Slice of Healthcare

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by our guest host Matt Harper! Our Guest: Kristen Holmes, Global Head of Human Performance & Principal Scientist at Whoop.What you’ll get out of this episode:Transition from Athletics to Tech: Kristen Holmes discusses her journey from being a celebrated Princeton field hockey coach to a tech innovator, emphasizing her lifelong interest in human performance.Performance Framework Creation: Holmes talks about developing a comprehensive framework for performance, combining her expertise in sports and education with technology to monitor athletes' recovery and readiness.Insights into Whoop's Mission: She details her role at Whoop and the company’s focus on enhancing human performance through behavioral changes, supported by wearable technology.Importance of Personal Values: Kristen Holmes highlights the significance of aligning personal values with daily habits and routines, sharing her practices and how they contribute to her well-being.Healthcare and Wearable Technology: Holmes envisions a future where healthcare integrates wearable technology more effectively, using it to foster a deeper understanding of personal health and behaviors.Embracing Startup Culture and Risks: Reflecting on her career transition, Holmes discusses the importance of authenticity and staying true to personal values, especially when moving from a stable job to a dynamic startup environment.To learn more about Whoop:Website: https://www.whoop.com/us/en/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/whoop/Guest's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-holmes/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Dr. Linda Anegawa, Chief Medical Officer at Noom.What you’ll get out of this episode:Dr. Anegawa's Journey to Obesity Medicine: Dr. Linda Anegawa, with her expertise in obesity medicine, joined the "Slice of Healthcare" podcast to discuss her journey from traditional internal medicine to specializing in obesity treatment.Obesity Medicine's Challenges and Shifts: Dr. Anegawa highlighted the challenges and limitations of traditional healthcare systems in managing obesity, prompting her shift towards obesity medicine and non-surgical treatments.Statistics on the U.S. Obesity Epidemic: The podcast explored the rising obesity epidemic in the U.S., with Dr. Anagawa noting that over 40% of Americans suffer from obesity. She emphasized the importance of addressing this issue through personalized and comprehensive treatment plans.GLP-1 Medications in Obesity Treatment: Dr. Anagawa discussed the role and impact of GLP-1 medications in obesity treatment, considering them a significant advancement but underscoring the necessity of behavioral changes alongside medication.Mental Health and Holistic Treatment Approaches: The conversation also touched upon the importance of mental health in weight management and the potential of intuitive eating as a part of holistic obesity treatment.To learn more about Noom:Website: https://www.noom.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/noom/Guest's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-anegawa-md/ Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Jahangir Mohammed, Founder & CEO at Twin Health.What you’ll get out of this episode:Series D Success and Scaling Strategy: Twin Health, led by Jahangir Mohammed, has closed a $50 million Series D funding round, aiming to scale operations and enhance their digital twin technology.Unique Combination of AI and Clinical Care: The company uniquely combines AI-driven technology with compassionate clinical care, focusing on the root causes of metabolic dysfunctions.Innovative Economic Model for Free User Access: Twin Health offers an innovative economic model, providing services free to users through health plans and employers, driven by significant medical cost savings.Personalized Treatment with Digital Twin Technology: Their digital twin technology creates personalized treatment plans, revolutionizing chronic disease management and promoting healthy weight loss.Future Expansion and Metabolic Disease Focus: Future plans include expanding their reach nationally, complementing GLP-1 therapies for obesity, and addressing more metabolic diseases.To learn more about Twin Health:Website: https://usa.twinhealth.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/twinhealth/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahangir-mohammed-a6ab6430/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Rebecca Schechter, SVP, GM DAX at Nuance (a Microsoft Company).What you’ll get out of this episode:Rebecca Schechter's Background: Rebecca brings a wealth of experience from her role as CEO of Optum Behavioral Health and is passionate about healthcare transformation.DAX Introduction: Dragon Ambient Experience (DAX) is an advanced offering within the Dragon product suite, utilized by over 550,000 clinicians for efficient clinical documentation.DAX Copilot Advancements: The new DAX Copilot enhances ambient recording with generative AI, offering immediate, high-quality SOAP notes creation, significantly reducing clinician burnout.Impact on Healthcare: DAX addresses critical healthcare challenges, including clinician burnout, by enabling more patient-focused care and efficient clinical documentation.Future Outlook: With its integration into Microsoft, DAX is set to expand its capabilities, potentially influencing various healthcare processes and clinician workflows.To learn more about Nuance:Website: https://www.nuance.com/index.htmlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nuance-communications/Guest's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-schechter-3a5145/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Abhinav Shashank, Cody Simmons, CEO at DermaSensor.What you’ll get out of this episode:Cody Simmons' Background: Cody discusses his journey from a biomaterials lab at Stanford and roles at Genentech, leading to his involvement with DermaSensor, a health tech startup.DermaSensor's Evolution: Founded in 2009, DermaSensor was initially a research-focused virtual startup. Cody joined in 2016, transforming it into a fully-fledged company, leading to the recent FDA clearance.FDA Clearance Milestone: DermaSensor's device, which has transitioned from a 30-pound machine to a portable size, received FDA clearance, marking a significant achievement for the company and a relief for the team.Impact on Primary Care: The device provides primary care physicians (PCPs) with dermatologist-level skin cancer triage capabilities, addressing a longstanding need for improved skin cancer assessment tools in primary care.Use of AI in DermaSensor: DermaSensor employs AI for lesion assessment, using a locked algorithm to ensure accuracy and adherence to FDA requirements. The technology allows for a standardized analysis, offering a real-time quantitative result for skin cancer risk.To learn more about DermaSensor:Website: https://www.dermasensor.