Who The Health Started That?
by Who The Health Started That Podcast
Welcome to Who the Health Started That? Pediatrician and former Tennessee Health Commissioner, Dr Lisa Piercey and surgeon Dr Alex Jahangir explore exciting innovations in the world of healthcare entrepreneurship. From cutting-edge medical technologies to groundbreaking business models, they bring you stories of the trailblazing companies and individuals who are shaping the future of healthcare.
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Daniel Etra, RethinkFirst
On this episode of "How I Built This," we sit down with Daniel Etra, the visionary founder of RethinkFirst. Born and raised in New York City, Daniel's transformation from finance worker to change-maker led him to address the needs of underserved populations in healthcare. Tune in as Daniel shares...
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Ann Wanlund, Canopie
We explore Anne Wanlund's inspiring journey and the creation of Canopie—a groundbreaking maternal mental health platform. Motivated by her experiences in East Africa, Anne recognized the need for early intervention and prevention in maternal mental health. She witnessed the existing gap in the...
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Mary O'Connor, Vori Health
On today's episode of Who The Health Started That?, we're talking to Dr. Mary O'Connor, renowned orthopedic surgeon and co-founder of Vori Health, a virtual musculoskeletal medical practice that takes a biopsychosocial approach to patient care. Dr. O'Connor has spent her career in academic...
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Noah Robinson, Innerworld
Imagine being able to access mental health support from the comfort of your own home, all while remaining anonymous and connected with others who are going through similar struggles. That's exactly what Noah Robinson has created with Innerworld - a revolutionary VR app that allows users to attend...
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Shireen Abdullah, Yumlish
In this episode, we interview Shireen Abdullah, the founder of Yumlish, a health-tech company that is revolutionizing nutrition education. Shireen shares her personal experience of being diagnosed with a chronic condition and struggling to find culturally relevant nutrition education resources.…
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Brian Ferguson, Arena Labs
On this episode of "Who the Health Started That?" we sit down with Brian Ferguson, founder of Arena Labs, to discuss his journey from serving in the military to founding a company focused on high-performance medicine. Brian shares his background growing up in a healthcare family and how that led…
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Jennie Shulkin, Override Health
Chronic pain affects one in five Americans, but the traditional healthcare system often fails to provide comprehensive solutions. In this episode of "Who the Health Started That?", prepare to be inspired as we talk to Jennie Shulkin, a former athlete and criminal lawyer turned pain management...
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Sebastian Seiguer, Scene Health
How Scene Health is Helping You Remember to Take Your Meds with Tech! In this episode of Who the Health Started That?, we sit down with Sebastian Seiguer, founder of Scene Health, to discuss how he was motivated to create a solution to one of the biggest problems in healthcare: medication...
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Paige Wilson, Naborforce
Welcome to Season 2 of "Who the Health Started That?" – the podcast that explores the innovative minds behind today's healthcare solutions. In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Paige Wilson, the founder of Naborforce, a company that provides friendly and supportive backup for...
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Brian Freeman, Mployer Advisor
In a world where the cost of employer-sponsored healthcare continues to rise at a staggering 7% annually, one visionary saw the need for change. Brian Freeman, a former employee of the Hospital Corporation of America, embarked on a remarkable journey to create a company that would connect…
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Sylvia Hastanan, Greater Good Health
Sylvia Hastanan started Greater Good Health to give more people access to equitable care. Now the company is redefining what holistic valued-based care looks like, starting with the people healthcare relies on the most—Nurse Practitioners. As a nurse with a ton of experience working with large...
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Maulik Trivedi, StationMD
We sit down with Dr. Maulik Trivedi, the founder of StationMD, a comforting physician service dedicated to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and other vulnerable populations. Dr. Trivedi shares the inspiration behind StationMD and how he transitioned from an ER...
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Anju Mathew, OncoLens
Where do you look for answers and advice after a cancer diagnosis? We probably should be asking ourselves how do we improve the cancer care experience instead. Well this week, we sit down with Anju Mathews, the CEO and Founder of OncoLens. Anju shares her personal journey, the inspiration behind...
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Kian Raiszadeh, Livara
Unlocking the Potential of Orthopedic Care. In this episode, we talk to Kian Raiszadeh, founder of Livara Health, a platform revolutionizing orthopedic care by empowering patients to better manage their health. Livara aims to partner with healthcare organizations to create an interdisciplinary…
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Ling Shao, Spectrum AI
How One Mom is Revolutionizing Healthcare Access for Children with Autism. Join us as we speak with Ling Shao, the founder of Spectrum AI, a digital health company that brings innovative solutions to the autism space. As a mom of four autistic sons, Ling shares her personal journey of struggle…
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Mandy Major, Major Care
Feeling overwhelmed as a new parent? You don't have to navigate parenthood alone anymore. Tune in to learn how Major Care is helping new parents receive affordable and accessible remote care with virtual postpartum doulas. In this episode, we hear from the founder, Mandy Major as she shares her...
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Sameer Jafri, Avive Solutions
Join us for a life-saving episode as we interview the CEO of Avive Solutions. Avive is developing innovative solutions to empower communities to respond to Sudden Cardiac Arrest emergencies and save lives. Hear what motivates Sameer and learn how you can make a difference in an emergency on this...
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Welcome!
I’m Dr. Lisa Piercey, a child abuse pediatrician, hospital administrator, and former state health official. I’m a lifelong Tennessean from a family of farmers and small business owners, and I’ve dedicated my career to serving rural and vulnerable populations, in both my clinical and business...
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Welcome to Who the Health Started That? Pediatrician and former Tennessee Health Commissioner, Dr Lisa Piercey and surgeon Dr Alex Jahangir explore exciting innovations in the world of healthcare entrepreneurship. From cutting-edge medical technologies to groundbreaking business models, they bring you stories of the trailblazing companies and individuals who are shaping the future of healthcare.
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