The Healthcare Technology Report with RJ Lumba

Welcome to The Healthcare Technology Report, a leading information source on healthcare technology companies and solutions. In this episode, we speak with Dave Mowry, Executive Chairman and CEO of Breg, a musculoskeletal health medical device company providing orthopedic bracing, cold therapy solutions, and software-enabled services that support durable medical equipment management. Breg works with a large orthopedic footprint, partnering with thousands of clinics and providers and distributing products globally through a network spanning nearly 60 countries. Dave stepped in as interim CEO in May 2024 and was appointed CEO in September 2024, while continuing as Chairman. He brings more than 30 years of medical device leadership experience, including CEO roles at Cutera and at Vyaire Medical, and he previously led Tornier as president and CEO prior to its acquisition. Dave supports Firefighters for Healing. To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host, RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.

Welcome to The Healthcare Technology Report, a leading information source on healthcare technology companies and solutions. In this episode, we speak with Hans Keirstead, Chairman of the Board at Immunis, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing stem cell-derived biologics to address age-related diseases and immune dysfunction. Immunis’ investigational therapy, IMM01-STEM, is a stem cell-derived secretome designed to modulate immune health and improve muscle mass and function, with initial clinical work focused on sarcopenia-related conditions.  Hans is a stem cell researcher and biotech entrepreneur with prior experience developing therapies across neurology, immune disorders, and oncology. He previously served as a full professor of anatomy and neurobiology at UC Irvine and has held leadership and board roles across multiple biotechnology organizations. I am your host, RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.

Welcome to The Healthcare Technology Report, a leading information source on healthcare technology companies and solutions. In this episode, we speak with Meena Mallipeddi, Co-Founder and CEO of AmplifyMD, a multi-specialty virtual care platform built to help hospitals and health systems expand timely specialty access across emergency, inpatient, and outpatient settings. AmplifyMD integrates into health system EMRs and pairs workflow automation and embedded AI tools with an on-demand network of remote specialists, offering coverage across 15 clinical service lines. The platform is used across all 50 states, supports nearly 400 programs, and helps hospitals reduce transfers and keep patients in-network when specialty capacity is constrained. Meena co-founded AmplifyMD after years investing in healthcare and technology and has led the company’s expansion from its first hospital deployment into a national platform. Her background includes roles as an equity analyst and investor, and she is a frequent speaker on virtual care strategy and clinician workforce sustainability. I am your host, RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.

Welcome to The Healthcare Technology Report, a leading information source on healthcare technology companies and solutions. In this episode, we speak with Brad Margolis, CEO of MDI Health, a medication management platform used by payers and providers to identify patients at risk of adverse drug events and recommend evidence-based medication regimen changes. MDI Health analyzes claims and EMR data, incorporating factors like medical history, lab values, and kidney and liver function to generate patient-specific recommendations along with supporting clinical references.  Brad joined MDI Health first as COO before becoming CEO. He brings nearly 25 years in healthcare, along with experience scaling health technology companies and advising healthcare organizations on growth and operations. Brad supports Food on Foot. To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host, RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.

Welcome to The Healthcare Technology Report, a leading information source on healthcare technology companies and solutions. In this episode, we speak with Yann Gaston-Mathé, Co-Founder and CEO of Iktos, a company building AI and robotics tools for small-molecule drug discovery. Iktos offers Makya for generative molecular design and Spaya for retrosynthesis, alongside an AI-driven robotics platform that automates synthesis to accelerate the Design–Make–Test–Analyze cycle. The company also works in collaboration with pharma partners and is developing an in-house pipeline targeting oncology and autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Yann has spent more than two decades across pharma R&D, data analytics, and biotech entrepreneurship. He leads Iktos’ strategy and product development, drawing on experience spanning pharmaceutical research, consulting, and multiple company-building efforts. I am your host, RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.

