Provider's Edge | Peak Performance Guide for Healthcare Entrepreneurs

SHOW ME THE MONEY? Not if you're a woman in HealthTech. Less than 2% of VC dollars go to women-led healthcare companies—and even fewer to women’s health solutions. I spoke with Mayra Hurtado, CEO of Prelude Health, who’s scaled her menopause testing startup internationally. But like so many underrepresented founders, she’s still fighting for investor attention, burning time and energy trying to ex...

What if your health tech solution is built on biased data, and you don’t even know it? On this episode, I sat down with Beverly Miner of Consensus Cloud Solutions live from the floor of VIVE to talk about one of the most overlooked drivers of healthcare inequity—unstructured data. From missed medications to tragic delays in care, we walk through what happens when critical patient information is lo...

You built the tech. You raised the funds. But your patient outcomes?  Still inconsistent. What if the real problem isn't your product… it's your patient handoff? In this episode, Dr. Colin Banas and I unpack why even the best clinical tools fail if you don’t solve for the “voltage drop” in care transitions. Those invisible gaps lead to readmissions, poor medication adherence, and missed outcomes....

You’ve got the vision. The mission. The drive. But somehow, deadlines slip, messaging splinters, and your team keeps “missing the point.” Sound familiar? This episode is your blueprint to break the cycle. I sat down with Shawna Smith to dissect a pattern I see all too often in HealthTech founders: visionary brilliance without the bridge to execution. We dug into the real reasons your strategy meet...

CONFESSION TIME: You’ve got the traction, the tech, the team…So why do investors still walk away confused after your pitch? You’re not alone. In this episode, I sat down with Heather Caouette, a communications strategist who’s worked with high-growth startups and VCs, to unpack what’s really going wrong when brilliant founders can’t get buy-in. Spoiler: it’s not your product. It’s how you're telli...

Did you know that patients in some healthcare systems wait up to six months just to see a specialist? This isn't just an inconvenience—it's a healthcare crisis affecting millions of patients, leading to poorer outcomes, increased ER visits, and skyrocketing healthcare costs.🎧 In our latest podcast episode, we dive into how innovative healthcare tech founders are tackling this massive challenge an...

Did you know that 76% of healthcare tech founders experience burnout while scaling their companies? As leaders in the healthcare tech space generating $2M+ in revenue, focusing on product innovation and market strategy is crucial—but overlooking your personal wellbeing could be the hidden factor preventing your company from scaling effectively. 🎧 In our latest podcast episode with intuitive welln...

Is your healthcare tech solution experiencing high initial adoption but then watching patients drop off?  Discover why 70% of remote monitoring platforms fail after enrollment, and learn the critical case management component that could save your $2M+ company from becoming another statistic. In this episode of Health Tech Growth, we dive deep into the "first date" phenomenon in healthcare technolo...

"I'm stuck in my 147th meeting with decision-makers who keep saying 'just one more'..."Sound familiar? In this week's episode, I dive into the hidden barriers facing women-led healthcare innovations and why solutions that could save lives get trapped in procurement purgatory. Episode Highlights:The Hidden Barriers in Women's Health Innovation Less than 3% of venture capital funding goes to women-o...

Do you desire to achieve transformative healthcare changes? How about implementing groundbreaking solutions to achieve that outcome? My special guest is Jason Spacek. Jason Spacek serves as the Vice President at BarkleyOKRP Health Innovations, boasting a robust professional background encompassing over two decades of expertise in the realms of technology, telecommunications, and healthcare. His pi...

🎙️ What if reducing mental healthcare wait times from days to hours wasn't just possible, but already happening? Just wrapped up an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Tom, a psychiatrist with over 25 years of experience and a key leader at Iris Telehealth, who's making this a reality. From driving six hours each way to see patients to pioneering telehealth solutions that transform access to care, D...

Did you know the healthcare industry will need 1.2 million new nurses by 2025? Yet, the resources to educate them are dwindling. 🎧 In our latest episode, we dive into the journey of Morgan Taylor, a healthcare leader who turned a critical gap in medical education into a thriving EdTech platform—helping thousands of nursing students succeed. What you’ll learn:🔑 How identifying a systemic gap in h...

