Coming from a family who aren’t afraid to plant big ideas and embracing risk-taking to achieve them, Fumi Mitsuishi has devoted her career to understanding the humane aspects of clinical psychiatry. Her rich experiences living in Japan, France, and the U.S. have fostered a deep appreciation for residing at the crossroads of diverse cultures and understanding the experience of “otherness”.  As the director of Citywide Case Management (Citywide), a Division of the UCSF/Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital Department of Psychiatry, where she is also an Associate Clinical Professor, Dr. Mitsuishi strives to enhance the path to recovery for adults navigating mental health challenges. Her focus remains on empowering them to secure stable housing, treatment, and employment, facilitating their successful reintegration into society. In this episode, Dr. Mitsuishi discusses the prevalent misconceptions and stigmatization surrounding homelessness and individuals coping with mental health challenges and offers a refreshing perspective towards the importance of using a multidisciplinary approach to improve and honor the client’s quality of life. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org.

As a pre-med biomedical engineering major student, Robin Shah, Founder & CEO of Thyme Care, focused on the medical route before delving into the business side of medicine. During his undergraduate years, he worked summers dedicated to working with his father in their oncology clinic, realizing the need to bring high-value care into the community. To make cancer care more accessible for more people, Robin founded Thyme Care, a company comprised of longstanding leaders in the field of oncology and digital health to create a platform that treats people as the priority and connects providers, payers, and patients every step of cancer treatment journey. In this episode, Robin discusses his journey in the world of oncology, from his undergraduate experiences to his most recent breakthrough in establishing a new digital healthcare resource for cancer patients. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org

If you’re an investor in biotechnology and MedTech companies, two things should always be at the top of your mind: trends and team dynamics. According to Andrew Farquharson, companies must be hitting relevant trends that will drive innovation and return for investors. They also have to exhibit good team collaboration, chemistry, and commitment.  As the Managing Director at InCube Venture, Andrew spends most of his time investing in gene editing, cell therapy, biotech, and digital health. With decades of experience working in the life-science sector and an especially optimistic attitude, Andrew shares valuable insights on building a successful team in the startup world.  In this episode, we discuss the current trends and challenges in the life-science arena, the importance of impact-driven work, and the need to strike a perfect balance between innovation and practicality.  Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org.

If you're intrigued by the intersection of healthcare and technology, two crucial elements should guide your attention: innovation and adaptability. Sean Mehra, with his unique blend of a biomedical engineering and pre-medicine background from Yale, coupled with an MBA from Stanford, perfectly embodies these traits. As a co-founder of HealthTap, a groundbreaking virtual healthcare platform, Sean navigated the unlikely journey from the captivating realm of online gaming to the transformative world of digital health. His expertise and vision have played a pivotal role in reimagining how we access and interact with healthcare services in the modern era. HealthTap stands as a testament to Sean's ability to marry reliable, personalized healthcare with the convenience and reach of the internet – a concept once considered a distant dream. In this episode, we discuss the nuances of creating a new healthcare delivery model, overcoming challenges, and shaping the future of health through technology. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org.  

When Rosalind Picard joined the MIT Media Lab faculty in 1991, she was given crucial advice—take risks. As a female engineer in a male-dominated field, Rosalind found the idea of venturing into the emotion-technology space | daunting, but she decided to take the risk anyways.  Since then, Rosalind has co-founded two companies and written a book about affective computing. Also known as artificial emotional intelligence, this multidisciplinary field provides technologies with the ability to understand and use emotion when interacting with humans.  In this episode, Rosalind discusses her ground-breaking work at the intersection of computation, emotion, and AI and her words of wisdom for the future risk-takers of tech.  Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

When Sam Holliday embarked on his journey as the Co-founder & CEO of Oshi Health, he was driven by a powerful motivation—redefining healthcare around genuine patient needs. With personal ties to digestive health issues in his family, Sam saw the profound impact of quality, whole-person care firsthand. In today's episode, Sam shared his role in shaping a patient-centric future in GI care, discussing his relentless efforts to build an intentional company culture and the undeniable importance of diverse teams in achieving holistic health outcomes. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

A running theme on our podcast is how health technology can best improve the patient experience. At Ribbon Health, Nate Maslak brings a one-size-fits-all solution to the table: increasing patient access to information.  Costs, quality, and availability are just some of the factors influencing patients’ everyday healthcare decisions that remain widely unavailable in the system. By providing patients with easier and quicker access to these questions, Nate is beginning to see better-informed patient decisions.  In this episode, we discuss how heightened access to information not only benefits patients but the entire healthcare system as well. We also touch on Nate’s journey into health care and the importance of establishing values within startups.  Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek  

Brain-computer interfaces allow people with neurological diseases to control external devices, such as a robotic arm, using their minds alone. While the technology has existed for over twenty years, it has only recently moved into mainstream medical practice.  A company called Precision Neuroscience is pioneering this transition. Precision President and Chief Product Officer Craig Mermel understands that commercializing the technology means first making it safe, minimally invasive, and adaptable to fit the varying needs of neurological patients.  From engineering the first-ever Apple Watch to conducting digital pathology research at Google, Craig has always favored the intersection of technology and healthcare. He’s with us today to discuss his journey into Healthtech and the life-changing medical devices he’s since created.  Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

What is the optimal level of intervention for a child with autism? How can we predict the outcome of the intervention? How many hours a week should we be spending on treatment? While these questions are often easily answered for predictable conditions like diabetes, they are much harder to pinpoint for behavioral health disabilities.  Co-founder and CEO of RethinkFirst, Daniel Etra, has identified a stark lack of data on treatment outcomes for behavioral health patients. To bridge this gap, Rethink delivers intervention at scale for developmental disabilities and neurodiverse conditions.  In this episode, Daniel discusses Rethink’s journey to becoming an industry-leading behavioral health technology company. With decades of experience as a successful entrepreneur, Daniel shares his insights on building a successful company at scale in today’s climate. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, lawyer, or even an engineer, knowing how to tell your story can be critical to your success. Having worked in all these professions at one point in his life, Peter Socarras firmly believes this—and, he can attest to it. From patent attorney to Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Nevro, Peter’s multifaceted career trajectory has had one common denominator: a dedication to the life sciences. In addition to his leadership roles at the medical device company Nevro, Peter now works as an angel investor. His focus is investing in early-stage health tech companies that bring the decision-making to the patient. In this episode, Peter shows how making meaningful contributions to the life science space starts with asking yourself why your technology matters. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

While many of us have quickly adapted to a post-pandemic world, others are still reeling from its effects. For working parents, the pandemic revealed how juggling work with caregiving responsibilities can often be more of a burden than a joy.   At Magnify Ventures, Joanna Drake, the Co-Founder and Managing Partner, is shifting some of this burden to the care economy. She and her team invest in technology companies that reimagine life for modern families.   As a caregiver and investor in a male-dominated field, Joanna realizes the extra mile women must go at home and at work. Her advice? Build a support group and always engage with new perspectives.   Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

Translating complex medical technology into usable products often requires a simplification process. It involves asking yourself the question: can this device be used by your average provider or patient?  While there’s no shortage of life-changing technologies in healthcare, not all of them have undergone the simplification process. That said, Sandeep Akkaraju is the Co-Founder and CEO of Exo Imaging and one of the few who have realized the power of simplicity. At Exo Imaging, he’s developing a high-performance ultrasound platform that gives providers answers, not just images.  In this episode, Sandeep discusses how he’s adapted his medical imaging device to fit the future of medicine.  Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

