The Business of HLTH

In this episode of the Business of HLTH Podcast, Natalie sits down with Dr. Hany Demian, physician, entrepreneur, and Founder & CEO of Praesentia Healthcare and BioSpine Institute, to explore a provocative question: What if modern medicine is designed to manage disease rather than restore health? Drawing on a career that spans surgery, emergency medicine, chronic pain management, and longevity...

In this episode of the Business of HLTH Podcast, Natalie sits down with Joanna Nathan, CEO and Co-Founder of Prana Surgical, to discuss the realities of building a medical technology company in one of healthcare's most complex and highly regulated fields. Drawing on her unique journey from bioengineering and venture investing to entrepreneurship, Joanna shares how Prana Surgical was born from...

In this episode of the Business of HLTH Podcast, we step beyond traditional healthcare conversations to examine the deeper forces shaping who gets sick, who receives care, and why. Natalie sits down with Dr. Tyler B. Evans, physician, global health leader, and CEO of Wellness Equity Alliance, whose work spans refugee camps, pandemic response, and frontline care in some of the world’s most underser...

In this episode of the Business of HLTH Podcast, we explore one of the most urgent challenges in modern medicine and a breakthrough that could fundamentally change how we detect it. Natalie sits down with Mike Banville, CEO and President of ALZpath, a company at the forefront of transforming Alzheimer’s diagnostics through its proprietary pTau217 antibody. With the potential to enable simple, scal...

In this episode of the Business of HLTH Podcast, we step inside the world of biotech innovation, where science, capital, and patient care collide. Natalie sits down with Dr. Shalabh Gupta, Founder and CEO of Unicycive Therapeutics, whose journey spans clinical medicine, Wall Street, and the frontlines of drug development. Driven by firsthand experience treating patients, Dr. Gupta set out to tackl...

In this episode of the Business of HLTH Podcast, we take a closer look at one of the most pressing and often overlooked challenges in modern healthcare: access. As physician shortages grow, wait times stretch longer, and entire regions become medical deserts, patients are increasingly left navigating a system that struggles to meet demand. At the same time, consumer behavior is shifting, with more...

In this episode, Vincent Vu shares his powerful journey from a childhood spent barefoot in refugee camps to founding Kinnis AI — the world’s first AI-powered balance health platform. What began as a personal injury and frustration with expensive footwear evolved into a clinical-grade innovation tackling one of aging’s most urgent challenges: fall prevention. Vincent walks us through how Kinnis is...

In the Season 3 premiere of  The Business of HLTH Podcast , host Natalie Dolphin sits down with  Anthony Boldin , founder and CEO of  Life Complete , to explore how plant-based nutrition can go far beyond protein powders and buzzwords. Anthony shares the story behind Nutrimatch, the proprietary algorithm he developed to optimize plant-based protein combinations that closely mirror human muscle tis...

On the season finale of  The Business of HLTH Podcast , host Natalie Dolphin sits down with  Sara Jónsdóttir founder and CEO of  Revel Cares  — the first wearable underwear brand in Canada to receive  medical recognition  for its leak-proof technology. Sara shares the story behind Revel’s creation, inspired by a frustrating moment during an internship, and how that personal experience fueled a mis...

On this episode of the Business of HLTH Podcast, Kyle Dardashti, the founder and CEO of Heali, shares his personal health journey with Crohn's disease and discussed his transition from consumer tech to health tech, leading him to develop a clinical-grade AI platform that personalizes nutrition as medicine. He emphasized the importance of sustainable, root-cause solutions in health management and h...

Carrie Kozlowski, co-founder and CEO of Upfront by Health Catalyst, shares her journey from occupational therapist to health tech entrepreneur, highlighting her experience in various healthcare settings and her MBA studies where she met her co-founder. She discusses Upfront's mission to simplify healthcare through scalable technology solutions that focus on removing friction and improving patient...

In this episode, we sit down with Jasmine Smith, CEO of Rejuve. AI, to explore the launch of their groundbreaking platform focused on democratizing health data and unlocking longevity insights. Jasmine shares why personalized health is the future, and how more robust, diverse data is key to understanding individual responses to therapies. We also dive into the systemic challenges of today’s health...

Maria Gajda-Horowitz  is the Founding Managing Partner of  Kidron Capital , the first cross-border venture fund focused exclusively on women’s health, with a presence in both Tel Aviv and San Francisco. With a background in law and over 15 years of experience in deal-making and fund formation, Maria is building a bold new vision for how innovation in women’s health can deliver outsized returns—fin...

