In this episode, we meet Dr. Vijay Yanamadala, Chief Medical Officer of Sword Health. SWORD Health is the world’s fastest growing virtual MSK care provider, on a mission to free two billion people from pain. The company’s clinical-grade virtual therapy platform pairs expert physical therapists with FDA-listed wearable technology to deliver a personalized treatment plan that is more effective, easier and less expensive than traditional physical therapy. SWORD Health believes in the power of people to recover at home, without resorting to imaging, surgeries or opioids. Since launching in 2015, S ..read more

In this episode, we meet Chrissy Farr, Principal at OMERS Ventures. Previously, she was a writer and frequent on-air contributor for CNBC, Fast Company and Reuters News, among other publications. She was raised in London, UK, and received degrees from University College London and Stanford University. Over the last five years, OMERS Ventures has invested more than $340 million of capital in nearly 30 disruptive technology companies across North America, creating over 5,000 jobs, and attracting an additional $1.2 billion for portfolio companies. Their portfolio companies include: 360insights, A ..read more

In this episode, we meet Matt McCambridge, CEO and Co-Founder of Eden Health. Eden Health, offered through employers and commercial real estate building landlords providing health coverage to tenants, combines telehealth, in-person primary care, behavioral health and insurance navigation with what Matt calls a “‘medical home” method, centered around creating trusted relationships between the patient and a dedicated care team. Since launching in 2017, the company has partnered with more than 100 employers and has more than 40,000 covered members. In 2020, recurring revenue grew by 800 percent y ..read more

In this episode, we meet Natasha Prasad, Chief Customer Officer of Cleo. Cleo is a family benefits platform and support system for working families. With its integrated family benefits platform, Cleo combines proactive, expert guidance with an intuitive engagement hub to help connect families with the support they need to be their best at home and at work. Representing over 55 countries and 100+ enterprise clients — Cleo is reinventing how forward-thinking employers support families that work around the world. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, Cleo has raised $44M and is backed by NEA, Greyl ..read more

In this episode, we meet Luke Hejl, Chairman and CEO of TimelyMD. TimelyMD is a telehealth company focused on transforming healthcare in higher education by improving student health, optimizing campus clinic resources and granting peace of mind to both students and parents. TimelyMD currently partners with over 80 campuses, including Duke University, Emory University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Notre Dame and more. With a recent $60M investment from JMI Equity, TimelyMD plans to continue to tackle the unmet need in higher education for on-demand medical, mental health, and well-be ..read more

In this episode, we meet Lauren Li, Global Head of Digital Health at Ipsen. Ipsen is a global biopharmaceutical group focused on innovation and Specialty Care in three key therapeutic areas — Oncology, Neuroscience and Rare Diseases. As Global Head of Digital Health, Lauren leads a team to deliver “beyond the drug” solutions for patients, caregivers, physicians, and payors through human-centered design, cross-functional collaboration, and value-based partnerships. Prior to Ipsen, Lauren drove Digital Innovation at Amgen, led Strategy & Operations at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, co-foun ..read more

In this episode, we meet Emily Hochman, Founder + CEO of Wellory. Wellory is a health tech company reinventing personal nutrition to create a long-lasting, healthier relationship with food. After experimenting with fad diets for years, Emily built Wellory to create an accessible and affordable solution that bridges the disconnect between losing weight and eating healthy. Through Wellory’s user-friendly app, clients match with a Wellory Nutrition Coach to receive ongoing, concierge-level support based on their specific health goals. The mobile service offers science-based, personalized meal pla ..read more

In our latest episode, I had a chance to chat with Kelsey Mellard, Founder and CEO of Sitka. Sitka is a peer-to-peer, asynchronous video messaging platform and specialist network. Sitka connects clinicians to top specialists, alleviating the challenges of scheduling and geographic limitations and compressing the cycle of care by enabling rapid decision making. Sitka is backed by  Optum Ventures, First Round Capital, Rock Health, Homebrew, Box Group, and Lifeforce Capital. Kelsey shares insights into the role telehealth plays in the transition to value-based care, how Sitka is bringing spe ..read more

In this episode, we meet Chaitenya Razdan, Founder and CEO of Care+Wear. Care+Wear is the leading provider of innovative healthwear, focused on bringing humanity into healthcare. In partnership with designers such as Oscar De La Renta, Care+Wear has designed highly functional alternatives to traditional patient gowns, PICC line covers, chest port access tops, recovery bras, and more. In 2020, Care+Wear shipped more than 15M units, creating positive and effective healing experiences for patients and clinicians alike. We discuss Chat’s experiences and lessons learned in establishing a robust app ..read more

In our latest episode, I had a chance to chat with Nick Hu, an early member of the Global Operations team at Zipline. Nick led the launches of Zipline’s operations in Rwanda and Ghana and continues to drive expansion strategy across Africa. Zipline has built the world's fastest and most reliable delivery drone and the world's largest autonomous logistics network to help provide instant access to life-saving medical supplies in Rwanda, Ghana, and the US. Founded in 2014, Zipline is a Series D company most recently valued at $1.2B, featured on CNBC’s Disruptor 50, and slated by Fast Company as o ..read more