Welcome to The Healthcare Technology Report, a leading information source on healthcare technology companies and solutions. In this episode, we speak with Dan Riskin, CEO and Founder of Verantos, a real-world evidence company focused on generating high-validity evidence for clinical, regulatory, and reimbursement use. Verantos de-identifies, enriches, and integrates data from electronic health records, medical claims, and product and disease registries, then applies artificial intelligence to generate research-grade evidence at scale for life sciences teams. Dan founded Verantos after building healthcare technology companies at the intersection of medicine and software. He is also a clinical professor of surgery at Stanford and a congressional appointee to the U.S. Health IT Advisory Committee at HHS. I am your host, RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.

Welcome to The Healthcare Technology Report, a leading information source on healthcare technology companies and solutions. In this episode, we speak with Casey Hite, CEO of Aeroflow Health, a personalized health partner that helps patients access medical equipment and supplies covered by insurance. Aeroflow Health guides patients through product selection, verifies coverage, submits required paperwork, and delivers curated supplies to the patient’s door. The company also partners with health plans and healthcare providers to support member satisfaction and patient care, combining technology with communication, education, and services designed to keep patients informed throughout the process. Casey co-launched Aeroflow Healthcare in 2002 with his brother Don and has overseen the creation and growth of business lines including Aeroflow Mom & Baby, Motif Medical, Aeroflow Sleep, Aeroflow Urology, and Aeroflow Diabetes. I am your host, RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.

Welcome to The Healthcare Technology Report, a leading information source on healthcare technology companies and solutions. In this episode, we speak with Steve Basta, President and CEO of Phathom Pharmaceuticals, a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing treatments for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases. The company has licensed exclusive rights in the United States, Europe, and Canada to a potassium-competitive acid blocker (PCAB) and is building its commercial business around therapies for acid-related GI conditions. Steve was appointed President and CEO and joined the Board of Directors in April 2025. He brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across biopharmaceutical, medical device, and digital health companies, including CEO roles at SaNOtize, Mahana Therapeutics, Menlo Therapeutics (now VYNE Therapeutics), AlterG, BioForm Medical, and Merz Aesthetics. I am your host, RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.

Welcome to The Healthcare Technology Report, a leading information source on healthcare technology companies and solutions. In this episode, we speak with Oleksandr (Sasha) Andrieiev, CEO and Co-Founder of Jelvix, a global software engineering company that provides development, integration, and IT consulting services for enterprises, scale-ups, and industry innovators. Jelvix provides custom software development, systems integration, SaaS engineering, and dedicated development teams serving clients across healthcare, financial services, real estate, insurance, and other sectors. With more than 15 years in operation, the company supports organizations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia with long-term technical partnerships. Andrieiev has led Jelvix since its founding in 2011 and brings experience in entrepreneurship, software development leadership, and advisory work related to digital transformation and technology strategy. Earlier in his career, he built and managed technology-focused businesses in the private sector. I am your host, RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.

Welcome to The Healthcare Technology Report, a leading information source on healthcare technology companies and solutions. In this episode, we speak with Ola Wlodek, CEO of Constructive Bio, a company developing technologies for large-scale genome writing and genetic code reprogramming. Spun out of Professor Jason Chin’s laboratory at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Constructive Bio focuses on building programmable biomolecules and enabling cells to produce materials and therapeutics that conventional biology cannot. Ola brings experience from across the Cambridge biotech ecosystem and previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Reflection Therapeutics. At Constructive Bio, she leads efforts to advance applications of synthetic genomics, from virus-resistant production strains to the biosynthesis of new classes of enzymes, pharmaceuticals, and biomaterials. I am your host, RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.

Welcome to The Healthcare Technology Report, a leading information source on healthcare technology companies and solutions. In this episode, we speak with Kurt Jacobus, Chairman and CEO of restor3d, a company specializing in patient-specific, 3D-printed musculoskeletal implants. Founded in 2017, restor3d combines expertise in additive manufacturing, osseointegrative materials, AI-driven planning tools, and in-house design and manufacturing to support more personalized approaches to orthopaedic care. Kurt previously led MedShape and Vertera Spine—both acquired by major orthopedic device companies—and has spent much of his career at the intersection of biomedical engineering and medical device innovation. At restor3d, he oversees efforts to bring customized implants to surgeons and hospitals through a fully integrated digital workflow and rapid manufacturing capabilities. I am your host, RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.