For every dollar invested in women's health, the return is triple - yet millions of women still lack effective solutions for basic health needs. Two femtech founders are changing that equation, and one just secured a game-changing $45,000 award to scale their vision. What you'll learn:1️⃣ Sustainable Innovation Strategies: How to create products that balance environmental responsibility with clini...

Did you know that 97% of healthcare tech investors say "no" to funding opportunities? For founders generating $2M+ or having secured $5M+, this statistic often leads to mismatched pitching strategies and missed connections.🎧 In our latest podcast episode, we break down how successful healthcare tech companies adapt their approach to different investor personalities and build lasting relationships...

Did you know that 97% of potential healthcare tech clients aren't ready to buy right now? For founders generating $2M+, this statistic often leads to scattered marketing efforts and wasted resources.🎧 In our latest podcast episode, we break down how successful healthcare tech companies build systematic marketing approaches that create predictable revenue without constant tactical shifts. What you...

Ever feel like scaling your business is like driving an ATV through a muddy jungle? 🛻 This week, on the podcast, I shared a personal story from Bali that mirrors the challenges healthcare innovators face every day. From muddy trails to steep climbs, it’s all about finding clarity in chaos. Here’s what we cover:✅ Why exponential growth (10X) might actually be simpler than small-scale improvements...

How Top Healthcare Tech Companies Are Doubling Growth Through Caregiver Integration Healthcare tech founders: are you tapping into the $347B caregiver market opportunity? While most companies focus solely on patient solutions, industry leaders are seeing 2-3x faster growth by integrating caregiver support into their strategies. 🎧 In this episode, we sit down with Gil Bashe from FINN Partners and...

Want to know why some healthcare solutions hit $2M+ while others fade away? The secret lies in starting with clinical experience, not feature lists.🎧 In our latest episode, two successful healthcare founders share their journeys from clinical insight to market success, proving that real healthcare experience leads to products providers actually want. What you'll learn:🔑 How clinical observations...

Most digital health platforms lose users after 5 days - but some achieve 220+ days of consistent engagement. The secret? Smart integration of subspecialty expertise networks. In this episode, we speak with two healthcare tech leaders who've cracked the code on turning medical expertise into sustainable revenue streams while solving critical access problems in healthcare. Trust me, this episode wil...

Did you know that your ability to get surgery could depend on an AI algorithm with a 90% error rate? Three seismic events in healthcare this week expose a system at its breaking point - but also reveal opportunities for innovative solutions. In This Episode: The real story behind UnitedHealthcare CEO's tragedy and why physicians' reactions signal a deeper crisis How insurance algorithms are affect...

How does a healthcare startup reach 200,000 users across 44 countries without spending a dollar on marketing? Our latest episode reveals the power of clinical expertise over marketing budgets.🎧 Join us for an eye-opening conversation with a founder who turned personal healthcare experience into enterprise partnerships. What you'll learn: 🔑 How clinical validation attracts more users than paid ma...

Healthcare staff burnout is a $4.6 billion problem annually. But what if technology could be the answer we've been searching for?🎧 In our latest podcast episode, we explore innovative tech solutions that are reshaping the fight against healthcare burnout. From AI-powered administrative support to advanced patient monitoring systems, we're diving into the tech that's making a real difference. Feat...

🎧 Hidden in Plain Sight: The Lucrative Growth Opportunity in Remote Patient MonitoringAre you tapping into the next big thing in healthcare tech? Remote patient monitoring is reshaping patient care and creating exciting opportunities for providers and entrepreneurs. In this episode, we explore this often-overlooked technology and its potential to transfigure healthcare delivery. What you'll learn...

Are your healthcare tech teams working overtime but missing growth targets? You're not alone. Many founders struggle to translate team effort into measurable success. 🎧 In this powerful episode, we dive into the exact metrics successful healthcare tech founders use to drive sustainable growth and keep their teams aligned and motivated. What you'll learn: 1️⃣ Why traditional productivity metrics f...

Scaling the Unscalable: How One Device is Tackling Healthcare's Biggest ChallengesCan a single device predict health events a week in advance with 92% accuracy? In our latest podcast episode, we explore how creative health monitoring tools are reshaping chronic care management and addressing some of healthcare's most pressing issues.🎧 Join us as we dive into the world of cutting-edge healthcare t...