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| How Can FemTech Founders Build Trust and Adoption in PCOS Care with Claire Dixon | 02 Sep 2026 | 00:25:35 | |
| How Can Patient Data Prevent ER Visits with Tayaru Bayyana | 26 Aug 2026 | 00:25:58 | |
Your patient says, “Something feels different.” But is it something they can monitor at home? Something that needs an appointment tomorrow? Or a warning sign that could become an ER visit? That uncertainty affects patients and caregivers. It also puts pressure on clinicians who need the right information at the right time without another dashboard demanding their attention. In this episode, Sabrina Runbeck and Tayaru Bayyana, CEO and Founder of SereniCare AI and the 2026 HealthTech Impact Award winner recipient in the category of Digital Health, discuss how machine learning can help care teams recognize patient risks earlier. For founders asking, “How do I get a hospital to pilot my solution?” or “How do I prove ROI without adding work for clinicians?” This conversation gets into the realities behind those questions. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: ✅ Why communication gaps can leave chronic-care patients unsure when to seek help ✅ How patient-reported symptoms can give providers more context between visits ✅ Why healthtech solutions need to coexist with EHRs like Epic and Cerner ✅ How remote monitoring data and patient symptoms can work together ✅ Why reducing provider workload matters when designing clinical technology ✅ What founders should prove during an early hospital pilot ✅ How Tayaru is approaching oncology first while building infrastructure that could extend into other chronic conditions ✅ Why patient outcomes, provider efficiency, and health system cost savings all matter when demonstrating value 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲
Where Are You Focused Right Now? 1️⃣ Need More Pilots, Partnerships, or Revenue? You're building momentum, having conversations with investors, developing partnerships, and growing your team. The next stage of growth often comes down to knowing where to focus, which opportunities to prioritize, and who can help open the right doors. Our integrated advisory board helps founders accelerate growth through strategic introductions, leadership support, and expert guidance across fundraising, operations, and revenue growth. Schedule an Alignment Call: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Chat 2️⃣ Raising Capital? Most founders don't need more investor meetings—they need a stronger investor story. Submit your pitch deck for feedback through our free Pitch to Yes Workshop and learn how to communicate what investors actually fund. Get started: 👉 PitchToYes.com 3️⃣ Want More Visibility & Inbound Opportunities? Have a compelling founder journey or healthcare innovation story to share? Apply to be featured on Provider's Edge, our Top 100-ranked entrepreneurship podcast where founders build authority, attract partnerships, and create new opportunities. Apply here: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Providers-Edge-Recording | |||
| Can Nervous System Regulation Reduce Burnout with Ellyn Ito | 19 Aug 2026 | 00:35:49 | |
Burnout doesn’t always look like someone falling apart. Sometimes, it looks like a clinician finishing another 12-hour shift, A founder pushing through one more decision Or an employee sitting at work without really being present. In this episode, Sabrina Runbeck sits down with 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐈𝐭𝐨, co-Founder of InnerStill Health and the 2026 HealthTech Impact Award recipient in the category of Mental Health. To explore nervous system regulation, neuromodulation, and what emerging wellness technology could mean For stress, focus, burnout, and how we perform at work. Listen now and discover how nervous system regulation could change the way we think about stress, performance, and our capacity to lead in the age of AI. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: ✅ How Ellyn’s experience helping her son led her deeper into neuromodulation ✅ How neuromodulation and vagus nerve stimulation relate to nervous system regulation ✅ Why long-term nervous system regulation is different from seeking an immediate reset ✅ How stress and burnout can affect presence, patience, creativity, and focus at work ✅ Why nervous system regulation matters more as AI takes over routine work and leaders face higher-level demands. ✅ How healthcare, workplaces, schools, and caregivers can build an ecosystem that better supports nervous system health. 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲