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dermasensor/Guest's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codyvsimmons/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Abhinav Shashank, Co-Founder & CEO at Innovaccer.What you’ll get out of this episode:Origins and Growth of Innovacer: Abhinav Shashank, CEO of Innovacer, shares his journey of building a successful healthcare tech company, discussing the challenges and triumphs of transitioning from a data platform for universities to a healthcare-focused entity.Pivotal Healthcare Shift with Mercy ACO: Innovacer's shift to healthcare was catalyzed by their project with Mercy Accountable Care Organization, leading to a focus on integrating various healthcare data for comprehensive patient views and proactive care.Advancements in AI and Healthcare Efficiency: Shashank highlights Innovacer's expansion into AI and how it significantly aids in reducing administrative burdens for healthcare professionals, improving patient care and physician well-being.Navigating Personal Challenges and Cultural Change: Despite experiencing a challenging period of personal depression, Shashank's return led to a greater emphasis on company culture, focusing on long-term sustainability and employee well-being.Embracing Purposeful Capitalism for Sustainable Growth: Innovacer, valued at over $3 billion, navigates the complex healthcare tech industry by prioritizing purposeful capitalism and sustainable growth, aiming for long-term impact over quick profits.To learn more about Innovaccer:Website: https://innovaccer.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovaccer/Guest's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhinavshashank/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Vivien Ho, Partner at Pear VC.What you’ll get out of this episode:Vivien Ho's Professional Journey: Vivien Ho, a partner at PearVC, shares her journey from healthcare enthusiasm to venture capital, highlighting her experiences in various sectors.PearVC's Approach to Funding: PearVC's focus on pre-seed and seed funding in healthcare, along with their hands-on approach with startup founders, reflects a deep commitment to fostering innovative solutions.Investment Criteria and Founders’ Significance: Vivien emphasizes the importance of solving high-priority healthcare problems and working with multi-disciplinary teams for successful venture investments.The Emergence of AI in Healthcare: Current trends and future predictions in healthcare technology, particularly AI and digital health, are discussed, underlining their potential to revolutionize healthcare.Guidance for Startup Founders: Vivien's advice for startup founders includes understanding venture capital dynamics and recognizing that investor rejections are part of the journey, not an end to their business aspirations.To learn more about Pear VC:Website: https://pear.vc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pear-vc/Guest's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivienlho/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Carolyn Starrett, CEO at Flatiron Health.What you’ll get out of this episode:Carolyn Starrett's Journey and Flatiron Health's Mission: Carolyn Starrett, CEO of Flatiron Health, shares her experience and the company's mission to utilize machine learning and real world data to transform cancer treatment and research.The Independent Subsidiary Structure Post-Acquisition: Starrett discusses the benefits of operating as an independent subsidiary within the Roche Group, allowing Flatiron Health to maintain its unique culture and focus while benefiting from the long-term strategic vision of a larger organization.International Expansion and Learning from Global Patient Populations: She explains the strategic expansion into the UK, Germany, and Japan, aiming to learn from diverse patient experiences and work with regulators to improve access to novel medicines globally.Building an International Team and Overcoming Cultural Challenges: Starrett shares insights on the complexities and rewards of building a team across different countries, emphasizing the need for local expertise and a deep understanding of varying healthcare systems.Advancements in Real World Evidence (RWE) and Partnerships: Carolyn discusses how Flatiron Health is not only parsing and harmonizing real world data but also generating insights and solutions with partners like Sanofi, improving the efficiency and impact of clinical trials.To learn more about Sunfish:Website: https://flatiron.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flatiron-health/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynstarrett/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Angela Rastegar, Co-Founder and CEO at Sunfish.What you’ll get out of this episode:Angela Rastegar's Journey: Angela shares her background at Circle Surrogacy, emphasizing the financial hardships faced by aspiring parents in the fertility industry, inspiring her to start Sunfish.Sunfish's Services: The company offers financial planning tools and resources for those pursuing family building through assisted reproduction, including loans, discounts, and an IVF success program using predictive analytics and AI.Importance of Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART): ART encompasses a range of technologies supporting family building outside of natural means, promoting inclusivity, especially for the LGBTQ community and those with fertility challenges.Market Potential and Growth: The fertility industry is rapidly expanding with a potential market size over a trillion dollars, driven by various groups including infertility, habitual miscarriage, genetic disease carriers, LGBTQ families, and cancer survivors.Sunfish's Mission and Technology: Focusing on financial accessibility and empowerment in reproductive journeys, Sunfish uses machine learning and data science for personalized fertility treatment plans, advocating for democratized access to reproductive technologies.To learn more about Sunfish:Website: https://joinsunfish.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/joinsunfish/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-rastegar-9ba262/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Ambar Bhattacharyya, Managing Director at Maverick Ventures.What you’ll get out of this episode:Ambar Bhattacharyya's Background: An operator turned investor with experience in healthcare startups and venture capital, Ambar Bhattacharyya shares his journey from Bain & Company to Maverick Ventures.Maverick Ventures' Focus: Specializing in healthcare and technology investments, Maverick Ventures actively explores the intersection of AI and healthcare, addressing current and future trends.Investment Strategy: Emphasizing thematic investing, Bhattacharyya discusses Maverick Ventures' approach to identifying megatrends like AI and GLP-1, and their implications in healthcare.AI's Transformative Potential: Highlighting Stanford Health System's use of AI, Bhattacharyya reveals how AI can approximate the knowledge of a board-certified physician, signifying a major shift in healthcare.Future of AI Clinicians: Bhattacharyya predicts a gradual integration of AI in healthcare, providing 'superpowers' to physicians and potentially filling gaps in medical deserts.To learn more about Maverick Ventures:Website: https://www.maverickventures.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maverick-ventures-sf/Guest's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambarbhattacharyya/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.