Welcome to The Healthcare Technology Report, a leading information source on healthcare technology companies and solutions. In this episode, we speak with Anton Derlyatka, Co-Founder and CEO of Sweatcoin, a health and fitness app that encourages people to be more active by turning steps into real-world rewards. Launched in 2015, Sweatcoin has grown into one of the most downloaded health apps globally, reaching more than 200 million users across dozens of countries and partnering with organizations such as the UK’s National Health Service to support population-level health initiatives. Anton brings experience in building consumer technology products that scale through network effects and user engagement. Under his leadership, the platform has also expanded through partnerships with consumer brands and academic institutions while exploring new applications for behavior-change technology. I am your host, RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

Welcome to The Healthcare Technology Report, a leading information source on healthcare technology companies and solutions. In this episode, we speak with Adam Mendelsohn, Co-Founder and CEO of Vivani Medical, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing miniature, long-term subdermal drug implants to improve treatment outcomes for chronic diseases. Using its proprietary NanoPortal™ technology, Vivani’s lead programs include NPM-115 for chronic weight management, NPM-139 for obesity, and NPM-119 for type 2 diabetes—each designed to maintain consistent medication levels for six months or longer and address the issue of medication non-adherence. Before leading Vivani, Mendelsohn co-founded Nano Precision Medical, which merged with Second Sight Medical Products in 2022 to form Vivani. He also serves on the board of the Maestro Foundation. Adam supports The Maestro Foundation. To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host, RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.

Welcome to The Healthcare Technology Report, a leading information source on healthcare technology companies and solutions. In this episode, we speak with Mike Suiters, Co-Founder and CEO of Positive Development, a provider of developmental therapy for children with autism. Founded in 2020, the company offers a comprehensive model that integrates speech, occupational, and mental health therapies, serving more than 1,000 families nationwide.  Positive Development has become the nation’s largest provider of developmental therapy, focused on improving access, affordability, and quality of care. Mike co-founded the company after working at Sandbox Industries’ Blue Venture Fund, where he helped identify innovative healthcare solutions.  I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

Welcome to The Healthcare Technology Report, a leading information source on healthcare technology companies and solutions. In this episode, we speak with Chris Lowe, CEO of Nusano, a medical technology company addressing critical shortages in the global radioisotope market. Nusano’s proprietary ion source technology enables the efficient and sustainable production of multiple isotopes simultaneously, supporting cancer therapies, diagnostic imaging, and other essential applications.  Chris brings more than 20 years of executive experience in healthcare and finance, having raised over $500 million in private and public financing and having completed more than $1 billion in M&A transactions. Prior to Nusano, he served as CFO and COO of Cortexyme, where he guided the company through its IPO and eventual acquisition. Chris supports American Cancer Society. To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.  

Welcome to The Healthcare Technology Report, a leading information source on healthcare technology companies and solutions. In this episode, we speak with Mike Alvarez, CEO and President of Glooko, a digital health company that connects people with diabetes to their care teams through a unified data platform. By syncing with more than 200 devices and integrating directly into electronic health records, Glooko simplifies data management, enables remote patient monitoring, and strengthens collaboration between patients, providers, and caregivers. Today, the platform supports over 4.4 million users in 30 countries. Mike became CEO in 2024 after leading Qardio, a remote patient monitoring company. He previously held senior leadership roles at Medtronic, St. Jude Medical, and Novo Nordisk. At Glooko, he is focused on scaling connected care solutions that improve outcomes and expand access worldwide. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

Welcome to The Healthcare Technology Report, a leading information source on healthcare technology companies and solutions. In this episode, we speak with David MacMurchy, CEO of Lightship, a clinical trial services provider focused on increasing access and representation in research. Founded in 2018, Lightship partners with biopharma, CROs, and academic institutions to deliver traditional, hybrid, and decentralized trials through a combination of site services, mobile research units, and in-home nursing.  David brings more than 25 years of experience in life sciences, with previous roles at PRA Health Sciences, EY, Pfizer, and IQVIA. At Lightship, he is dedicated to expanding access to clinical trials and advancing therapies that better reflect real-world populations. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

