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Care Shift

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Care Shift, hosted by Sathvik Bilakanti, takes you inside the real world of healthtech innovation, venture capital, and company-building. Each episode features unfiltered conversations with the founders and investors shaping the future of care—breaking down how they raised capital, found product-market fit, navigated failure, and built companies that endure. Listeners learn exactly what top VCs are looking for in healthtech startups, along with tactical, step-by-step insight that early builders can immediately apply. The Care Shift also opens the doors to the venture ecosystem itself, with lea

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Oct 7, 2026

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Episodes

How AI Is Transforming Patient Engagement and Redefining Care Models Q1 Insights with Chirag & Ian 15.04.2026

Future of AI in Healthcare: Patient Engagement, Provider Workflows, and Market Dynamics This episode features Chirag Shah , a partner at Define Ventures, and Ian Chiang , a partner at Flare Capital Partners. They explore the rapidly evolving landscape of AI in healthcare, focusing on patient engagement, provider workflows, and systemic changes expected over the next five years. With insights from...

How Radiology is Shifting Rapidly With The Advent of AI (With the CIO of a $500+ Million Company) 08.04.2026

In this episode, Demetri Giannikopoulos , Chief Innovation Officer of Rad AI, shares deep insights into how AI is revolutionizing radiology and healthcare, tackling workforce shortages, and building trust in AI-driven systems. Whether you're an entrepreneur, healthcare professional, or AI enthusiast, this discussion reveals the critical intersection of technology, policy, and human-centered design...

The Untapped Opportunity in Menopause Care That's Reshaping Women's Health with Jannine Versi 01.04.2026

Discover how Elektra Health is pioneering a new era in women's healthcare by addressing the often-overlooked needs of midlife women. Through innovative telemedicine solutions and strategic insurance partnerships, Elektra Health is breaking down systemic barriers and societal taboos, offering accessible, evidence-based care that empowers women during menopause and beyond. Main Topics We Covered...

Healthcare & Biotech Investor: How The Life Sciences Is Being Transformed With AI 25.03.2026

What if the biggest opportunities in healthcare are hiding in the hardest, most overlooked areas? In this episode, Jay Fraser, Managing Partner at Side Door Ventures, breaks down why data tooling, cell systems, neurodegeneration, and advanced diagnostics are poised to drive the next wave of breakthroughs—despite long sales cycles and regulatory complexity. We explore how AI-driven data, cellular m...

Capsule's $1B Unicorn Journey: Eric Kinariwala on Revolutionizing Pharmacy 18.03.2026

In this episode, Eric Kinariwala, founder and CEO of Capsule, shares how his company is disrupting the traditional pharmacy model through innovative technology, AI, and customer-centric strategies. Discover how Capsule is reducing friction in healthcare, improving medication adherence, and reshaping the future of pharmacy. Main insights include:The genesis of Capsule from frustration with outdated...

How Confido Health Built AI Agents That Saved 100,000+ Staff Hours & Raised $13M in Under a Year 11.03.2026

Join us as we explore the landscape of AI in healthcare with Chetan Reddy, CEO of Confido Health. Discover how AI voice agents are transforming healthcare operations, the strategic value of capacity enhancement, and the dynamics of healthcare tech adoption. Chetan shares insights on:The market landscape and total addressable marketGo-to-market dynamics from SMB to enterpriseValue proposition and R...

How Nadav's New $40M VC Firm is Revolutionizing Healthcare VC 03.03.2026

clinical background shapes his investment strategies, the importance of niche expertise, and the dynamics of healthcare tech investments. Nadav shares insights on: The conservative nature of healthcare and its impact on innovation Differentiating between platform and niche investments The significance of listening to market signals and rapid learning Navigating the complexities of healthcare buyer...

Building a VC Fund from Zero: Lessons on Community, Relationships, and the Power of Visibility 24.02.2026

Most breakthroughs in healthcare will come from proprietary data, yet most startups overlook this crucial moat. In this eye-opening episode, Doug Nissenoff, founder of Intelligence Ventures, reveals why data dominance is the real game-changer in AI-powered healthcare. He breaks down how the biggest wins are often about unique partnerships, niche datasets, and relentless hustle, not just technology...

The Eye Care Revolution Nobody Saw Coming | Matthias Hoffmann 17.02.2026

Most of us take clear vision for granted until access to eye care becomes a barrier. Matthias Hofmann shares how Eyebot is revolutionizing vision testing with kiosks that are accessible, affordable, and scalable. Imagine a world where 25 percent of US counties lack an eye doctor, yet millions still need glasses they cannot afford or simply cannot reach. Eyebot aims to change that. In this episode,...

What It Takes to Scale Cancer Care at a $4B+ Company with Othman Laraki (co-founder of Color Health) 10.02.2026

Most breakthroughs in healthcare occur when founders move beyond selling isolated products and begin deeply understanding what truly drives customer incentives, then design solutions around those realities. Othman Laraki, co-founder of Color Health, shares the counterintuitive strategies behind transforming billions of dollars in public health spending into scalable, personalized care. In this epi...

The Power of Female-Led Health Innovation : And Why It’s Just Getting Started 03.02.2026

Most investors overlook how AI can revolutionize women’s health — Alice Zheng reveals the untapped strategies that will shape the future of reproductive, maternal, and menopausal care. If you’re a founder in this space or an investor looking to capitalize on overlooked opportunities, this episode is your blueprint for the next wave of innovation. Alice Zheng, a partner at Foreground Capital, share...

From LinkedIn Exit to Healthcare AI: Matt Faustman on Building the Backend of Care 27.01.2026

In this episode, Matt Faustman shares his journey in healthcare innovation, focusing on the transformative role of AI in streamlining administrative processes. He discusses the challenges faced by healthcare startups, the importance of addressing back-office inefficiencies, and the impact of strategic partnerships in scaling operations. Matt also offers insights into the future of healthcare, emph...

Care Shift: How AI Is Reshaping Healthcare with a $90M+ Fund Founder 13.01.2026

Amit Garg is the Co-Founder and General Partner at Tau Ventures, an AI-first early-stage investment firm with over $90 million in AUM, focusing on healthcare, enterprise, and automation. In this episode, Amit shares insights from his journey in venture capital, discussing the challenges and opportunities in healthcare innovation. He delves into the role of AI in transforming healthcare, the import...

Care Shift: Why Traditional Mental Health Care Misses the Mark with Kristian Ranta Founder and CEO of Meru Health 05.01.2026

Kristian Ranta is the Founder and CEO of Meru Health, a digital mental health company redefining how depression and anxiety are treated through a whole-body, whole-mind approach. In this episode, Kristian opens up about losing his brother to suicide, the failures of traditional mental health care, and what founders get wrong when building regulated healthtech companies. We break down how mental he...

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