting over 100 interviews in the healthcare field, and uncovering the hidden insights in people's speech. By truly understanding not just what was said, but how it was expressed, he...
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Neuroplasticity and the High-Intensity Revolution with Phil, the OT Professor
Start Up Sit Down | Season 2, Episode 7 On this episode Alex (@neurofitvr) , sits down with Phil, the OT Professor (@the.ot.professor), a doctor of occupational therapy specializing in high-intensity walking therapy. Inspired by experts in the field, Phil focuses on understanding his patients'...
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Raising the Standards: The Importance of Caregiver Training for Safe and Effective Care
Start Up Sit Down | Season 2, Episode 6 In this podcast, Alex (@neurofitvr) speaks with Emilia Borland, an occupational therapist and the owner of Higher Standards Training Caregiver Training, about the need for adequate training and support for family and professional caregivers. Emilia…
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Beyond the Clinic: How "WTF is OT" is Changing the Perception of Occupational Therapy
Start Up, Sit Down | Season 2, Episode 5 On this episode of Start Up Sit Down, Alex Theodorou interviews an occupational therapist who has made a name for themselves on social media through their successful Instagram channel, WTF is OT. With over 50,000 followers, our guest is passionate…
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From Zoom Fatigue to Business Success: The Boom Room Story
Start Up, Sit Down | Season 2, Episode 4 Alex sits down with Anna, founder of Boom Room, which is an online platform that helps fitness professionals grow their businesses by simplifying the process of joining live zoom classes and watching on demand videos. The idea came from the creator's...
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Healthcare in the Digital Age: A Physiotherapist's Philosophy on Patient Care
Start Up Sit Down | Season 2, Episode 3 In this episode, Alex Theodorou speaks with Annemarie Lankhorst, a physiotherapist originally from the Netherlands and currently working in Sweden. They discuss her background, how she works with patients with neurological disorders, and their shared work...
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Breaking the Stigma: Zama Health's Mission to Normalize Mental Health in Sports
Start Up Sit Down | Season 2, Episode 2 This episode features Brendan Sullivan, founder of Zama Health, a mental health platform for athletes. The idea came from his experience as a college athlete, where he saw teammates struggle without access to resources. Zama Health is partnering with gyms…
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Beyond the Gym: Straffr's Mission for Accessibility and Inclusivity in Fitness
Start Up Sit Down | Season 2, Episode 1 In this episode, Alex Theodorou speaks with Stefan Weiss, the CEO of Straffr. Stefan, who is originally from Germany and now lives in Amsterdam, created the world’s first smart resistance band that connects to phones and provides direct feedback and...
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Reps to Recovery: Empowering the Post-Op Journey with Stabl
In this episode, Alex (@neurofitvr) sits down with Hamza Shaikh, Co-Founder & CEO of Stabl to showcase how they are moving recovery from the clinic to your living room using webcam technology. Find out how they are impacting the millions of people around the world and engaging with their...
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Celebrating the Unique Minds of Autism with GoManda
Alex (@neurofitvr) sits down with Dr. Celest Austin, MD, PhD, Founder & CEO of GoManda as we discuss all things Autism and how she is transforming learning using a strengths-based approach, as well as the shift from person-centred language to identity first language, and the future of inclusive...
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From Amputation to Rehabilitation: How Articulate Labs is Restoring Mobility in Everyday Movement
Alex (@neurofitvr) sits down with Josh Rabinowitz, the CEO of Articulate Labs as he shares the journey of building the medical technology device, the hurdles they face, and the future of augmenting physical mobility for people around the world.
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Redefining Health and Nutrition One Meal at a Time with Wellest
In this episode, Alex (@neurofitvr) sits down with the Wellest team (@wellestinc) joined by Dave (@davesekowski), and Chris (@chrisskowera) as they share the exciting and turbulent journey to find their calling to transform and remove the guesswork in your nutrition and lifestyle. We dive into…
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A Clinician Turned Inventor, and the Role of Creativity Within Innovation
This episode we sit down with Dr. Ellen Cullen as she shares how she went from clinician to educator to inventor to transform work with pediatrics. Check it out!
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Making Blindness Your Super Power: How a Blind OT Inspires People Globally with Vision Impairments
Alex sits down with Jaz Heck (LOTR, MMC), a blind Occupational Therapist who shares her story of how she empowers people living with vision impairments for over 20 years to find their super powers to build the confidence and independence they need to live the life they want.
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The Future of Healthcare, Innovation and Considerations in Occupational Therapy with Dr. Caitlin Strobel
Alex sits down with Dr. Caitlin Strobel, OTD as we discuss the future, challenges and innovation within healthcare and Dr. Strobel's perspective on what can be done and the steps being taken today to get there.
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From Setbacks to Startups
Alex shares a story about how one of the first setbacks he recalled in business helped to shape his outlook on building Neurofit. Enjoy!
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Welcome to the Startup Sitdown
This episode offers a brief overview of our new podcast launch. Alex shares the a glimpse into what you can expect from this podcast including: 1) what does this podcast provide? 2) where does this content matter? 3) how will it bring you value? 4) why now? We hope you enjoy the start of this...
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Join Alex Theodorou as he walks through the startup journey, experiences and lessons learned. Joined by industry experts, healthcare leaders and entrepreneurs this show shines a spotlight on the inner workings of what it takes to build transformational healthcare experiences and stories that shape the journey along the way.
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