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81: Can a headset help in depression treatment? With Dr Kultar Garcha from Flow Neuroscience 09.06.2026 24:24

In this episode Vinay chats with the CMO at Flow Neuroscience, Dr Kultar Garcha. He explains how many modern healthcare systems are reactive, they discuss the […]

80: How is SiSU health making preventative health easier? With CEO Sam Fey 24.02.2026 23:08

On this episode, we have Sam Fey joining us, she has spent two decades leading large-scale digital & organisational change. Now, as CEO of SiSU Health, […]

79: How Kanjo is Using AI & Data to Transform Children’s Mental Health? with Deepthi Uppala 07.01.2026 21:48

On this episode, Vinay chats with Kanjo Health CTO and serial product builder Deepthi Uppala, whose journey goes from coding on C puzzles in India to […]

78: Cleaning dirty data using AI to improve healthcare with Sanjay from HiLabs 08.10.2025 23:42

On this episode, Vinay is joined by Sanjay Acharya, Chief Product Officer at HiLabs. An AI-first company that turns messy claims and provider records into trustworthy […]

77: What makes an effective virtual ward & community triage platform? with Elina from Feebris 09.07.2025 22:59

On this episode, Vinay is joined by Elina Naydenova, a biomedical engineer and CEO of Feebris. A company developing AI-driven tools to support clinical decision-making in […]

76: Is Digital Innovation the Key to Safer Motherhood? with Anish from Babyscripts 23.04.2025 21:55

In this episode, we’re joined by Anish Sebastian, the founder and CEO of Babyscripts, a company changing access to maternal health. He shares his personal journey […]

75: Can your voice help diagnose diseases? Taking ambient voice tech to the next level with Henry O’Connell from Canary Speech 26.03.2025 23:16

What if your voice could predict your future health? Today, we’re joined by Henry O’Connell, CEO of Canary Speech, whose ground-breaking AI is changing the way […]

74: Transforming care rostering & planning with Ian from Access Health 15.01.2025 26:08

On this episode, Ian McMullon a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience, shares his fascinating journey from Rentokil to former founder of People Planner. […]

73: How effective is digital therapy for insomnia? With Alison from Sleepstation 18.12.2024 23:54

On this episode, Vinay welcomes Alison Gardiner who turned her passion for behaviour change into a life-changing solution for insomnia sufferers. As CEO and founder of […]

72: How a smartwatch & iOS app is personalising care for Parkinson’s disease? With Amanda from Strive PD 26.11.2024 21:48

On this episode, Vinay chats with Amanda Hare, a nurse practitioner specialising in neurology, and experienced in Parkinson’s disease management. Amanda explains the complexity of treating […]

71: From Star Trek to Reality: The quest for digital body twins and quantified imaging with Clarissa from Q Bio 30.10.2024 25:13

On this episode Clarissa Shen joins the show, she is COO at Q Bio. She discusses how they are transforming healthcare with AI, machine learning, and […]

70: Transforming Fertility: How Apricity’s virtual clinic is changing fertility care with Caroline Allen 09.10.2024 20:32

On this episode, Caroline Allen joins the show, they discuss how Apricity is forging a new future for those seeking fertility treatments in the UK. She […]

69: How to go from extraordinary side hustles to an AI mental health startup? With Ross from Limbic 20.09.2024 23:14

On this episode, Vinay is joined by founder of Limbic, Ross Harper, who has a PhD in computational neuroscience. Limbic enhances mental health care by assisting […]

68: How to understand your brain with MEG? With Caitlin from MYndspan 28.08.2024 21:24

On this episode, Caitlin Baltzer, CEO and Co-founder of MYndspan helps us imagine a world where access to information on how our brain works is at […]

67: Do we need technology for our health and wellbeing? With Srinivas Arka 08.08.2024 28:31

On this episode, Srinivas Arka joins the show. He is a philosopher, author and renowned speaker who focuses on achieving a state of well-being by addressing […]

66: Vann, a cancer support platform inspired by a personal journey with Ani Haykuni 16.07.2024 20:51

Imagine a platform where technology and compassionate care converge. This episode is a deep dive into that very space. We’re joined by Ani, the visionary founder […]

65: Surgical training beyond boundaries with Ad Gandhe from Amodisc 26.06.2024 21:49

On this episode, practising orthopaedic surgeon and founder of Touch Surgery, Ad Gandhe joins the show to discuss Amodisc, his latest venture. This conversation cuts deep […]

64: Can you improve mental health in six weeks? With Ravi Janapureddy from Resony 05.06.2024 21:21

On this episode, Ravi Janapureddy joins the show to discuss his latest venture, Resony Health. It’s a response to his own experience of burnout working as […]

63: Fertility Mapper: How to help patients navigate the fertility treatment journey? With CEO Kaleigh Hartigan 08.05.2024 24:13

On this episode, Kaleigh Hartigan, CEO and founder who has created fertility mapper joins the show. It’s powered by user reviews and provides clarity to those […]

62: Can you use an app to unleash the power of photos & games in dementia? 17.04.2024 20:47

On this episode, we have CEO Bruce Elliot from Memory Lane games. It all started as a chat in a humble pub with his co-founder, where […]

61: Reimagining the community nursing journey for patients & nurses using tech with Kelly Klifa from Ally Health 27.03.2024 21:54

On this episode, CEO and co-founder Kelly Klifa joins the show to discuss Ally Health. It’s a company that uses digital scheduling with a track and […]

60: Better than paper? A digital surgical consent platform with Dr Patrick Hart from Concentric Health 23.02.2024 22:52

On this episode Dr Patrick Hart joins the show, he is the clinical operations lead at Concentric Health. We delve into how Concentric is pioneering change […]

59: Neutrocheck, an at-home test for neutropenic sepsis with Umaima Ahmad from 52North 25.01.2024 20:44

On this episode, Vinay is joined by co-founder Umaima Ahmad, to discuss their startup 52North and their ambitious tech that powers a life-saving product. Neutrocheck is […]

58: Can you optimise your health before surgery with an app? With Adam Robinson from Surgery Hero 20.12.2023 21:55

On this episode, Adam Robinson joins the show to share how his diverse background including working with Tesco and Spotify, led him to found Surgery Hero. […]

57: Do we really need precision medicine for our drug prescriptions? With Athena Doshi, founder of Celeste 28.11.2023 22:58

On this episode, Vinay Shankar is joined by Athena Doshi, founder of Celeste, a medication diagnostic tool. The company aims to tackle the gender gap in […]