Where Are You Focused Right Now? 1️⃣ Need More Pilots, Partnerships, or Revenue? You're building momentum, having conversations with investors, developing partnerships, and growing your team. The next stage of growth often comes down to knowing where to focus, which opportunities to prioritize, and who can help open the right doors. Our integrated advisory board helps founders accelerate growth through strategic introductions, leadership support, and expert guidance across fundraising, operations, and revenue growth. Schedule an Alignment Call: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Chat 2️⃣ Raising Capital? Most founders don't need more investor meetings—they need a stronger investor story. Submit your pitch deck for feedback through our free Pitch to Yes Workshop and learn how to communicate what investors actually fund. Get started: 👉 PitchToYes.com 3️⃣ Want More Visibility & Inbound Opportunities? Have a compelling founder journey or healthcare innovation story to share? Apply to be featured on Provider's Edge, our Top 100-ranked entrepreneurship podcast where founders build authority, attract partnerships, and create new opportunities. Apply here: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Providers-Edge-Recording | |||
| How AI-Powered Operational Technology Helps Rehabilitation Practices Reduce Burnout and Improve Patient Outcomes with Brijraj Bhuptani | 12 Aug 2026 | 00:31:57 | |
Clinicians aren't looking for more software. They're looking for fewer headaches. In this episode of Provider's Edge, I sat down with Brijraj Bhuptani, Co-Founder and CEO of Spry, an AI-powered EMR platform built specifically for rehabilitation therapy practices. With experience spanning healthcare and technology, he shares why adoption is often the biggest challenge healthcare companies face. If your solution creates more clicks, more dashboards, or more disruption Even the best technology can struggle to gain traction. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: ✅ Why great technology alone does not guarantee adoption ✅ How reducing workflow friction increases clinician buy-in ✅ The hidden role information asymmetry plays in staff frustration and burnout ✅ Why automation is becoming essential for practice sustainability ✅ How better patient experiences improve both outcomes and revenue ✅ The future of rehabilitation practices and integrated care models ✅ Why healthcare entrepreneurs must rethink traditional referral relationships ✅ How AI and technology can support clinicians without replacing human connection 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲
Where Are You Focused Right Now? 1️⃣ Need More Pilots, Partnerships, or Revenue? You're building momentum, having conversations with investors, developing partnerships, and growing your team. The next stage of growth often comes down to knowing where to focus, which opportunities to prioritize, and who can help open the right doors. Our integrated advisory board helps founders accelerate growth through strategic introductions, leadership support, and expert guidance across fundraising, operations, and revenue growth. Schedule an Alignment Call: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Chat 2️⃣ Raising Capital? Most founders don't need more investor meetings—they need a stronger investor story. Submit your pitch deck for feedback through our free Pitch to Yes Workshop and learn how to communicate what investors actually fund. Get started: 👉 PitchToYes.com 3️⃣ Want More Visibility & Inbound Opportunities? Have a compelling founder journey or healthcare innovation story to share? Apply to be featured on Provider's Edge, our Top 100-ranked entrepreneurship podcast where founders build authority, attract partnerships, and create new opportunities. Apply here: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Providers-Edge-Recording | |||
| How Diagnostic Tools Close the Access Gap with Dr. Chigozie Michael Nwalozie | 29 Jul 2026 | 00:27:50 | |
In this episode of Provider's Edge, I sat down with 𝐃𝐫. 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐳𝐢𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐍𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐳𝐢𝐞, educator, public health leader, Director in West Africa, and the 2026 HealthTech Impact Award winner recipient in the category of Diagnostics and the grand prize winner for Public’s pick, to discuss one of healthcare's most overlooked challenges: 𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴. While many conversations focus on developing the next breakthrough technology, he brings us back to a fundamental question: "𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘁?" From rapid diagnostics that can deliver results in minutes To the realities of serving remote and underserved communities This conversation explores why implementation and accessibility often matter more than innovation alone. If you're a healthtech founder, clinician entrepreneur, healthcare executive, dental practice owner, or wellness leader This episode will challenge you to think differently about impact, scalability, and patient outcomes. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: ✅ Why Dr. Chigozie believes "the science is not a problem; access is the problem" ✅ How early diagnostics can transform healthcare outcomes ✅ The hidden barriers that prevent patients from receiving timely care ✅ Why healthcare solutions must be designed for real-world environments, not just clinical settings ✅ The role of public health thinking in creating scalable healthcare impact ✅ How healthcare innovators can bridge the gap between invention and adoption ✅ What founders and healthcare leaders can learn from underserved communities 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲
Where Are You Focused Right Now? 1️⃣ Need More Pilots, Partnerships, or Revenue? You're building momentum, having conversations with investors, developing partnerships, and growing your team. The next stage of growth often comes down to knowing where to focus, which opportunities to prioritize, and who can help open the right doors. Our integrated advisory board helps founders accelerate growth through strategic introductions, leadership support, and expert guidance across fundraising, operations, and revenue growth. Schedule an Alignment Call: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Chat 2️⃣ Raising Capital? Most founders don't need more investor meetings—they need a stronger investor story. Submit your pitch deck for feedback through our free Pitch to Yes Workshop and learn how to communicate what investors actually fund. Get started: 👉 PitchToYes.com 3️⃣ Want More Visibility & Inbound Opportunities? Have a compelling founder journey or healthcare innovation story to share? Apply to be featured on Provider's Edge, our Top 100-ranked entrepreneurship podcast where founders build authority, attract partnerships, and create new opportunities. Apply here: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Providers-Edge-Recording | |||
| How Purpose, Community, and Focus Help HealthTech Founders Build Companies That Last with Alex Koshykov | 22 Jul 2026 | 00:31:26 | |
Building a healthtech company isn't just about creating a better product. It's about solving the right problem, earning trust, and building meaningful relationships. In this episode, Alex Koshykov, Co-Founder of YODD and the 2026 HealthTech Impact Award winner recipient in the category of Medical Devices and the grand prize winner for Judges’ pick, shares how his early experiences improving access to care shaped his entrepreneurial journey. Together, we explore why founders need to define a clear niche, build authentic communities, and show up consistently before investors, customers, and partners are ready to say yes. If you're building a healthtech company, this conversation will remind you that sustainable growth comes from focused execution, meaningful connections, and staying true to the mission that inspired you to start. Listen now to learn why solving one meaningful problem can create a much bigger impact than trying to solve everything. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: ✅ How Alex's early work in public health inspired his journey into healthtech entrepreneurship ✅ Why narrowing your focus helps founders become category leaders instead of competing with everyone ✅ Why visibility is essential for building credibility with customers, investors, and strategic partners ✅ How purpose-driven companies stay resilient through the challenges of building a startup ✅ Why consistent action and execution matter more than waiting for the perfect opportunity 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲
Where Are You Focused Right Now? 1️⃣ Need More Pilots, Partnerships, or Revenue? You're building momentum, having conversations with investors, developing partnerships, and growing your team. The next stage of growth often comes down to knowing where to focus, which opportunities to prioritize, and who can help open the right doors. Our integrated advisory board helps founders accelerate growth through strategic introductions, leadership support, and expert guidance across fundraising, operations, and revenue growth. Schedule an Alignment Call: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Chat 2️⃣ Raising Capital? Most founders don't need more investor meetings—they need a stronger investor story. Submit your pitch deck for feedback through our free Pitch to Yes Workshop and learn how to communicate what investors actually fund. Get started: 👉 PitchToYes.com 3️⃣ Want More Visibility & Inbound Opportunities? Have a compelling founder journey or healthcare innovation story to share? Apply to be featured on Provider's Edge, our Top 100-ranked entrepreneurship podcast where founders build authority, attract partnerships, and create new opportunities. Apply here: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Providers-Edge-Recording | |||
| What HealthTech Founders Need to Know From Clinical Innovation to Commercial Success with Sarah Matt | 16 Jul 2026 | 00:30:20 | |