In today’s highly regulated privacy landscape, figuring out how to access personal healthcare data while ensuring privacy protection is almost impossible. As a result, innovative companies are severely limited in developing breakthrough clinical solutions dependent on data.  Luckily, Riddhiman Das came up with a solution. As the Co-founder of Triple Blind, Das enables companies to access data without ever revealing personal information.  In this episode, Das discusses how his company is driving advancements in healthcare while maintaining the highest level of security. Das also touches on the importance of market distribution and learning how to sell your product.  Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

As a female founder, investor, and advisor, Yasi Baiani sets the standard for women across industries. Yasi started investing in healthtech after realizing that money wasn't her only driver. Since then, she's helped to change millions of people's lives through radical technological innovations. Yasi is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Raya and previously worked as the SVP of Product at Cleo—a global solution for family-centered care. As the head of product strategy and innovation, Cleo aligns product design with the company's overall vision. By providing end-to-end support for overburdened caregivers, Yasi sees how her products impact the lives of individuals and the healthcare system as a whole. In this episode, Yasi discusses the varying stages of startups, her journey into healthcare, and her role as a product person in healthtech. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

As healthcare moves away from its traditional brick-and-mortar roots, experts are redefining how they measure and improve health. One such expert is Deb Kilpatrick, Board Executive Chair of Evidation Health.  At Evidation, Deb takes health assessment out of the clinic and integrates it into people’s daily lives. With a focus on person-generated health data (PGHD), Evidation empowers individuals to take control of their health by having them generate and own their health data.  Today, Evidation makes up a vast community of health consumers and professionals who collectively take pride in their everyday health. In this episode, Deb discusses her globally-recognized health-tracking platform and her journey. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

How is it that opioid overdose is the number one cause of death for Americans under 50, but over 80% of people struggling with opioid addiction can't get access to care? Zack Gray calls this the treatment gap. To him, the problem isn't a lack of quality treatment but a lack of access to treatment. At Ophelia, Zack places evidence-based care in the hands of those who need it the most. By lowering costs and bringing drug rehab to patients' homes, Zack is closing the treatment gap through telemedicine. In this episode, Zack discusses his personal journey to addiction treatment and a transformative solution to the country's ongoing opioid crisis.  Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

The road to recovery doesn’t always end in the hospital for patients with neu – rO-  logic- al diseases. In fact, their time in rehab centers and at home are critical for long-term improvement.  At MindMaze, Patricia Bradley brings her leadership and marketing expertise to the health tech arena. With a diverse background in Pharma and digital health, Patricia is scaling a comprehensive solution for brain health and recovery.  MindMaze uses digital therapeutics and technologies to optimize motor and cognitive recovery in patients across the continuum of care. In this episode, Patricia discusses her ascent into healthcare and her work at MindMaze.  Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

What is the best antidote for behavioral health? How do we measure progress on our intangible roadblocks of our emotional, psychological, and social well-being? My guest today is Alon Joffe, co-founder and CEO of Eleos Health. They aim to empower providers by providing them with a clinical summarization of behavioral care sessions. Using Natural Language Understanding (NLU) technology, Eleos Health enables clinicians to gain a deeper understanding of the underlying behavioral obstacles faced by their patients. In this episode, we discuss the importance of value-based healthcare and effective interventions for enhancing behavioral health. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

Imagine if all medications worked like Tylenol: their prices stayed the same for all customers regardless of insurance type or employer. Co-founder and CEO of Capital Rx, A. J. Loiacono, is making this a reality by revolutionizing the role of PBMs.  Loiacono realizes the complexity of the drug pricing market for average consumers. He understands that many lack transparency and take advantage of uninformed payers by changing and raising medication prices. At Capital Rx, Loiacano is sticking to his Tylenol rule. By giving everyone the same prices, Capital Rx is fostering better patient engagement, outcomes, and service. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

Undoubtedly, women are chronically underrepresented in technology and venture capital. At Pivotal Ventures, Erin Harkless Moore seeks to fill the gender gap we know all too well.  Throughout her investing career, Erin has consistently aligned her values with her work. Social impact has always been a priority but became especially urgent when she transitioned to venture. As the Investments Director at Pivotal, Erin seeks to expand women’s power and influence by investing in female-led funds and backing innovation that directly impacts the lives of family caregivers.  In this episode, we learn how Erin embraces social progress across her professional life and how she’s helping to advance venture as a result.   Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek  

ChatGPT is bringing artificial intelligence to the forefront of the conversation. David Hanson, founder and CEO of Hanson Robotics, is with us today to discuss a different but equally-as-important application for AI.  David is on a quest to humanize his robots by making them more accessible to the average consumer. He believes that robots as general-purpose platforms are critical for the future of AI. From educating kids in science museums to providing elderly care and companionship, Hanson’s general-purpose robots are advancing the industry.  In this episode, we discuss healthcare and other real-world applications for humanoid robots.  Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek  

Health insurance can be a complicated topic. With years of experience working in the health insurance market, our guest, Richard Lungen, is here to answer our questions about the complexities of the provider network side of healthcare. Richard founded Leverage Health Solutions and is a General Partner at HC9 Ventures. His extensive background in the healthcare industry and vast knowledge of US health insurance have given him the expertise to help early-stage companies build their business strategies and grow into the payer market. In this episode, we look at the complex relationship between the healthcare provider and payer and discuss the importance of consumer engagement for healthcare businesses. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

We all know that waiting in line for your medication can be a slow and frustrating process. But with the rise of specialty pharmacies, we are beginning to see faster and easier access to certain medications.   Co-Founder and CEO of House Rx, Ogi Kavazovic, is here with us to explain the inner workings of this 250 billion-plus dollar market. With twenty years of experience working in tech startups, Ogi sees how technology can fix what he calls a “broken system” of patients receiving access to expensive medications.  In this episode, we asked Ogi about his journey into Healthtech and his vision for the future of specialty pharmacies.   Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

Getting startups off the ground is a challenging task. Founder of Companion Medical and CEO of Beta Bionics, Sean Saint, tells us how he became a successful health tech founder in the diabetes care industry. From graduating with a mechanical engineering degree to founding companies with radical diabetes solutions, Sean made a lasting mark with the first insulin smart pen. Along the way, he’s learned three crucial steps: valuing user experience, understanding your metrics, and empathizing with the customer. In this episode, Sean will discuss his career path and lessons learned on getting from the project to the product stage. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

Dr. David Mou is the CEO of Cerebral, a leading tele-mental health company devoted to improving access to quality care. Despite a recent lawsuit involving its former CEO, Cerebral remains steadfast in its mission. In addition to leading Cerebral, David is a Harvard Medical School faculty member and Director of the Innovations Council for Massachusetts General Hospital's Psychiatry Department. In this episode, David shares his insights on the future of mental health care and the transformative power of telehealth in the face of legal challenges. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

What do you get when you mix a doctor’s caring heart and a businessman's entrepreneurial mind? Well, you would get Brad Hirsch, a medical oncologist who is now the Head of Product & Implementation, at Verily, a healthcare technology solutions company. From serving as Senior Medical Director at Flatiron Health to serving on faculty at Duke University, Brad has really done it all. Brad has put together his clinical background and research knowledge into a new business ecosystem to help improve clinical trial execution. Brad walks us through about his journey to founding Signal Health and his reflections on this exciting venture from oncologist to entrepreneurship in the HealthTech space. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

