Visionaries of Health

In this episode of Visionaries of Health, Inga Bergen talks to Nicolas Wolikow, Co-Founder and CEO of Cure51 – a company on a mission to decode survival. Instead of focusing only on disease progression, Cure51 asks: Why do some people survive aggressive cancers – and what can we learn from them? Nicolas shares how Cure51 collaborates with over 100 hospitals worldwide to identify so-called “Excepti...

In this episode of *Visionaries of Health*, Inga Bergen welcomes Dr. Sumbul Desai, Vice President of Apple Health. As the driving force behind Apple’s health initiatives, Dr. Desai has a clear vision: health technology that supports and empowers every Apple user in their daily lives. Together, they discuss how the Apple Watch is setting new standards as a smart health companion, why privacy is a c...

In this episode of the Visionaries of Health podcast, we meet Lina Behrens, Head of Strategy & Content at HLTH Europe. With a background in digital health and years of experience at Boston Consulting Group and Flying Health, Lina played a pivotal role in making HLTH Europe 2024 a resounding success. We delve into key highlights from the conference, including groundbreaking announcements, diverse p...

In this episode of the Visionaries of Health Podcast, host Inga Bergen interviews Kelly Klifa, founder of Ally Health, a UK-based company revolutionizing the last mile of care in healthcare. Kelly discusses how Ally Health is creating a comprehensive platform for home healthcare, integrating both in-person and virtual health services to improve patient outcomes and reduce hospital visits. This epi...

In this episode, we interview Björn von Siemens, co-founder of Caresyntax. Björn, with his background in MedTech and entrepreneurship, discusses how Caresyntax is revolutionizing surgery by integrating AI, robotics, and data analytics into surgical procedures. The episode delves into the challenges and technological advancements in the surgical field, highlighting how Caresyntax's innovative platf...

In this episode, host Inga Bergen interviews Matt Dugan, Vice President and Head of Innovation at Novo Nordisk. Matt shares insights on digital health strategies and innovative technologies transforming obesity care. They discuss patient-centered approaches, accessibility challenges, and the future of personalized medicine. Tune in to discover Novo Nordisk's startup and innovation strategy and wha...

In this podcast episode, Inga Bergen interviews Dr. Rowland Illing, the Chief Medical Officer and Director of Global Healthcare and Nonprofits at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Dr. Illing, with a background as a surgeon and radiologist, delves into healthcare technology and innovation. The episode explores AWS's role in revolutionizing healthcare infrastructure, discussing topics like cloud computing,...

Dr. Anne Lepetit, the Chief Medical Officer of Bupa, a global healthcare company with over 50 million customers worldwide and 80,000 employees, joins Podcast Host Inga Bergen for an insightful discussion on Bupa's unique approach to healthcare delivery and its global impact. Inga introduces Dr. Anne Lepetit, Chief Medical Officer at Bupa, highlighting her extensive background in medicine and her p...

Meet Hannes Klöpper, CEO of HelloBetter, a pioneering figure in the realm of digital therapeutics for mental health. In this episode, Hannes shares invaluable insights into Germany's digital healthcare landscape, focusing on the regulatory framework of DIGA. Discover the challenges, opportunities, and future outlook of digital therapeutics, making this episode essential listening for anyone intere...

Meet Thomas Serval, Co-Founder and CEO of Baracoda, as he shares his journey into healthcare and health data, driven by personal experiences and a desire for meaningful tech applications. Discover how Baracoda found its niche against tech giants like Google, starting with a connected toothbrush that led to the development of Care OS. Learn why people seek digital services in their bathrooms and ho...