Welcome to The Healthcare Technology Report, a leading information source on healthcare technology companies and solutions. In this episode, we speak with Brad Kittredge, Founder and CEO of Brightside Health, a virtual mental health provider founded in 2017 to improve access and quality of care for people with depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. Brightside delivers precision psychiatry, clinically proven therapy, and a suicide prevention program, reaching patients nationwide through a network of licensed providers and a tech-enabled platform. Brightside partners with major insurers covering more than 130 million lives, ensuring timely access to care—often within 48 hours—and has published multiple papers validating its outcomes. Before founding Brightside, Brad held leadership roles at Lantern, 23andMe, and other healthtech companies, where he focused on building evidence-based solutions to help transform patient experiences. Brad supports Canine Companions. To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

Welcome to The Healthcare Technology Report, a leading information source on healthcare technology companies and solutions. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Lishan Aklog, Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founder of PAVmed, a diversified medical technology company developing devices, diagnostics, and digital health solutions. Its subsidiary, Lucid Diagnostics, has created the first commercial tools for widespread early detection of esophageal precancer. Lishan has co-founded and scaled multiple healthcare companies, including the team that developed the AngioVac system, and earlier served as a cardiac surgeon at Harvard Medical School and Mount Sinai. He also serves on the board of AdvaMed, the leading medtech trade association, and is an inventor on dozens of patents. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

Welcome to The Healthcare Technology Report, a leading information source on healthcare technology companies and solutions. In this episode, we speak with Richard Vincent, Co-Founder and CEO of Fundamental XR, a company using immersive technologies such as VR, AR, MR, and haptics to transform how surgical teams and medical professionals train. Fundamental XR provides realistic, measurable training environments that improve skill retention and accelerate learning, with adoption across more than 200 healthcare institutions in over 50 countries. Richard has more than 25 years of experience building international businesses and co-founded Fundamental XR to address the long-standing challenge of creating safe, realistic spaces for clinical skill development. Under his leadership, the company is advancing toward its vision of building a global, haptically enabled “flight simulator for surgeons.” Fundamental XR’s platform combines high-fidelity anatomy, custom imaging, and enterprise-grade security to deliver scalable training for clinical teams worldwide. Richard supports Orbis. To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

Today, we speak with Andrew Adams, Founder and CEO of Headway, a platform building a new mental healthcare system by making it simple for therapists to accept insurance and for patients to find affordable care. Andrew comes to the problem first as a patient and then as a builder, grounding the company’s mission in lived experience and a focus on practical fixes to cost and access. Founded in 2019, Headway now powers over 600,000 appointments per month, has raised over $325 million from leading investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Thrive Capital, Accel, GV, and more. Headway partners with major health plans across all 50 states to operate one of the country’s largest insurance-accepting therapist networks. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

Welcome to The Healthcare Technology Report, a leading information source on healthcare technology companies and solutions. Today, we speak with Ryan Grant, Founder of Vori Health, a nationwide specialty medical practice focused on treating back, neck, and joint pain more effectively. Vori brings together board-certified physicians, physical therapists, dietitians, and health coaches to deliver integrated care designed to reduce misdiagnoses, avoid unnecessary surgeries, and improve patient outcomes. Ryan is a board-certified neurosurgeon, educator, and serial entrepreneur. In addition to founding Vori Health, he co-founded Nomad Health, a platform connecting clinicians with flexible work opportunities, and has published widely on advancing patient-centered, value-based care. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