Have you ever wondered what the medical billing codes behind your healthcare bills were? How was your bill determined? Well, you’re in luck! Our guest int his episode is Tamar Thompson, Avidity Bioscience Director and Vice President, Head of Corporate Affairs of Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, who is the expert on medical billing codes. Tamar talks about her journey toward her current position at Alexion and her insight on rare disease patient policy advocacy. Prior to her joining Alexion, Tamar led Federal Executive Branch Strategy and State Government Affairs for Bristol-Myers Squibb and served as a strategic policy advisor for ADVI. Tamar has always been a driver toward helping patients through policy. Her work has been instrumental in informing rare disease patient advocacy and healthcare policies. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

Curiosity didn’t kill the cat. Instead, it led to compassion, self-regulation, and conflict resolution when applied in the workplace. According to Liz Kislik, Harvard Business Review and Forbes contributor, curiosity is the first step toward conflict management. If you don’t want to know what’s wrong, how can you fix it? We are excited to speak with Liz about her journey into the management consultant space and her current work as an executive coach. From working with national nonprofits and family run-businesses to Fortune 500 companies, Liz has helped countless organizations resolve conflicts in the workplace and solve their most pressing problems. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

How do people function at work? It’s a question on everyone’s mind, but especially for people like CEOs whose job is to manage their teams. Our guest today is Jay Johnson. He is is a renowned expert on empowering teams for entrepreneurs and leaders. His career is about how entrepreneurs and leaders can empower their teams. He’s a TEDx speaker and Forbes Business Council Member and has given keynotes and workshops in more than 30 countries. And today, he’s on our podcast to talk about people, body language, and career life lessons. Here’s our conversation. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

It’s not easy breaking out into the unknown. Being one of the first to try something new or different is challenging, especially as an entrepreneur. Lindy Fishburne, a Managing Partner at Breakout Ventures, knows exactly what this is like.    “Breaking out” from the traditional translational research mold and venturing into a new space, Lindy has opened new avenues into the creative bioscience sector. Seeking to build a future that is powered by science, Breakout Ventures, is a hub for creative bioscience entrepreneurs. In this episode, we speak with Lindy about her journey to developing both Breakout Labs and Breakout Ventures, as well as discuss key insights into investing in start-ups. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

Arvind Rajan has “hit a six” with his latest entrepreneurial endeavor, Cricket Health. From being part of the executive leadership team at LinkedIn to now founding a transformative healthcare company, Arvind is an entrepreneur and leader of many flavors. Curiosity, a desire to make an impact, and a hunger to learn from industry leaders across various sectors have driven Arvind toward his venture into the healthcare space. Seeking to shift the focus of kidney disease treatment from life support to preventative care, Arvind has played a key role in transforming value-based kidney disease care. In this episode, we speak with Arvind about his journey to founding Cricket Health and his reflections on this exciting venture. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

We’re doing it wrong, and we’re not seeing change. “Workplace diversity” has been at the forefront of every diversity, equity, and inclusion conversation for the past few years, but mandatory bias training once a year as the solution just isn’t cutting it. So, what makes the cut? We welcome returning guest Professor Frank Dobbin, Chair of Sociology at Harvard University, as he gets to the root of what works and what doesn’t. If you want to explore what it really takes to get to diversity in the workplace, then this podcast is for you. His work provides valuable insights into effective diversity initiatives and a commitment to change. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.  

If you’re in the healthcare space, you’re probably here because you want to help people. So here at The Health Technology Podcast we are constantly asking: what is the best way to help? Guy Friedman, the co-founder, and CEO of SteadyMD, has his answer: by making telehealth more streamlined. Steady MD is a technology company and healthcare platform that offers telehealth services in all 50 states. In this episode, we talked about how entrepreneurs like him — and maybe you — are doing their part to improve medicine. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

Our guest today, Lorin Gu, is literally putting his money where his mouth is. As the founder of Recharge Capital, he invests thematically and focuses on important issues like women’s health. Lorin is an investment expert and has previously worked with Cyrus Capital and the Blackstone Group. He’s also the founder of the Recharge Foundation and the Founding Chair of the Global Future Council at the Peterson Institute of International Economics. In this episode, we talk about how he uses investment to change the world for the better — and how you might be able to do the same thing. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

At the UCSF Rosenman Institute, we aim to uplift entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities because we know firsthand how important diversity is. Our guest today is Nada Hanafi. She’s also part of the fight to make our community more equal. Nada is an incredible industry leader with a fantastic career. Today, she serves as the Board Director at Medtech Colors, as well as the CSO of Experien. Nada’s resume also includes 12 years at the FDA and a strong history in women’s health. Today, I pick her brain about the regulatory questions you might have. She also tells some of her career stories, and talks about how we all can promote diversity in the industry we love. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

Healthtech isn’t just about science, it’s also about communications. As a company, you have a story to tell. And our podcast guest today, Maureen Shaffer, might just teach you how to tell your story well enough, so people really sit up and listen. Maureen is the founder and CEO of Mingletoe LLC, and a sales expert in the field of healthtech. As CEO, she engineers winning marketing strategies for healthtech companies. She’s also served in marketing leadership positions at Converge Medical, AtriCure, and Flowonix Medical. In this episode, she shares some of her experiences to help entrepreneurs like you make your story great.  Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

Memora is a name you should remember, because it’s headed towards being the care support platform of the future. Our guest today, Manav Sevak, founded Memora in 2017 originally to help people remember to take their medication, but today it has grown to so much more. Today, Memora’s platform aims to make all complex care delivery systems simple, not just the ones centered on medication. In addition to his work as a founder and CEO, Manav has researched at MIT, Harvard, and the US Center for Disease Control. And in 2022, he was recognized in the Forces 30 under 30 list. In this episode, we discuss his meteoric rise, his company’s ethos, and the lessons he’d like to pass on to other entrepreneurs. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

Why are drug prescriptions so expensive? The answer is complicated and involves payers, providers, and patients. And even industry professionals sometimes have a hard time explaining it. Our guest today, Kyle Kiser, is working towards making these expensive prescriptions a thing of the past. Kyle is the CEO and founder of Arrive Health (formerly RxRevu), a “real-time prescription benefits service.” By allowing patients to have a say in their prescriptions, Arrive Health is aiming to make good health more accessible to everyone. In this episode, he tells us how he got to where he is and how other entrepreneurs can do the same. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

Investors are important people to listen to in this industry. They’re the ones whose opinions mean you get funded, or not. That’s why Julie Wroblewski is our podcast guest in this week's episode. Julie is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Magnify Ventures. She has more than a decade of investing experience under her belt, including leading the venture capital investment portfolio at Pivotal Ventures. Julie’s work combines investment with a drive for social change and improvement. Especially for our listeners in early-stage start-ups, she has a lot of really good lessons for you in this episode. But all of what she has to say is important for everyone else, too. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

If you’re not a leader, you can learn. At least, you can if you listen to a couple of key lessons from our podcast episode with Rajit Kamal. Rajit is the Worldwide President for Sports Medicine and Shoulder Reconstruction at Johnson & Johnson. In his career with Johnson & Johnson since 2008, he’s held a number of prestigious leadership roles. Some of those include Vice President Asia Pacific, Vice President and Global Franchise Leader of Knee Replacement, and Senior Director for Strategy and Commercial Initiatives. Today, we go through Rajit’s long and fascinating leadership journey. It’s taken him through many companies and roles, and has a lot of lessons for entrepreneurs at every stage. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

