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The Healthtech Podcast

Dr. James Somauroowww.thehealthtechpodcast.com
The Healthtech Podcast covers the latest in health and technology through interviews with disruptive healthtech startups and leaders. Whether you’re a patient, founder, investor or simply interested in healthtech, The Healthtech Podcast has it covered. 🌍 Listeners in over 150 countries. 🎙 New episode every week. 🗣 Hosted by Dr James Somauroo. www.thehealthtechpodcast.com | www.somx.health | www.jamessomauroo.com

Episodes

#247 The Story of 3D Systems with VP Katie Weimer 🖨️

This week, James is joined by Katie Weimer, Vice President of Regenerative Medicine at 3D Systems. For the past 15 years, Katie has been committed to advancing 3D printing in healthcare by developing bespoke additive manufacturing solutions that enhance healthcare delivery and patient care. She is currently focused on developing novel 3D bioprinting solutions for a broad range of human applications from tissue implants to organs, as well as laboratory applications that offer the potential to acc...

Nov 14, 202141 min

#246 BONUS quick tips with CEO Grace Gimson from Holly Health 💤

This week CEO Grace Gimson of Holly Health shares her quick tips for health tech entrepreneurs. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegimson/ Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com/ Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.com Get in touch with James : www.jamessomauroo.com Learn more about SomX for your healthtech company: https://www.somx.co.uk/...

Nov 11, 20218 min

#245 BONUS The Story of Holly Health with CEO Grace Gimson 🧠

This week in this special bonus episode James is joined by the CEO of Holly Health Grace Gimson. Grace is a business leader with 10+ years experience in operations, strategy and expansion. She has led teams, projects and operations in some of the highest growth companies in Europe inc Microsoft, Facebook, Aldi, Deliveroo, and Scape Technologies. Grace then went on to co-found Holly Health with her partner Claire which supports millions of individuals to give their bodies and brains the best chan...

Nov 07, 202150 min

#244 The Story of the Dana Farber Cancer Institute with Faculty Haribabu Arthanari ⚗️

This week James is joined by Haribabu Arthanari, a faculty at the Harvard Medical School and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. His scientific training has been in the field of chemistry, physics, and biophysics. His expertise is in NMR spectroscopy and structural biology methods to understand the molecular architecture of micro-machines, proteins, and nucleic acids that orchestrate life. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hari-arthanari/ Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com/ Subs...

Nov 04, 202159 min

#243 Quick Tips with Principal Will Gibbs from Octopus Ventures 🐙

This week the Quick Tips come from Will Gibbs, Principal at Octopus Ventures - one of Europe's largest and most active Venture Capital firms investing in start-ups in the areas of health and digital therapeutics. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willgibbs1/ Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com/ Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.com Get in touch with James : www.jamessomauroo.com Learn more about SomX for your healthtech company: https://www.somx.co.uk/...

Oct 31, 20214 min

#242 The Story of Octopus Ventures with Principal Will Gibbs 🐙

This week, James is joined by Will Gibbs, Principal at Octopus Ventures - one of Europe's largest and most active Venture Capital firms investing in startups in the areas of health and digital therapeutics. Prior to Octopus Will set up multiple small-scale enterprises including a rare-breed pig farm and an organic spirits company. Will holds a degree in Ancient History and Classical Archaeology from Oxford University. When not investing in new health companies or working with Portfolio Companies...

Oct 28, 202147 min

#241 Quick Tips with CEO Jean-Charles Samuelian-Werve from Alan, the healthcare super-app 🦸

This week our Quick Tips come from Jean-Charles Samuelian-Werve, the co-founder & CEO of Alan, the healthcare super-app offering personalized access to a health insurance coverage bundled with innovative healthcare services. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-claude-samuelian-ba4043107/ Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com/ Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.com Get in touch with James : www.jamessomauroo.com Learn more about SomX for your healthtech...

Oct 24, 20216 min

#240 The Story of Alan with CEO Jean-Charles Samuelian-Werve 💺

This week James is joined by Jean-Charles Samuelian-Werve, the co-founder & CEO of Alan, the healthcare super-app offering personalized access to a health insurance coverage bundled with innovative healthcare services. Alan covers more than 200,000 insured members in France, Spain & Belgium. The company has raised €300m from investors such as Index Venturesnsince its creation in 2016. Jean-Charles is the author of Healthy Business, a book about company culture. Prior to Alan, Jean-Charle...

Oct 21, 202139 min

#239 Quick Tips with Jo Filshie Browning 🔊

This week Jo Filshie Browning a communications coach dedicated to helping people understand the benefits of science gives us her quick tips for entrepreneurs. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-filshie-browning-3a01589/ Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com/ Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.com Get in touch with James : www.jamessomauroo.com Learn more about SomX for your healthtech company: https://www.somx.co.uk/...