Welcome to The Healthcare Technology Report, a leading information source on healthcare technology companies and solutions. Today, we speak with JP Vert, Co-Founder and CEO of Bioptimus, an AI-first biotech company building foundation models to transform biology and accelerate biomedical innovation. Bioptimus integrates multiscale data, cutting-edge compute, and secure data access to create a universal model of biology that can fuel scientific discovery and advance medicine. JP has over 25 years of experience at the intersection of machine learning and life sciences. Before Bioptimus, he was Chief R&D Officer at Owkin and a Research Lead at Google Brain, and earlier built his career in academia as a professor and researcher in computational biology. He has authored more than 190 scientific publications and is a member of the National Academy of Technologies of France. JP supports Doctors Without Borders. To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

Welcome to The Healthcare Technology Report, a leading information source on healthcare technology companies and solutions. Today, we speak with David Esposito, President and CEO of ONL Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing treatments to protect and preserve sight for patients with retinal diseases. ONL’s lead candidate, ONL1204, is being advanced for conditions such as retinal detachment, geographic atrophy, and glaucoma, with the goal of preventing vision loss at its root cause. David has built and scaled multiple healthcare companies through successful exits and brings deep experience leading organizations at the intersection of science and business. David supports Harvest Time Partners Foundation. To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

Welcome to The Healthcare Technology Report, a leading information source on healthcare technology companies and solutions. Today, we speak with Tylon Wang, Co-Founder and CEO of Angle Health, a full-stack, AI-enabled health plan founded in 2019 to reimagine employer-sponsored healthcare. Angle Health provides small and medium-sized businesses with access to fully customizable health plans that integrate telehealth, digital pharmacies, behavioral health, and other services previously limited to large employers. The company now operates in more than 40 states, serving thousands of employers and tens of thousands of members nationwide. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

Welcome to The Healthcare Technology Report, a leading information source on healthcare technology companies and solutions. Today, we speak with Eric Dy, Co-Founder and CEO of Bloomlife, a women’s health company using connected devices and data analytics to improve access to prenatal care and help clinicians detect pregnancy complications earlier. Eric trained as a biomedical engineer and co-founded Bloomlife in 2014 after experiencing firsthand the challenges of a high-risk pregnancy in his family. He previously worked across next-generation sequencing, remote patient monitoring, and specialty imaging before turning to maternal health. Bloomlife’s remote monitoring platform and predictive analytics are helping providers manage risk and deliver better outcomes, with the goal of eliminating preventable complications and making modern maternal care accessible worldwide. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

Welcome to The Healthcare Technology Report, a leading information source on healthcare technology companies and solutions. Today, we speak with Mike Prytkov, Co-Founder and CEO of Simple, a digital health company helping millions of people achieve long-term weight loss and healthier eating habits. Mike is an experienced leader in scaling mobile-first health platforms, and under his leadership, Simple has grown from an intermittent fasting tool into a comprehensive app that combines science-based guidance with AI coaching. The app now supports more than 17 million users worldwide, credited with over 13 million pounds lost and more than 350,000 five-star reviews. With its AI coach Avo, Simple delivers daily plans, personalized prompts, and real-time support to help users build sustainable habits. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

Welcome to The Healthcare Technology Report, a leading information source on healthcare technology companies and solutions. Today, we speak with Hal Wolf, President and Chief Executive Officer of HIMSS, the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society. HIMSS is a mission-driven nonprofit and global advisor committed to transforming the health ecosystem through information and technology. Hal brings nearly 35 years of leadership in healthcare, informatics, and innovation, with expertise spanning integrated care models, digital health, and product development. With a global community of more than 125,000 members, HIMSS provides research, policy expertise, and technology-driven insights to healthcare providers, governments, and health organizations across North America, Europe, the UK, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Hal supports Doctors Without Borders. To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

Welcome to The Healthcare Technology Report, a leading information source on healthcare technology companies and solutions. Today, we speak with Jason Brown, CEO of MRO, a company transforming how clinical data is exchanged for health systems and providers. MRO’s technology integrates with over 250 EHRs to help providers securely manage and share more than a billion clinical records, driving better clinical and financial outcomes. Jason brings more than two decades of leadership experience scaling healthcare technology companies. Before joining MRO, he served as CEO of Discovery Health Partners, which was acquired by MultiPlan in 2021, and held senior roles at Evolent Health, Valence Health, and MedAssets. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