What does a depressed person sound like? I don’t know, and neither does any living person. But Kintsugi’s AI technology does. Our guest today, Prentice Tom is the CMO of Kintsugi Health, a company developing this revolutionary way of diagnosing mental health disorders. Before his work with Kintsugi, Prentice led groundbreaking mental health programs at Vituity, and served as the president of Galen Inpatient Physicians. He’s an extremely qualified doctor with a degree from Harvard, a residency at Johns Hopkins, and experience at MIT. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

Our guest today is a real political maverick as well as an incredible business leader. Anne Tumlinson started her career in government working as a healthcare advisor to the one and only Congressman John Lewis. Today, she is the Founder and CEO of ATI Advisory, and the founder of Daughterhood. Both organizations aim to address aging and disability issues in our country.  Unfortunately, there are a lot of issues. In this episode, Anne walks us through the scope of the problem, but she also talks about a lot of solutions. And some of these solutions, she’s already built. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

One of the subjects we keep coming back to here on the Health Technology Podcast is healthcare inequities. COVID-19 revealed a lot of very stark racial inequities in our systems. And a lot of our podcast guests are out there doing the incredibly difficult work of addressing these disparities. Our podcast guest Marcus Whitney is one of them. Marcus created Jumpstart Nova in 2020 to fund historically underfunded Black startups. He was also a founding partner of Jumpstart Health Investors, CEO of Health Further conference, and co-founder of Trilliant Health. All that, and the best-selling author of “Create and Orchestrate”. In this episode, we discuss how to navigate the industry, and what lessons you can take from his amazing career. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

Most of us help our mothers, especially as they age. But for my guest today John Kao, it’s a little bit more literal. John is the founder and CEO of Alignment Healthcare a platform delivering customized health care to seniors and other vulnerable populations. John has an amazing resume, including CareMore Medical, The TriZetto Group, PacifiCare Health Systems, and FHP International. But his real passion is what he’s doing now: giving seniors the specialized healthcare that they need. He’s a servant leader to the core and serves on a lot of non-profit boards as well. He has a fantastic story, and as always, on this podcast, he teaches a lot of lessons to pass on to entrepreneurs. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

In the healthtech industry, we tend to be very science-oriented. But my guest today, Nagraj Kayshap, says the science of investing in healthtech companies is actually more of an art. it's contradictory. But if there’s anyone qualified to say so, it’s Nagraj. As managing partner at SoftBank, Nagraj decides what companies are best to form long-term investment relationships. So if you’re an entrepreneur looking for investors, this episode is really for you. In this episode, we talk about what he looks for in a start-up, best pitching strategies, and the importance of community. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek  

What is “the promise of precision health”? It was almost the title of this podcast, because our guest today, Vivian Lee, answers that question every day through her work at Verily. As President of Health Platforms, she creates healthcare systems that work with their patients’ unique lives. Vivian has also done similar work with the University of Utah Health Care, as the CEO and the Dean of their medical school. Under her tenure, the University of Utah was ranked first across the country in quality and safety. Vivian also sits on the Board of Directors of the Commonwealth fund, and the Board of Trustees of Boston Children’s hospital. She’s an expert in our healthcare systems, and has a lot of important things to say about the healthcare of the future. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek  

As listeners of this podcast know, innovators build our healthcare system, but they also disrupt it. My guest today, Mike Snyder is a big believer that our care systems need a serious overhaul. As an author and Chair of Genetics, Director of Genomics & Personalized Medicine at Stanford University, and a serial entrepreneur, Mike has a lot of insight into the industry. He’s founded or co-founded nine healthtech companies, and today serves on the board of many more. Notable among these companies include Personalis, SensOmics, and Protometrix. In this episode he tells us why the healthcare system may be doing us all a disservice — by not relying on us. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

Our guest today is Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz. She is the former Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania from 2005-2015 and was also the founding president and CEO of the Better Medicare Alliance. Allyson is a huge advocate for accessible healthcare. She’s remained committed to healthcare reform from her days in government to her current position as a Senior Advising at FTI Consulting. She is an incredible advocate who’s had to overcome a lot, and came out the other side with a lot of stories and lessons to share. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

If you’re in medicine, or you’ve seen Grey’s Anatomy, you know it’s important for doctors to know their patient’s history. It can mean the difference between effective and ineffective treatment. This is why Troy Bannister is focused on making healthcare data usable, not just accessible. As CEO and Co-founder of Particle Health, he’s using a digital platform to make all this information both simple and universal. With 15 years in the healthcare industry, Troy also has lots of great advice to pass on to fellow CEOs. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

Mental Health Awareness month was in May, but as some of you may know too well, mental health problems last all year. However, many people still continue to devalue mental health conditions, especially compared to physical health conditions. Our guest this week, Lucia Huang, is hoping to change that. She is the founder and CEO of Os Mind, a company providing digital platforms for mental health research and treatment. Today, Lucia talks us through her career journey and her life as a CEO. She also tells me why mental health is so important — and what happens if we don’t treat it that way. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

Many years ago, Dan Trigub’s parents came to the US from the city of Odesa in what’s now Ukraine. They settled in New Jersey, but his grandmother lived by herself in Queens. And Dan’s experience being her caretaker and connection to the outside world helped create his career. Today, Dan is the CEO and Co-Founder of MedArrive. There, he works to help vulnerable patients get essential care in their homes. He’s also worked at Uber Health and Lyft, and has a lot of interesting things to say about the industry he’s spent more than 15 years in. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Entrepreneurs we talk to are always wondering: how do you catch an investor’s eye? To answer that, we’re talking to Nicole Walker, a partner at venture capital firm Arboretum Ventures. Nicole will walk us through her time working abroad in Hong Kong, her tips for entrepreneurs seeking funding, and her experiences as an African American woman in a male-dominated field. In this episode, we also discuss her unique background as a mechanical engineering student who eventually settled into the investment field. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Listeners of the Health Technology Podcast have heard guests about mental health medicine, insurance coverage, and addiction treatment.  In this episode, we are honored to introduce California State Senator Scott Weiner, who is working to address these issues in our state government. Senator Scott Wiener started as a lawyer living in the Castro neighborhood. He served on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and was the Deputy City Attorney in San Francisco’s Attorney's office for almost a decade. Today, he represents San Francisco and northern San Mateo County in our state’s senate. His legislative priorities are very important to the Rosenman Institute and our community. About Scott Wiener: Senator Scott Wiener represents San Francisco and northern San Mateo County in the California State Senate. Elected in 2016, Senator Wiener focuses extensively on housing, transportation, civil rights, criminal justice reform, clean energy, and alleviating poverty. He chairs the Senate Housing Committee and is Vice Chair of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus. He is the immediate past Chair of the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus. Before his election to the Senate, Senator Wiener served as a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, representing the district previously represented by Harvey Milk. He also chaired the San Francisco County Transportation Authority. Before taking public office, Senator Wiener practiced law for fifteen years, including nearly a decade as a Deputy City Attorney in the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office. He also served in a number of community leadership roles, including co-chair of the San Francisco LGBT Community Center and on the national Board of Directors of the Human Rights Campaign. Senator Wiener has lived in San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood since 1997. He received degrees from Duke University and Harvard Law School and was a Fulbright Scholar in Santiago, Chile. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Devon Huff started in Oxnard, a majority-Hispanic small California farming town. Now, he’s the CEO of MiSalud, a new digital health startup. And today, he’s our podcast guest. In this episode, we cover how and why Devon left full-time surgery to found MiSalud, which means “my health” in Spanish. He also shared his life and career lessons. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Teddy Roosevelt said to “Get Action!”. Neal Eigler says, “Get Traction!” If you’ve ever struggled with networking or getting your company off the ground, this episode is especially for you. Neal has an amazing career, with over 40 years of experience in biomedical research. Since 1988, he has led early stage medical device companies. Some of these include Angioplasty Systems, Conor Medsystems, and Savacor Inc. He was also the Co-Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for almost twenty years. Today, Neil Eigler serves as the CEO and founder of V-Wave Ltd. They are developing easier and safer implant treatments for patients with severe heart conditions. He’s a giant in his field with so many stories to share and so much advice to give. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

