Health2Tech

Investor and political strategist Bradley Tusk explains how regulation can both block and unlock innovation in healthcare. We cover startup selection, AI in health, and how policy and tech collide.

Veteran founder Amir Kishon, now CEO of Twig Health, reflects on 25 years of building digital health companies. We talk partnerships with giants like Medtronic and IBM, outsourcing myths, and HIPAA compliance.

Innsena president Kat McDavitt makes the case for more innovation in Medicaid and public health. We discuss communications, policy barriers, and how startups can survive in a complex, low-margin space.

Gil Bashe returns to analyze why 2023 was so turbulent for digital health and what disruptive technologies matter most for 2024. We talk AI, post-acute care, investment shifts, and practical advice for founders.

Psychiatrist and tech leader Daniel Lieberman discusses the US mental health crisis and how platforms like Hims & Hers respond to it. We explore telepsychiatry, youth mental health, and MedMatch’s role in access.

Policy expert John Gorman unpacks how Medicare and Medicaid really work and where digital health fits in. We talk qualifications, reimbursement models, and opportunities for telehealth companies.

Former VA innovation leader Ryan Vega explains how Vantiq orchestrates real-time data and sensors in healthcare. We cover use cases, generative AI + sensor intelligence, and who benefits from these platforms.

Strategy consultant Neil Carpenter shares his “three wishes” to fix US healthcare, from better incentives to smarter tech use. We discuss value-based care, pandemic lessons, and advice for digital health founders.

Previva Health Group founder Mendel Erlenwein breaks down the shift from fee-for-service to value-based care. We talk about new care models, startup opportunities, and what “value” really means for patients and payers.

VC and CEO Yatin Patil explains how Doctors for Health Innovation brings physicians into startup investing. We discuss telehealth, US tech adoption, and how doctor–investors evaluate deals.

Medtronic Endoscopy CMO Austin Chiang describes balancing clinical work with a global medtech leadership role. We dive into AR/VR, capsule endoscopy, GI Genius, and how clinicians should think about innovation.

Physician Kevin M. Baumlin offers a grounded overview of the US healthcare system and its relationship with technology. We talk about hospital reality, telehealth, and what it takes to succeed in the US market.

Digital Oxygen’s Alexander Voigt gives an honest update on DiGA and DiPA in Germany. We explore low prescription conversion, regulatory bottlenecks, and what this means for digital health startups.

Dr. Anna Erat talks about preventive medicine in Switzerland, insurance incentives, and the tech tools she uses in practice. We discuss trackers, DNA-based medicine, and her advice for founders building prevention-focused solutions.

Professor Alfred Angerer explains what smart hospitals should look like and how Swiss healthcare approaches management and innovation. He also shares tips for startups that want to work effectively with hospitals.

Philippe Gerwill walks us through emerging technologies like metaverse, GPT, and blockchain in healthcare. We talk about responsible AI use, DeHealth, and how tech might reshape patient–clinician relationships.

GSD Health founder and angel investor Anish Shindore shares how he evaluates startups and where he sees digital health heading. We look at pharma’s evolving role, founder qualities, and his advice for new entrepreneurs.

Global Fund portfolio manager Andreas Tamberg discusses how grants can complement or replace VC funding in digital health. We explore interoperability, tech adoption in low- and middle-income countries, and future health systems.

Nina Capital’s Sebastian Anastassiou explains how founders can build long-term relationships with “smart money” investors. We talk about due diligence, what VCs look for, and patterns behind startup success.

Digital Health Connector Aline Noizet reflects on layoffs, funding drops, and why she still feels optimistic about digital health. We discuss 2023 trends, opportunities for founders, and how to stay resilient.

Naluri CEO Azran Osman-Rani shares how he built a preventive care startup for the mass market. We talk about business models that make prevention profitable, measuring impact, and his broader entrepreneurship journey.

Mali Family Health founder Jonas Koblin explains why he chose a bootstrapped model for his pregnancy and baby tracker app. We cover monetization, realistic market sizing, and how to grow without VC money.

Ooca founder Dr. Kanpassorn Eix introduces Thailand’s healthcare system and her mental health telehealth platform. We discuss finding the right tech partner, scaling, and advice for founders in emerging markets.

YourCoach Health co-founder Eugene Borukhovich explains why health coaches are key to long-term behavior change. We talk about running an American company from Europe, coaching models, and lessons from his long digital health career.

Urologist Cristián Konstantinidis explains how robotic surgery is used today and why many surgeons never want to go back. We talk about Spain’s health system, interoperability, and philosophical questions around robots in the OR.