Oct 17, 20216 min

#238 Scientifically Speaking... with communications coach Jo Filshie Browning 📢

This week James is joined by Jo Filshie Browning, a communications coach dedicated to helping people understand the benefits of science and medicine. Over more than 25 years she has helped scientists and physicians to speak with impact and authority about their work. Jo began her career as a journalist before moving into communications, training and consultancy. She studied English at Oxford University and holds a diploma in Public Relations and a Post-Graduate Diploma in science and society. Sh...

Oct 14, 202148 min

#237 Quick Tips with CEO Mat Rule from Toca.io ✏️

This week Mat Rule, CEO and Founder of no-code automation platform, Toca.io gives us his quick tips for entrepreneurs. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matrule/ Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com/ Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.com Get in touch with James : www.jamessomauroo.com Learn more about SomX for your healthtech company: https://www.somx.co.uk/...

Oct 10, 202111 min

#236 The Story of Toca.io with CEO and Founder Mat Rule ⚙️

This week James is joined by Mat Rule, CEO and Founder of no-code automation platform, Toca.io. A Chartered Engineer and technical innovator, Mat has a passion for bringing simplicity to complicated technology landscapes. With the rate of digital transformation picking up pace, Toca.io is partnering with healthcare providers to automate admin-heavy repetitive processes, connect legacy systems, and improve patient data. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matrule/ Apply to be a guest: www.thehe...

Oct 07, 202148 min

#235 Quick Tips with Georgi Ganev from Kinnevik 💵

This week CEO of Kinnevik Georgi Ganev gives us his quick tips for health-tech entrepreneurs. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiganev/ Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com/ Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.com Get in touch with James : www.jamessomauroo.com Learn more about SomX for your healthtech company: https://www.somx.co.uk/...

Oct 03, 20215 min

#234 The Story of Kinnevik with CEO Georgi Ganev 💸

This week, James is joined by Georgi Ganev, who has been CEO of Kinnevik since 2018. Kinnevik is one of Europe’s leading listed investors in tech-enabled businesses, and backs some of the most exciting healthtech companies in the world, including Babylon Health, Village MD, Cityblock and Teladoc Health. Georgi is a technology expert with deep industry experience and a passion for growth-stage businesses that are disrupting incumbents and making life better for people everywhere. He recently led ...

Sep 30, 202140 min

#233 Moshe Safran, CEO of RSIP Vision US 👀

This week, James is joined by Moshe Safran, CEO of RSIP Vision U.S. Moshe has been with RSIP Vision for more than 11 years. In 2016, he was the Head of Research and Development, which allowed him to provide new ways for the company to solve complex, AI technological challenges. He also oversees customer communication, project management and provides professional guidance in algorithm development, planning, and execution of new projects. As CEO, Moshe is also Head of Business Development for the ...

Sep 26, 202147 min

#232 Quick Tips with Avi Mehra from IBM and Doctorpreneurs 🏥

This week, our quick tips come from Avi Mehra, a medical doctor by background and Associate Partner for Healthcare at IBM. He is also the Co-Founder of Doctorpreneurs, a non-profit organisation and global community for medical innovators and entrepreneurs. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avimehra3/ Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com/ Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.com Get in touch with James : www.jamessomauroo.com Learn more about SomX for your heal...

Sep 23, 202112 min

#231 The Story of Doctorpreneurs with co-founder Avi Mehra 🦾

This week, James is joined by Avi Mehra, a medical doctor by background and Associate Partner for Healthcare at IBM. He is also the Co-Founder of Doctorpreneurs, a non-profit organisation and global community for medical innovators and entrepreneurs. Avi began his career as a doctor in the NHS before transitioning from clinical practice to industry roles. In 2014, he joined Bupa as a Clinical Fellow to the NHS National Medical Director, as part of a year-long NHS leadership and management fellow...

Sep 19, 202150 min

#230 The Story of HealthHero with Founder Ranjan Singh 🦸

Ranjan Singh is a digital executive, entrepreneur and private equity investor. He has been innovating and investing in sectors on the cusp of transformation for over 20 years. Prior to forming HealthHero, Ranjan held leadership positions in high growth digital companies and private equity firms. Ranjan was with a European PE firm, Penta Investments, leading their investments in digital health and also digital transformation of portfolio companies. Before that, Ranjan was an entrepreneur and foun...

Sep 16, 202144 min

#229 Quick Tips with Better Therapeutics' Co-founder & Chairman, David Perry 😌

This week our quick tips for entrepreneurs come from Better Therapeutics' Co-founder & Chairman, David Perry. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bettertx/ Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com/ Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.com Get in touch with James : www.jamessomauroo.com Learn more about SomX for your healthtech company: https://www.somx.co.uk/...

Sep 12, 20217 min

#228 The Story of Better Therapeutics' with Co-founder & CEO, Kevin Appelbaum, and Co-founder & Chairman, David Perry 😌

This week, James is joined by Better Therapeutics' Co-founder & CEO, Kevin Appelbaum, and Co-founder & Chairman, David Perry. They started Better Therapeutics to change the way diabetes, heart disease and other metabolic conditions are treated by using prescription software instead of drugs to address the behaviour's that are root causes of disease. Better's prescription digital therapeutics deliver nutritional cognitive behavioural therapy that targets the cognitive structures and emoti...