On every startup founder’s mind is the question: what do investors want to hear? Amrinder Singh knows all about that. But his advice is not exactly to guess what investors want. Amrinder is currently a Principal at Vensana Capital and has a lot of experience in the industry. Before Vensana, he was a Senior Investment Director at Medtronic Ventures, and also led their Business Development and Strategy. All this means he is very knowledgeable about the questions startups entrepreneurs want answered. In this podcast, we asked them all. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

We’ve done many things at home during the pandemic, from work to haircuts. What if healthcare happened at home too? Our guest Andrew Kobylinski, found himself wondering about this in 2020. Now in 2022, Andrew is the CEO and co-founder of Primary Health. Andrew and his team at Primary Health are working to make healthcare more accessible by making things like COVID-19 testing and vaccination easy. Andrew is also an experienced entrepreneur with 15 years in the health tech industry. This means he has a lot of stories — and a lot of advice. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

"Disability is the mother of all invention.” That’s a direct quote from our guest today, Josh Miele. And he would know all about invention and disability — he’s invented YouDescribe, the DVX, the Talking Tactile Pen, TMAP, WearaBraille, and SKDTools (Check here for the SKDTools sonification example parabola dipping below X-axis). In his current position as Amazon’s principle accessibility developer, he hasn’t slowed down at all. He developed Alexa’s Show and Tell feature as well as VoiceView. Both of these help visually impaired people live independently by using voice-activated technology in the home. This amazing work at Amazon earned him MacArthur fellowship in 2021. For more information about Josh and Amazon’s accessibility initiatives, please feel free to visit amazon.com/accessibility. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.  

Deena Shakir is living proof that a “non-linear” extraordinary career. Deena is a Partner at Lux Capital, a top venture capital firm. There, she’s received a lot of recognition for her work and her emphasis on diversity. She also sits on several boards, and contributes to Forbes — that is, when she’s not being featured. But she actually started very near us in Mountain View, where her parents immigrated from Iraq. Her career has taken her pretty much everywhere, even through the White House.  Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.  

Do you know what is the world's number one cause of death? If you didn’t, now you do: it’s heart disease. But James Min is working to change that. James is the founder and CEO of Cleerly. There, he creates digital care pathways to prevent cardiovascular disease and heart attacks before they happen. Before Cleerly, James served in several high-profile cardiology positions and has published more than 500 peer-reviewed manuscripts focusing on coronary artery disease. He has also received numerous awards and distinctions, including recently being inducted into the American Society of Clinical Investigation and the Academy of Radiology Research. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

A good year in the healthtech market can make the difference between success and failure. And that’s why knowing the market and predicting the market is so important. So, back by popular demand, we welcome Jon Norris. Jon knows the healthtech investment market so well. He is the Managing Director for business development at Silicon Valley Bank and has over 20 years of banking experience working with healthcare companies and VC firms. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

We are happy to welcome, Erika Andersen, back as our podcast guest. Erika is basically a change guru. She is one of the founders of Proteus, an organization that helps leaders and companies go through big changes. They do this through their unique coaching, consulting, and training programs. In this episode, Erika talks about how to change from the inside out, and how change is the only constant. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Mental health is a huge topic right now. But often conversations about mental health are mostly about anxiety and depression, not as much about serious illnesses. That’s why our guest today, Thomas Tsang, is doing what he does. Thomas is the CEO and co-founder of Valera Health, a tele-medecine company helping patients with severe mental illnesses as well as mild ones. Thomas is also a former Senior Healthcare Advisor to the Governor of Hawaii, and has directed national medical programs. And as someone who came from an unprivileged background, it’s important to Thomas that people have access to essential medical services. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Did you not listen to your mom about nutrition in high school? So did Jason Langheier. Jason is the CEO and founder of Foodsmart, a leading telenutrition platform. Foodsmart combines dietitians, meal planning, and food options in one platform. This combination makes it easier for people to get nutritious and affordable food—both for themselves, and their families. Today, Foodsmart has over 1.5 million members and serving over 700 employers. Their goal is to eliminate food insecurity and malnutrition nationwide. And above all, to make healthy food accessible to everyone. But for Jason, getting there was a journey. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

What does a day in the life of a big city’s mayor look like? We asked our guest, Adrian Fenty. From 2007 to 2011, Adrian managed one of the most complicated and powerful cities in the world: Washington D.C. As mayor, he focused on education reform and disrupting the status quo. Now, as a venture capitalist, he loves to see disruption and innovation all around him every day. In this episode, I asked him: what do the private and public sectors have in common? And how are they different? I was surprised by some of the answers, and I think you will be too. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.  

This is the stuff of science fiction in real life! Our guest in this episode is Trevor Martin, the co-founder of Mammoth Biosciences. There, they develop the CRISPR platforms and technologies that allow scientists to detect and modify DNA and RNA. He hopes the technology they’re creating will cure the problems of the next generation, like genetic diseases. Trevor has been featured on Forbes 30 under 30, Fortune 40 under 40, and is an EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2021. His work has been featured in FiveThirtyEight and The Atlantic. As a young CEO and scientist on the cutting edge, Trevor also has a lot of insight into leadership styles. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

If you’ve experienced mental health difficulties during the pandemic, this episode is for you. The scale of the problem is staggering. But our guest, Russell Glass, is doing his utmost to solve it. Russell is the CEO of Headspace Health, a company formed by the 2021 merger of Ginger and Headspace. Ginger, which he founded in 2018, delivered accessible and easy virtual mental health care. Russell has been creating companies constantly since his flagship tennis racquet business at the tender age of 13. He’s also a practiced and thoughtful leader. And in this episode, he shares his life lessons on both his leadership and entrepreneurship experience. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Could digitization add another person to your exam room? Will the newest technologies being created by small businesses or by hospitals? And most importantly, will the new digital age in healthcare leave people behind? These are some big questions that Dr. Bob Wachter has the answers to. Dr. Wachter is a professor and the Chair of the Department of Medicine at UCSF. He’s written six books, including one called The Digital Doctor, which was a New York Times science bestseller. He also coined the term “hospitalist” in 1996 and is considered the father of this fast-growing specialty. We can't even start to list the awards he’s received, because we would run out of space here. In other words, he’s the one with the answers — but he also has some questions. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Most people find healthcare unmanageable and confusing. Even people in the industry can have a hard time. Our guest, Dr. Ronald Dixon, is trying to change that through his company CareHive. CareHive helps patients manage chronic disease through their user-friendly platform and methods. Dr. Dixon is the current CEO of CareHive. He has also founded and headed Healthcare 360, and served as the Medical Director at MGH. He’s also a natural entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the industry, and some great advice for up-and-comers. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Dr. Dana Kanze knows all about double standards. And it’s both because of her time studying them, as well as her time experiencing them. Dana’s research on gender gaps in the startup and investment field has been published in leading academic journals and received many awards. And she’s even done a TED talk! Before her academic career, she was an investment banker, strategic consultant, and entrepreneur. In this episode, she talks to me about how double standards can show up in sneaky ways and how we can stop them. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

We're so excited to introduce our guest Jeremiah Robison, who has a business that is very personal. His company’s wearable technology will help people with chronic conditions move their legs and feet. One of these people is his daughter, who has cerebral palsy. Jeremiah Robison founded CIONIC in his garage four years ago. He also co–founded WAWOS, which also supports children with cerebral palsy and other conditions. In this episode, he tells me about how his career and his family led him to where he is, and how technology can improve most all conditions. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Dr. C.K. Wang has always wanted to have an impact on patient care. This is why he left the clinic to develop larger-scale solutions and help more cancer patients choose the right treatment based on data. As COTA Healthcare’s CMO, he’s doing just that. Through their analytical approach, COTA Healthcare is committed to making cancer care data-driven and the most simple it can be. In this episode, we talk about how C.K. is using his love of AI and oncology experience at COTA and how COTA is making cancer treatment easier for people going through the worst time of their lives. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.  