Welcome to The Healthcare Technology Report, a leading information source on healthcare technology companies and solutions.  Today, we speak with Derek Lo, Founder and CEO of Medallion, a leading provider network management platform streamlining operations for healthcare organizations nationwide.  Since founding the company in 2020, Derek has grown Medallion to more than 250 customers with a team of over 175 people. Its platform has saved healthcare teams over 500,000 administrative hours and delivered a 50% reduction in operating costs by automating credentialing, enrollment, and monitoring for providers.  The company has raised $85 million from investors including Sequoia Capital, Spark Capital, GV, Optum Ventures, and Salesforce Ventures. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

Today, we speak with Nate Fernhoff, Co-Founder and CEO of Orca Bio, a biotechnology company developing high-precision cell therapies to treat patients with blood cancers and immune diseases. By applying single-cell technology at scale, Orca Bio aims to deliver transplants that rebuild a patient’s blood and immune system while lowering the risk of serious complications. Nate co-founded the company after his research at Stanford, where he helped translate decades of immunology into a platform ready for clinical use. Under his leadership, Orca Bio has advanced its lead program, Orca-T, which recently produced positive Phase 3 results, marking a critical milestone on the path to FDA review.  I am RJ Lumba, the host of The Healthcare Technology Report podcast. I am the Managing Partner of GrowthCap and Executive Chairman of Market Insight Media. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

