The Healthtech Podcast

Welcome back! In this throwback episode, we delve into a compelling conversation about the current state of women's health and the challenges it faces. Dr Michelle Griffin, Women's health expert, sheds light on the intention behind women's health tech startups and emphasises the importance of tangible outcomes. James and Michelle discuss how businesses in this space should focus on the bigger pict...

This week, we're throwing back to episode 280 to hear from Dr Alison Darcy, founder and CEO of Woebot Health. Woebot is a friendly chatbot that helps with everyday stress, depression, and anxiety. In this episode, James and Alison ask the question: is technology dehumanising healthcare? Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.com Ge...

This week, we're revisiting episode 111 to delve into the true essence of entrepreneurship and the challenges of turning a mere idea into a thriving business. Join us as we listen to Charles Fisher, the founder and CEO of Unlearn. AI, share his fascinating journey, from the endless hours of coding to securing their first investment. Discover why Fisher believes that 'accidental entrepreneurship' m...

This week James is joined by Dr Vishaal Virani, Head of Health, UK at YouTube. Vishaal started his diverse career as an NHS doctor, before beginning his journey outside of clinical practice in healthcare strategy consulting. With a new found passion for solving strategic business problems and creating new partnerships in the healthtech ecosystem, Vishaal now works at YouTube, where he is building...

This week James is joined by scientist turned CEO, Zina Sarif. Zina's journey to entrepreneurship started as a cancer scientist and clinical researcher with over 7 years in drug development and clinical trials operations, before founding Yendou - a digital platform to accelerate clinical trials. They discuss the current bottlenecks in clinical trial design, and how technology can digitalise and st...

This week, James is joined by PhD computational biologist, Dr Thomas Gurry. He has spent more than 15 years in academic research exploring dietary fibre and its influence on the gut microbiome, before venturing into entrepreneurship. After recognising the importance of fibre in maintaining a healthy gut and preventing chronic diseases, he co-founded myota. They combine patented research technology...

In this episode, James is joined by Robert Miller, CEO of Wellbeing Software. They explore Robert's diverse background from designing nuclear power stations to CEO of the UK's leading provider of radiology and maternity software solutions. They dive into the qualities that make a successful CEO, and why building a culture of purpose and collaboration is essential for success. Apply to be a guest:...

In this episode, James is joined by Roseanna Jaggard, serial entrepreneur and co-founder and CEO of DocComs. With an overburdened healthcare system, working overtime, late nights and coming home stressed is all too familiar - impacting not only clinicians but also their families. DocComs are on a mission to solve this problem by developing a digital communication system that enables clinicians to...

This week, we are throwing it back to episode 105 with Chris Caulfield, registered nurse, Union leader and co-founder of Intelycare. They have built a solution to reduce the growing issue of staffing shortages and burnout experienced by nurses across the US. James and Chris dive into the topic of building a successful healthtech founding team, and how to attract talent that truly understand the he...

In this episode, we dive into the story of female health entrepreneur Kayleigh Hartigan. From her background in the public sector and private equity, Kayleigh has charted a unique and diverse path to entrepreneurship. Through her understanding of the intersection between incentives, healthcare financing, and current fertility treatments, she founded Fertility Mapper, a company that partners digita...

This week, James is joined by Dr Melinda Rees, a pioneering consultant clinical psychologist and healthtech entrepreneur on a mission to revolutionise mental health assessment and triage in the UK. Listen as they discuss the power of language-forming reality, attachment theory, and how technology is accelerating our understanding of mental health. They dive deep into the psychology of building a s...

In this episode, James is joined by Dr. Michelle Griffin, a gynaecologist and healthcare consultant with a passion for women's health. From her experience on the frontline of healthcare to taking senior roles with Public Health England, she now uses her unique blend of clinical and commercial insight to help founders develop clinically sound products and services that have an impact on healthcare....

This week, James is joined by Caitlin Baltzer, co-founder of MYndspan, a company that is revolutionising the treatment of brain and mental health. Caitlin has a diverse background in investment and finance, and has served as VP of Strategy and Operations in the functional imaging industry. She joins us to talk about how MYndspan is empowering people with rich information about their brain function...