Whether we want to or not, we might be living for a very long time! This is according to our guest, Sonia Arrison. Sonia is an entrepreneur, investor, and best-selling author. She is also the founder of 100 Plus Capital of the Alliance for Longevity Initiatives. Her work explores how the “Coming Age of Longevity” will change life as we know it. In this episode, she tells us about what some of these changes could look like. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Asylum-seekers have been making headlines, but it’s rare that we get to read their stories. Our guest today, Suzanne Barakat, reads the stories of asylum seekers every day — in the scars on their skin, and the traumas they bring to the clinic she runs. Suzanne is the Executive Director of the UCSF Health and Human Rights Initiative. Her primary program there is the human rights clinic. There, Suzanne and her team give pro bono medical evaluations. These evaluations help immigrants gain asylum. Her work there is almost as impactful as her story.  Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Despite what your mom tells you, not all computer games are bad! Our guest today, Ofer Leidner, is proof of that. His company, Happify Health, uses the software science behind computer games for a good cause: healthcare. Ofer is currently the Co-Founder & President of Happify Health. He’s also co-founded many other digital media companies, including Oberon Media. In this episode, he talks about how your mind can affect your health — for better and for worse. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Our guest today is Maria Velissaris. She’s an accomplished venture capitalist running businesses since she was in college. Now, as a Founding Partner of Steelsky ventures, she works to give companies the investments they need to make healthcare more equitable. In this episode, we discuss her amazing career, as well as some of the obstacles women and people of color face in healthcare. We also discuss some strengths and insights Maria has as a female, international, person of color in the industry. It’s one part of what makes Maria — and SteelSky — so special. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Andrew Parker is the founder of the fast-growing care platform Papa. Papa offers “Family On-Demand!” to give older adults and families aid and companionship. Andrew first built Papa’s platform to support his grandfather, who was so happy that Andrew wanted to give the same care to other grandparents. Today Papa has grown to 400 employees, and Andrew was named one of the Top 50 Healthcare Technology CEOs of 2021. In this episode, we discuss the importance of connection and how to grow a business that matters.  Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

In healthcare, there are a lot of hard questions. Today, to answer some of them is Sachin Jain, the President, and CEO of SCAN Group and Health Plan, and the former President and CEO of Aspire Health. Through his work, Sachin aims to reduce healthcare disparities in concrete ways. As an MD and an MBA, Sachin’s career experience is in medicine and business, giving him a unique perspective on healthcare companies. He pioneered the world’s first clinical program focused on social isolation and today serves as an adjunct professor of medicine at Stanford and a Forbes contributor. Sachin talks about his remarkable career and some surprising life lessons in this episode. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

The trial of Elizabeth Holmes has been everywhere recently. And now that it’s over, our guest Tyler Shultz is finally able to share some behind-the-scenes secrets from working at Theranos. Tyler met Elizabeth when he was just 20 years old. After two “miserable” years working at Theranos, he spoke to the Wall Street Journal exposing his realization that the tests were fakes. Now at 31, Tyler is the CEO and Co-Founder of Flux Biosciences. In this episode, Tyler tells us about what it was like working at Theranos with Elizabeth Holmes, and how we can all keep another Theranos from rising. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek  

COVID brought medicine and politics together on the national stage, and left many Americans wondering: how are healthcare decisions actually made in Washington? As an M.D., inventor, and veteran Congressional speaker, our guest today Dan Riskin has the unique insight into both politics and healthcare to answer this question. His Congressional testimony in the 21st Century Cures Initiative in 2014 helped define the 21st Century Cures Act passed in 2015, and his companies and products influence the care of millions of patients annually. Dan is currently the CEO and founder of Verantos, as well as the adjunct professor of surgery and Biomedical Informatics Research at Stanford.  In this episode, Dan discusses healthtech career strategies and the power of authentic leadership. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

Andy Doraiswamy is the founder and CEO of Koya Medical. Koya is dedicated to addressing chronic lymphatic and venous diseases. Before Koya, Andy worked with various healthcare organizations to revolutionize medical technology and patient care. Most notably, he invented sight-restoring intraocular implants, which were used successfully on over 6 million patients across the globe. He’s an innovative CEO and, surprisingly, a skillful mountain climber. In this episode, Andy talks about some of the lessons he learned through his long and remarkable career.  Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

Steve Wigginton is the CEO of iCario, a health action company, and he has over 20 years in the healthcare industry under his belt. Some companies he’s worked with include NoviHealth, Sutter Health, Valence Health, and Evolent Health. Steve knows, working successfully in the healthcare industry means having an excellent understanding of human behavior. In this episode, we talk about how behavioral psychology affects access to care and why the digital divide exists, plus a good deal more. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek    

We are kicking off 2022 with Nancy Lurker, a giant in the pharmaceutical industry. She has more than 30 years of experience in both start-ups and Fortune 500 companies. She’s an accomplished businesswoman and leader with a track record of advancing new medical therapies and implementing very successful US and global drug launches. She also serves on many boards across public and private companies. Currently, she’s the President and CEO of EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, an ocular drug delivery company for patients with serious eye disorders. In this episode, she shares some secrets to her success in the industry, and the leadership strategies that kept getting her promoted. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

Adrienne Schneider is a veteran of the health benefits industry as well as newly minted CEO of the Camille Group. She spent a good portion of her career with American Airlines, where, as head of health benefits, she was in charge of the implementation and execution of health programs for over 100,000 beneficiaries. Now, as the founder and CEO of The Camille Group, she uses her years of experience and business acumen to help clients tailor their operational strategies. In this episode, she explains what employees really want out of health plans, what it takes to make it in a difficult industry like healthcare, and how to stand out to executives as a healthcare startup. Here’s our conversation. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

Nicholas Conn is the founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Casana, where he developed the “Heart Seat,” the first toilet-seat-based cardiovascular monitoring system. He earned his PhD in Microsystems Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology and worked as a research scientist while developing the “Heart Seat”. In this episode, he takes me through his career journey and how accessible medical technology is increasingly necessary. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek  

Dr. Kimberly Smith is a Senior Vice President and Head of Research and Development at ViiV Healthcare. She oversees the development of the ViiV Healthcare marketed and pipeline assets. Before joining ViiV Healthcare, she spent twenty years as an HIV clinician and researcher. Dr. Smith is the recipient of many awards over her career recognizing her HIV patient care and advocacy, including the Black AIDS Institute "Heroes in the Struggle" Award, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Award of Excellence in Medicine, the Clinical Educator Award, and the National Medical Association's Scroll of Merit. In this episode, we talk over the importance of representation, her incredible career, and how to cause good trouble in the industry. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek  

Catalina Hoffman Muñoz-Seca, created the revolutionary “Hoffman Method” at only 26 years old, which changed the industry’s understanding of elderly care. Since then, she’s been appointed president of SECOT, awarded the Prince of Girona Foundation Award, and founded the Catalina Hoffman Holding Group. She’s also been in the top 100 Women Leaders in Spain and the top ten CEOs. Throughout her career, she’s always aimed to use her cognitive science background and entrepreneurial skills to aid elderly people and their families and to challenge our understanding of what “old” really means.   Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Professor Frank Dobbin is the Chair of Sociology at Harvard University, and author of the critically acclaimed book Inventing Equal Opportunity. Frank’s work on diversifying the workplace focuses on developing an evidence-based approach to understand how and why businesses often remain segregated. In this podcast, Frank talks about the roots of the diversity problem, and how better business diversity practices benefit everyone in the long run. It’s a complicated issue affected by management strategies, promotion patterns, and years of systemic racism and segregation, but it’s worth diving into. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.    