Today, we speak with Randall Lipps, Founder, Chairman, President, and CEO of Omnicell, a global leader in medication management and pharmacy automation. Omnicell provides robotics, intelligent software, and data-driven services that help hospitals and pharmacies reduce errors, improve efficiency, and advance toward the vision of the Autonomous Pharmacy. Randall founded Omnicell in 1992 after experiencing firsthand the inefficiencies of supply management during his daughter’s hospitalization. Drawing on his background in airline operations and logistics, he set out to build solutions that would make it easier for caregivers to get the right medications to patients. Today, Omnicell technology is used in more than 5,000 hospitals and 40,000 pharmacies worldwide, supporting progress toward the industry’s vision of the Autonomous Pharmacy. Randall supports American Nurse Association. To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host RJ Lumba. I am the Managing Partner of GrowthCap and Executive Chairman of Market Insight Media. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Kristen Valdes, Founder and CEO of b.well Connected Health, a platform that empowers consumers by unifying their health data and tools to take control of their healthcare journeys. Kristen is an award-winning leader and acknowledged visionary in digital health. She has dedicated her career to creating inventive solutions that drive the industry toward a more consumer-directed future. b.well’s comprehensive platform serves providers, payers, pharmacies, and healthcare tech companies—supporting better care experiences for 150 million people through 60,000 consumer-mediated data connections and cutting-edge AI. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Sean Duffy, the Co-Founder and CEO of Omada Health, a virtual-first healthcare provider that nurtures lifelong health, one day at a time. Since 2011, Sean and his team’s mission has been to inspire and enable people everywhere to live free of chronic disease. They do this by building digital health programs that are evidence-based, performance-priced, and designed to delight their users. Omada is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Norwest Venture Partners, Fidelity, Wellington Management, and other notable investors. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with David Bates, the Co-Founder and CEO of Linus Health, a digital health company focused on transforming brain health for people across the world. In 2019, David and his team of individuals with exceptional backgrounds in neuroscience, clinical care, artificial intelligence, and enterprise software, created a digital platform that enables a future where people can live longer, happier, and healthier lives with better brain health.  The platform delivers a proven means of enabling early detection; empowers providers with actionable clinical insights and recommendations; and supports individuals with personalized action plans. Before Linus Health, David founded Tamarisc Ventures, an early stage venture capital firm, as well as Bode, a tech-enabled hospitality company for group travel. David supports TM City. To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Siva Namasivayam, the Co-Founder and CEO of Cohere Health, a clinical intelligence company that provides intelligent prior authorization as a springboard to better quality outcomes, by aligning physicians and health plans on evidence-based care paths for the patient's entire care journey. The company is backed by Deerfield Management, Polaris Partners and other notable investors. Prior to co-founding Cohere, Siva founded and grew SCIO Health Analytics from 0 to $90 million with 20% plus EBITDA margins and 1,100 employees and led the strategic exit at a valuation of $240 million in 2018. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Wardah Inam, the Founder and CEO of Overjet, which builds artificial intelligence that helps dental organizations give patients the highest quality of care. In 2018, Wardah was part of a group of computer scientists from MIT who came together with dentists from Harvard to build something special: Dental AI. Thousands of dental professionals rely on Overjet to perform their most important work — with a level of precision, consistency, and speed that is only possible with artificial intelligence. Before Overjet, Wardah was Lead Product Manager at Q bio and before that, a Postdoctoral Associate at MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.  Overjet is backed by March Capital, General Catalyst, Insight Partners, and other notable investors. Wardah supports Rise for Fistula Foundation. To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Eric Kinariwala, the Founder and CEO of Capsule, a technology business rebuilding the pharmacy industry from the inside out with an emotionally resonant consumer experience and technology that enables customized outcomes for doctors, hospitals, insurers, and manufacturers. The origin of Capsule stems from a terrible experience Eric had at the drugstore. A sinus infection turned into Eric questioning the inconvenient way individuals have to jump through several hoops to get prescriptions. He created the type of pharmacy made up of friendly, caring pharmacists who carry prescriptions straight to your door, at the tap of your phone. Eric spent the early part of his career as an investor across healthcare, technology, and retail. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Sami Inkinen, the Founder and CEO of Virta Health. Virta is an online specialty medical clinic that reverses type 2 diabetes safely and sustainably, without the risks, costs, or side effects of medications or surgery. Created in 2014, Virta’s innovations in nutritional biochemistry, data science, digital tools, and clinical expertise are shifting the diabetes treatment paradigm from management to reversal. Before Virta, Sami was a Co-Founder of the leading online real estate marketplace Trulia. He also previously worked for top companies including Microsoft, McKinsey, and Nokia. Sami is also an endurance athlete.  Sami and his wife rowed from California to Hawaii—2,750 miles, completely unsupported. He is also a triathlon age group world champion and 8 hour 24 minute Ironman with seven Hawaii Ironman finishes. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with the Founder and CEO of Papa, Andrew Parker. Papa provides vital social support by pairing older adults and families with Papa Pals, who are trained and vetted companions who provide a helping hand and an open ear, resulting in less loneliness and better health. Andrew and his family were struggling to balance the daily demands of life with supporting his grandfather Joseph, whom they referred to affectionately as “Papa”. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Miami, Papa is a manifestation of Andrew’s vision of a world where no one has to go it alone. Before Papa, Andrew was VP of Health Systems at MDLIVE, a leading provider of virtual healthcare services in the U.S.  Papa is backed by Softbank, Tiger Global, Comcast Ventures and other notable investors. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Co-Founder and CEO of ModMed, Daniel Cane. Founded in 2010, ModMed is a healthcare technology company that is transforming healthcare through specialty-specific, intelligent platforms to increase practice efficiency and improve patient outcomes. An entrepreneur, Daniel has a Bachelor of Science in applied economics from Cornell University, where as an undergraduate he co-founded Blackboard Inc., raised over $100M in venture capital, and, in 2004, helped take the company public. In 2011, Blackboard was sold for over $1B. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we chat with Mark Frank, the CEO and Co-Founder of SonderMind, a company which has redesigned behavioral health to increase access, expand utilization, and improve clinical outcomes. SonderMind's individualized approach to care starts with using innovative technology to help people not just find a therapist, but find the right, in-network therapist for them. From there, SonderMind's clinicians are committed to delivering best-in-class care to all people by focusing on high-quality clinical outcomes. Prior to founding SonderMind, Mark founded three other successful ventures, including Next Oncology, TermScout, and SafeImageMD. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode click to subscribe.