In this episode, we explore the exciting intersection of medicine and computer science. Chris Tackaberry, co-founder of Clinithink, joins James to discuss how his healthcare software company is harnessing the power of unstructured data in medical records to drive efficiency, improve health outcomes, and gain valuable insights. Find out how Chris and his team are revolutionising the way we approach...

This week James is joined by Raj Kohli and Peter Huang, co-founders of Healthtech-1. They are on a mission to automate admin tasks in Primary Care, so NHS staff can focus on what matters. In this episode we hear about navigating the co-founder relationship, and how previous experience in fast growing start-ups and large corporate enterprises has led them to the path of entrepreneurship. Apply to b...

This week, James is joined by Andre Dreyer, Vice President of Ventures & Acquisitions at RGAX - the transformation engine of the Reinsurance Group of America. RGA is on a mission to to partner with carriers and organisations to harness advance transformational capabilities focused on helping people everywhere live longer, healthier, more financially secure lives. Apply to be a guest: www.thehe...

This week, James welcomed Amit Patel, founder of Peachy, back onto the podcast to hear how he has been growing the UK's first truly digital health insurance. Peachy's are on a mission to provide simple, digital access to healthcare for everyone to stay on top of their body and mind. Listen for Amit's story to healthtech entrepreneur, and how Peachy are doing things differently. Apply to be a guest...

This week, James is joined by Dr. Tarlochlan Toor, Director of Innovation at Holland & Barrett, to discuss building confidence as a founder. Navigating the path to entrepreneurship is no easy feat - often feelings of Imposter Syndrome and a lack of experience can hold innovators back from starting their own venture. In this episode, we hear how Dr Tarlochlan Toor used key lessons in emotional...

This week, James is joined by Dr Alison Darcy, Founder and Partner at Woebot Health. Alison is a Psychologist by research and a healthcare designer with over 20 years experience building health tech. With a passion to make mental healthcare solutions smart, scaleable and accessible, she founded Woebot Health - the world’s first mental health ally for people and businesses, with meaningfully engagi...

This week, James is joined by SomX's very own Associate Director, Henry Stoneley. With many years of experience in selling primary care technologies to the NHS, Henry shares his top tips and greatest insights for breaking down the barriers to entry. How should founders approach selling to the NHS? Who do healthtech innovators need be talking to? All is to be revealed... Apply to be a guest: www.th...

In this week’s episode of the Healthtech Podcast, we talk to expert cofounders Dr. Kate Cordell and Ken Knecht from Opeeka. They share the initial steps for turning a business idea into reality and outline the value of having a cofounder in a company.  Dr. Cordell is a nationwide thought leader for behavioral health technology, integrating data systems to support a whole-person approach to care. S...

This week James is joined by Dr. Abeyna Bubbers-Jones to dive into some top tips for clinicians moving into the world of healthtech. Abeyna is the co-founder and CEO of Medic Footprints, who are on a mission to connect a global community of talented doctors with the best in diverse career opportunities. Whether you're a healthtech guru or just getting started, prepare for some great take-away know...

This week we hear from healthtech VC, Will Gibbs at Octopus Ventures, on the key things investors are looking for in founders, and how they actually support them. Will coordinate's the Health team at Octopus, who back founders that are transforming the health industry - from digital therapeutics to biotechnology. Think healthtech unicorns like Elvie and Big Health. If there's anyone that can give...

This week, James is joined by Adam Hunter, Chief Commercial Officer at Phlo Pharmacy, a digital pharmacy using cutting edge software to deliver same-day NHS prescriptions. As a qualified Scots law solicitor specialising in corporate law, Adam bridged his legal background and ambition to work in business through The Saltire Foundation Fellowship Programme. Equipped with an insider perspective on th...

This week, James is joined by Dr Anas Nader. Anas is an A&E doctor and co-founder and CEO of Patchwork Health, which is helping healthcare organisations deliver sustainable workforce planning and giving all healthcare staff access to flexible work. They are currently working with over 70 NHS sites and have saved the NHS an estimated £40 million to date, while enabling almost 3 million hours to...