Peter Hames is the co-founder and CEO of Big Health. Peter is also an NHS Innovation fellow, and holds a Masters in Experimental Psychology from Oxford.  As a former insomniac, Peter was frustrated by the limited treatments available for sleep difficulties. And so, inspired by his own success with cognitive behavioral therapy, he founded Big Health in order to deliver CBT-based insomnia treatment and mental health care to patients all around the world.   Today, Big Health delivers fully virtual therapeutics for those struggling with their mental health. It’s a 24-hour solution, with the digital therapeutic “Sleepio” addressing sleep difficulties, and “Daylight” addressing daytime worry and anxiety.  In this episode, we discuss pandemic-era mental health, the far-reaching effects of insomnia, and how Big Health can offer a solution.   Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek. 

Chris Hemphill is the Vice President of AI at SymphonyRM and an expert in the field of healthcare data and analytics. In this episode, Chris explains how systemic biases in data collection can affect how companies care for their patients. We discuss how these biases can impact underserved communities and look towards some solutions.  Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek. 

Lindred (Lindy) Greer is the Associate Professor at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan who specializes in effective team organization strategies.  Lindy’s research has been published in numerous prestigious publications ranging from the Academy of Management Journal to the Journal of Applied Psychology. She has two degrees under her belt (one from the Leiden University Netherlands, one from the University of Pennsylvania), features in the New York Times and Forbes, and awards from both the Academy of Management and the American Psychological Association.  In this episode, she takes us through how business and psychology rely on each other in some surprising ways, and how startups have a colossal advantage if they understand that intersection. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Dr. Medhi Peikar is the inventor and founder of BRIUS Technology. Dr. Peikar started as a dental student in Iran, traveled to the United States for his PhD in Biomechanics from Johns Hopkins, and against all odds became a huge entrepreneurial success while in residency. BRIUS’ revolutionary tooth-straightening method doesn't show from the front or require constant checkups, which differentiates it from other methods like braces or Invisalign. Although today BRIUS boasts FDA approval and hundreds of successful treatments, it hasn’t been an easy road —for BRIUS or for Dr. Pekhar. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek. 

Our guest today is Michael Favet. His current work at NeuroPace, where he serves as President and CEO, focuses on their new and innovative technology tracking brain waves to predict epileptic attacks and prevent them by electrically stimulating the brain. Although Michael was actually an engineer straight out of college, he has had a long and storied 30-year career in the medical device field. He has served as CEO of multiple different companies and spent three years as a venture investor. This gives him an interesting perspective on his work at NeuroPace as well as his career as a whole, in understanding both the business and the medical side. In this episode, Michael explains how he went from an engineer from the University of Illinois to a CEO of a revolutionary medical device company in the Bay Area. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Colonel Nicole M. E. Malachowski is a retired fighter pilot in the United States Air Force. She was among the first group of women allowed to fly a modern fighter plane and was recognized for her accomplishments in the National Women's Hall of Fame in 2019. With over 21 years of experience in the United States Air Force including 188 hours in combat and more than 2,300 logged flight hours, she built an incredibly successful military career as a leader, an officer, and a fighter pilot. But in her life, she’s built two careers — one in the United States Air Force, and one in advocacy and government service after a tick bite forced her into medical retirement. Today, she’s the Commissioner of the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships, a board member of the LivLyme foundation, and a fierce advocate for individuals with Tick Borne illnesses. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Stephanie Tilenius is the founder & CEO of Vida Health, a licensed virtual medical care platform with therapists, coaches, and nutritionists operating in all 50 states. Vida allows consumers with multiple diagnoses to receive care uniquely suited to their needs by addressing a range of medical conditions, rather than singling any one condition out.  Before she launched Vida Health, Stephanie ran consumer experience platforms in big-name companies like Google, eBay, and PayPal.  We talk about how Vida got its start, the importance of addressing mental and physical health together, and the future of virtual medicine.  Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.   

Joel Klein is the Chief Information Officer of Maryland Medical System, where he oversees the operation of medical information technology for over 29,000 employees in fourteen different hospitals and fifteen different practice locations. As CIO, he uses his experience as an emergency physician and his technological expertise to make medical technology work for the people who use it every day. We discuss a day in the life of the CIO of such a large company, and how experience as a physician can give senior officers an advantage. Joel also talks about how COVID vaccination programs work on the IT side— both in the early days of the pandemic, and now.   Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek. 

Chris McFadden, Managing Director at KKR, a leading global investment firm working with healthcare companies. Chris is also a founding member of the COVID Patient Recovery Alliance, a contributing author to MedCity, and a board member of several medical and healthcare companies.   In this episode, Chris discusses what it means to work at a global investment firm, which leads to some big questions about medicine in a post-pandemic world. What are the benefits and drawbacks of telemedicine? How will increased awareness of mental illness affect medical systems? And how can healthcare companies continue to adapt as the world re-opens?    Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek. 

Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures and cofounder of Sun Microsystems. Vinod is an entrepreneur, investor, and technologist as well as a mentor to entrepreneurs building technology-based businesses. Vinod discusses the differences between the practice of medicine and the science of medicine. We also explore the value of exercising two extremes: hubris and paranoia.   Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Welcome to the 100th episode of the Health Technology Podcast! Hemant Taneja is the managing partner of the venture capital firm General Catalyst. Hemant is a visionary leader in the healthcare space. He is an investor, founder, and author of several books including Unscaled and his 2020 book UnHealthcare: A Manifesto for Health Assurance. We talk about what it means to truly deliver access to health rather than just access to care. Hemant advocates for Responsible Innovation, which means engineering for growth and good with greater intention.   Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.  

Our guest today is Kevin Coloton, founder and CEO of Curation Health, an advanced clinical decision support platform. Kevin founded Curation to simplify care delivery after he observed the challenges of shifting to value-based care reimbursement structures. Kevin talks about his experiences as the healthcare CIO for a Fortune 20 organization. He advocates for meeting providers where they are on the maturity curve towards value-based care.   Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.  