Sep 09, 202148 min

#227 Quick Tips with Jason Shuman, a Partner at Primary Venture Partners 🍎

This week our Quick Tips come from Jason Shuman, a Partner at Primary Venture Partners, the largest seed fund exclusively focused on New York City based companies. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonshuman/ Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com/ Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.com Get in touch with James : www.jamessomauroo.com Learn more about SomX for your healthtech company: https://www.somx.co.uk/...

Sep 05, 20215 min

#226 The Story of Primary Venture Partners with Partner Jason Shuman 🗽

This week, James is joined by Jason Shuman, a Partner at Primary Venture Partners, the largest seed fund exclusively focused on New York City based companies. Jason leads new consumer and marketplace investments for Primary including consumer healthcare. Primary's previous healthcare investments include K Health, Alma, Dandy and most recently Perry Health. Jason was named Forbes 30 under 30 in venture capital and was listed by the venture capital journal as one of Venture Capital's 40 rising sta...

Sep 02, 202139 min

#225 Quick Tips with CEO and Founder of Care+Wear Chaitenya Razdan 🧥

This week CEO Chaitenya Razdan of Care+Wear gives us his quick tips for entrepreneurs. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaitenyarazdan/ Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com/ Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.com Get in touch with James : www.jamessomauroo.com Learn more about SomX for your healthtech company: https://www.somx.co.uk/...

Aug 29, 20216 min

#224 The Story of Care+Wear with CEO and Founder Chaitenya Razdan 🧥

This week, James is joined by... Chaitenya “Chat” Razdan, the CEO and Founder of Care+Wear. Chat left his career as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs to launch Care+Wear and improve the experiences of those receiving critical treatment by changing the way the world looks and feels about healthcare. Care+Wear is a healthwear company bridging fashion and function so those receiving critical care can feel more like people and less like patients. Working alongside clinicians, designers, and pati...

Aug 26, 202146 min

#223 Quick Tips with CEO and Founder of Virti - Dr Alex Young 🥼

This week Dr Alex Young - an NHS trauma and orthopaedic surgeon by training and CEO/founder of mixed reality training platform Virti gives us his quick tips for entrepreneurs. Get in touch with Alex: https://www.virti.com/ Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com/ Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.com Get in touch with James : www.jamessomauroo.com Learn more about SomX for your healthtech company: https://www.somx.co.uk/...

Aug 22, 20215 min

#222 The Story of Virti with CEO and Founder Dr Alex Young 🥼

This week James is joined by Dr Alex Young. An NHS trauma and orthopaedic surgeon by training - Alex is the CEO and founder of mixed reality training platform Virti. Virti develops immersive training tools to improve human performance in organisations and institutions around the globe. Passionate about improving human performance, Alex built and sold an events company during medical school at Bristol, before boot-strapping and scaling an award-winning medical education company while still traini...

Aug 19, 202143 min

#221 Quick Tips with Sam Tukra CEO of Third Eye Intelligence 👁️

This week James is joined by Sam Tukra, Founder & CEO of Third Eye Intelligence. He gives us his quick tips for entrepeneurs. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samyakhtukra/ Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com/ Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.com Get in touch with James : www.jamessomauroo.com Learn more about SomX for your healthtech company: https://www.somx.co.uk/...

Aug 15, 202110 min

#220 Sam Turka, Founder and CEO of Third Eye Intelligence 👁️

This week James is joined by Sam Tukra, Founder & CEO of Third Eye Intelligence. Every year, 85 million patients are admitted to intensive care with organ failure globally. Despite constantly monitoring patients and providing the highest echelon of care, intensive care units have the poorest patient outcomes in any given hospital unit. To give these patients a fighting chance, Third Eye has developed a self-designing AI-driven early warning system. Our AI utilises data routinely collected in...

Aug 12, 202144 min

#219 The Story of Kamet Ventures with Co-Founder Michael Niddam

This week James is joined by Michael Niddam a Managing Director and Co-Founder of Kamet Ventures, a venture builder and investor focused on disrupting the HealthTech and InsurTech sectors. Prior to Kamet, Michael was a Partner in the Insurance and TMT practices of Boston Consulting Group (BCG). During his time at BCG, Michael was instrumental in developing BCG’s offering in the digital space and was also involved in the opening of the firm’s offices in Israel. Michael has also launched three suc...

Aug 08, 202146 min

#218 The Story of the American Heart Association with Dr Jennifer Hall 💓

This week, James is joined by Dr. Jennifer Hall, the Chief of Data Science and the co-director of the Institute for Precision Cardiovascular Medicine at the American Heart Association. Dr. Hall leads the Association’s initiatives at the intersection of health, technology and science by leveraging data analysis and new technologies to fulfil the promise of precision medicine and to accelerate the development of innovative solutions to prevent or mitigate the impact of chronic diseases. The Americ...

Aug 05, 202142 min