Joining us from Essen, Germany is  Paulina Jänsch , Founding Partner at  Leanox Impact Capital , a VC fund laser-focused on health and climate innovation, with a deep commitment to impact and inclusion. She’s also been recognized among Europe’s  Top 100 Most Influential Women  in the VC and startup world, one of Germany’s  Top 10 investors and was recently named Forbes 30 under 30 Europe.

Managing Director, 360 Social Impact Studios | Co-founder, Enough Ventures | VC Lab C17 | Neurodivergent Innovator | SBA Growth Accelerator Fund Awardee x2 (2024) Joining us on today’s episode is Chandler Journey Lewis , a dynamic force at the intersection of technology, social innovation, and Industry 4.0. As the Managing Director of 360 Social Impact Studios and Co-founder of Enough Ventures , C...

On today's episode, we are honoured to welcome Laurence Girard , CEO and Founder of Fruit Street and a venture capitalist at Healthcare Shares. Laurence has dedicated his career to addressing critical issues in public health, focusing on preventative healthcare, digital health, and telemedicine. His companies have been at the forefront of innovative solutions to combat lifestyle-related chroni...

Valerie joined Five Seasons in April 2024 as a Senior Associate. While American by nature, she has spent time in France previously when attending INSEAD for her MBA and London as she previously worked in consumer growth investing at The Craftory, spearheading their women’s health vertical. She began her career advising Fortune 500 retail and consumer companies through M&A transactions in New Y...

Luke focuses his practice on corporate and securities matters, transactions, and general corporate matters. He counsels companies of all sizes, from start-ups to public companies, in a variety of industries, including health care, artificial intelligence, technology, and life sciences.  Before joining Mintz , Luke worked on the Quebec Investment Team of a Canada-wide venture capital fund dedicated...

Stephanie Mouchbahani-Constance a venture capital investor at Kli Capital, the venture branch of a family office based in New York which invests in pre-seed and seed startups across all industries. She is the former CEO and co-founder of a consumer biotech startup which she co-founded while completing her PhD in Neurophysiology at McGill University. She successfully brought her product from the la...

Richard Skaife is a Partner at The Conscious Fund ( an investor in Microdose and most of the well known companies in the psychedelic medicine space) and a Co Founding Partner at Longr a longevity platform company focused on access. He’s served as a partner in European tier 1 VC funds and as a CEO in a venture studio that launched Digipill ( a multi million downloaded mental health app ) and Pollen...

Today, we’re excited to have a truly remarkable guest with us— Anarghya Vardhana , General Partner at Maveron . Anarghya has an incredible track record in venture capital, focusing on consumer brands that are reshaping healthcare and wellness. Her portfolio includes investments in pioneering companies like Alife, Bend Health, Caraway Health, and Goodbill, all of which are making significant stride...

In this episode of Business of HLTH , we sit down with Robin Arnott, CEO of SoundSelf, and Dr. Sandeep Prakash, Chief Scientific Officer, to explore the future of digital therapeutics and their revolutionary approach to mental health care. SoundSelf is at the forefront of blending immersive technology with therapeutic practices, offering a unique platform that combines sound, light, and voice-driv...

We are thrilled to have with us Divya Yerraguntla, a distinguished leader in the pharmaceutical industry with over 25 years of experience. Divya has held pivotal roles in major firms like Johnson & Johnson and Novo Nordisk, and she currently serves as Senior Vice President at Syneos Health , where she oversees portfolio and asset strategy for biotech and pharmaceutical companies. Throughout he...

Arun suffered from chronic back pain that rendered him nearly immobile for years. Doctors told him he wouldn't get better unless through surgery. Through a self-guided process of rewiring brain-body pathways, he was able to recover within a few weeks. He's since founded Menda Health , a virtual specialty clinic for treating chronic pain. Menda offers insurance-covered pain therapy, with 3x...

We are excited to have Andrew Haughian, General Partner at Pangaea Ventures , join us. Since joining Pangaea in 2006, Andrew has become a leading expert in helping early-stage companies navigate growth, build high-performance teams, and optimize financing strategies. He also spearheads Pangaea's impact strategy, ensuring that their investments make a meaningful difference in the world. Andrew...