Dave Kuraguntla is the co-founder and CEO of Alio. Alio is a remote monitoring platform for managing chronic conditions. David attended West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine on a Health Professions Scholarship from the United States Air Force. He was preparing to begin a surgical residency when he was confronted with the need for the Alio remote monitoring platform. In this episode, David explains Alio’s mission to take the internet of things and transform it into the internet of the body. We also discuss the importance of finding investors whose goals and incentives are aligned with those of the company.   Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Paddy Padmanabhan, author of the best-selling book Healthcare Digital Transformation: How Consumerism, Technology and Pandemic are Accelerating the Future. Paddy is also the founder and CEO of Damo Consulting, a digital transformation advisory firm, the author of The Big Unlock, and the host of the podcast also called The Big Unlock. We discuss the evolving role of CIOs, telehealth reimbursement rates, and the role of consumerism in shaping healthcare experiences. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Carine Carmy, co-founder & CEO of Origin, a women’s health company that provides physical therapy for the common but overlooked condition known as pelvic floor dysfunction. Carine is a go-to-market leader in healthcare and technology, and has held leadership roles at companies including Amino, Shapeways, and Monitor Group. Carine discusses the basics of pelvic floor health, how she overcame her imposter syndrome, and how Origin weathered the covid storm. She advocates for increased education on the pelvic floor and for bringing change to the healthcare system from the inside out.   Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Ivana Schnur, MD/PhD, is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Sense.ly, an avatar-based clinical platform that helps physicians better monitor and manage chronically ill patients. Ivana brings a unique combination of clinical knowledge, product insight, and business development to power the transformation of clinical workflows in scalable, compassionate ways. Ivana shares her own incredible journey to medicine; from growing up in the Eastern bloc in Czechoslovakia, moving to the US to become a doctor, to recovering from a spinal cord injury that left her paralyzed, and understanding the potential of virtual reality in medicine. She offers a powerful vision for the future of palliative care, one informed by the sacred contract between patient and clinician.   Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Chyrell D.Bellamy, Associate Professor of Yale School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry. She also serves as the Director of Peer Support Services and Research; and the Interim Director of the Office of Recovery Community Affairs at the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addictions Services. Dr. Bellamy discusses her own journey through the mental health system as a teenager and how it informs her work today. She advocates for increased access to technology and to mental health services, development of recovery supports, and increased valuation of lived experience in treating mental illness. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Dr. Erin Parks is a clinical psychologist, researcher, and former director at the leading UC San Diego Eating Disorder Center. She has 15+ years of experience with adolescents and adults in inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings and opened the first pediatric eating disorder program. She has led dozens of national and international training in evidence-based eating disorder treatment and is passionate about improving access to quality care. Erin covers the basics of data-driven eating disorder treatment and barriers to access. She advocates for Family-Based Treatment, an approach that involves a patient’s entire support system and prioritizes their lived experience.   Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Eric Dy, PhD is co-founder and CEO of Bloomlife, a women’s health company designing remote prenatal care solutions to improve the health of women and babies. Eric is a biomedical engineer turned entrepreneur whose work focuses on wearable technologies. Eric talks about the challenges of deployment into health care systems versus the challenges of entering the consumer market. He discusses the factors that make Silicon Valley the optimal intersection of research and commercialization. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, content writer Kelly Muskat, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

As the Sr. Marketing Director for Medtronic’s High Power Global Growth team, Ravyn Miller is responsible for creating and executing strategies that accelerate access for patients appropriate for CRT and ICD indications. Upon graduating with a dual Master’s in Business and Divinity from Vanderbilt University, she joined the company through their Leadership Development Rotation Program (LDRP). In her previous roles at Medtronic, Ravyn worked as the Commercial Marketing Director for Venous, led a cardiac and vascular group wide market development effort focused on reducing cardiac health care disparities for women and people of color, worked as a Health Policy Fellow in DC and was the National Implementation Leader for the Cardiac and Vascular Group (CVG) Strategic Solutions Organization.  Ravyn advocates for necessary “speedbumps” in healthcare processes that can ensure guideline based and value-based care for all. We discuss the barriers that people of color face in accessing care, confronting our own biases, and empowering patients to advocate for themselves. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Alison is a clinical research psychologist and health tech visionary dedicated to creating smart, scalable and accessible mental healthcare solutions. Her work to explore how digital treatments can help solve human problems began more than 20 years ago, when she created one of the first online support groups for people with eating disorders. In this episode, Alison reflects on the power of technology to empower patients and caregivers outside of the clinical setting. We discuss the value of AI mental health support as a tool for breaking barriers of access and stigma.  Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Jason is the Co-Founder & Chief Customer Officer of Eko, a digital health company applying machine learning in the fight against heart and lung disease. Jason has been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and is an outspoken advocate for leveraging telehealth and AI to improve cardiopulmonary screening. He was invited by President Obama's HHS Department to speak at the White House on pressing issues in cardiovascular care. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic is an international authority in psychological profiling, talent management, leadership development, and people analytics. His commercial work focuses on the creation of science-based tools that improve organizations' ability to predict performance, and people's ability to understand themselves. He is currently the Chief Talent Scientist at ManpowerGroup, cofounder of DeeperSignals and Metaprofiling, and Professor of Business Psychology at University College London and Columbia University. He has previously held academic positions at New York University and the London School of Economics, and frequently lectures at Harvard Business School, Stanford Business School, London Business School, and IMD, as well as being the co-founder and CEO of BrazenX and the former CEO at Hogan Assessment Systems.  In this episode, Tomas gives us an inside look into his new book, “Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders?” He discusses the dangers of choosing confident leaders, how to value substance over style, and how we need to change what we look for in leaders. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.  

Daniel Kraft, a true renaissance man of health tech: he’s a physician-scientist, inventor, and entrepreneur, and he’s currently serving as the Chair of the XPrize Pandemic Alliance Task Force. Daniel is also the Chair of Medicine for Singularity University, and founder and chair of Exponential Medicine. Daniel has given several TED and TEDMED Talks about the future of health, and in this episode, we discuss specifically the future of pandemics. He believes that covid has been an accelerant for a “new health age,” one in which digital tools will help us improve the standard of care at a quicker pace than ever before. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.  

Ali Tamaseb, a partner at DCVC, a venture capital firm with over $2 billion under management and with investments in more than 10 billion-dollar startups. He holds leadership and board director positions at multiple companies, including Carbon Health, Medical Informatics, and PlotLogic. In this episode, Ali gives us a sneak peek into his new book, “Super Founders: What Data Reveals About Billion-Dollar Startups.” He debunks the myths of what makes a good founder or a successful company and reveals the simple commonality at the core of all entrepreneurs. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Jon Norris is Managing Director for Business Development at Silicon Valley Bank. Jon spearheads strategic relationships with many healthcare venture capital firms and serial entrepreneurs. With over 20 years of banking experience, Jon frequently speaks at major investor and industry conferences about healthcare investment trends. In this episode, Jon gives us the rundown on how the pandemic has affected and will continue to affect investment in health technology and device startups. He covers cyclical funding patterns, which sectors of healthcare are the most appetizing to investors, and why right now is the perfect time for startups to find capital. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

  If you’re looking for guidance on how to become a better leader, this is the episode for you. Erika Andersen is the founding partner of Proteus and the author of multiple books on leadership, and the host of the podcast, the Proteus Leader Show. She shares profound insights on self-awareness, changing your self-talk, and the six attributes at the core of all good leaders. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Lusi Chien, a commercial executive who specializes in developing go-to-market strategies for startup technologies. Lusi recently left Subtle Medical as their Chief Commercial Officer and is now a Managing Partner at Outlier Ventures, a consultancy that partners with health technology companies. Lusi shares her insights from her time in international development, working within coffee farming in Rwanda, healthcare in India, and rural banking in China. What values and needs are universal to all people, and how do you understand each individual’s cultural context to improve their lives?  Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.