Building groundbreaking technology isn't enough to build a successful healthtech company. 𝐃𝐫. 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 has seen firsthand that the biggest barrier to innovation isn't creating better products. It's making sure those products solve the right problem, fit naturally into healthcare workflows, and reach the people who need them most. In this episode, Sabrina sits down with Dr. Matt, a general surgeon turned healthtech strategist. They explore why commercialization should begin long before product launch. Together, they unpack how founders can build solutions that earn trust, improve healthcare access, and create lasting business value by designing around people Not just technology. Listen now and discover why commercialization is the true competitive advantage in healthtech. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: ✅ Why commercialization starts before the first line of code is written ✅ The difference between building impressive technology and building a scalable business ✅ How mapping the entire customer journey increases adoption across healthcare systems ✅ Why clinicians should be strategic partners—not just names on an advisory board ✅ The five pillars of healthcare access every founder should understand before launching a solution ✅ Why investors evaluate leadership, messaging, and execution as much as the technology itself ✅ How founders can communicate complex innovations in a way customers, investors, and health systems immediately understand ✅ Why reducing friction instead of features is the key to long-term adoption 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲
Where Are You Focused Right Now? 1️⃣ Need More Pilots, Partnerships, or Revenue? You're building momentum, having conversations with investors, developing partnerships, and growing your team. The next stage of growth often comes down to knowing where to focus, which opportunities to prioritize, and who can help open the right doors. Our integrated advisory board helps founders accelerate growth through strategic introductions, leadership support, and expert guidance across fundraising, operations, and revenue growth. Schedule an Alignment Call: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Chat 2️⃣ Raising Capital? Most founders don't need more investor meetings—they need a stronger investor story. Submit your pitch deck for feedback through our free Pitch to Yes Workshop and learn how to communicate what investors actually fund. Get started: 👉 PitchToYes.com 3️⃣ Want More Visibility & Inbound Opportunities? Have a compelling founder journey or healthcare innovation story to share? Apply to be featured on Provider's Edge, our Top 100-ranked entrepreneurship podcast where founders build authority, attract partnerships, and create new opportunities. Apply here: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Providers-Edge-Recording | |||
| How Medical and Dental Practices Can Grow More Profitably with Ibrahim Ashmawey | 08 Jul 2026 | 00:35:39 | |
Your company is growing. Revenue is coming in. The team is getting bigger. So why does the business still feel like it is burning through cash? In this episode, Sabrina Runbeck sits down with Ibrahim Ashmawey, Founder of Golden Profit Group To unpack the financial blind spots that quietly follow HealthTech companies as they grow. They discuss why scaling cannot repair weak margins, how incomplete cost calculations distort pricing And why a minimum viable product does not always prove that customers will pay. Ibrahim also explains how unnecessary staffing, duplicate technology, and unclear financial assumptions can make a growing company less sustainable, not more. Listen now and discover how to strengthen your financial foundation before growth turns a small inefficiency into a much larger problem. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: ✅ Why scaling multiplies financial inefficiencies instead of fixing them ✅ The difference between a minimum viable product and a minimum sellable product ✅ How to calculate the true cost of delivering a healthcare product or service ✅ Why labor, implementation, support, compliance, and technology must be included in product costs ✅ How strong revenue can hide wasteful spending and weak operations ✅ Why founders must connect every hire and expense to a measurable result ✅ What unclear financial assumptions communicate to potential investors ✅ How duplicate platforms and unused subscriptions quietly drain company resources ✅ Why technology must improve capacity, outcomes, or efficiency to justify its cost ✅ What founders should review before investing more capital into growth 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲
Where Are You Focused Right Now? 1️⃣ Need More Pilots, Partnerships, or Revenue? You're building momentum, having conversations with investors, developing partnerships, and growing your team. The next stage of growth often comes down to knowing where to focus, which opportunities to prioritize, and who can help open the right doors. Our integrated advisory board helps founders accelerate growth through strategic introductions, leadership support, and expert guidance across fundraising, operations, and revenue growth. Schedule an Alignment Call: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Chat 2️⃣ Raising Capital? Most founders don't need more investor meetings—they need a stronger investor story. Submit your pitch deck for feedback through our free Pitch to Yes Workshop and learn how to communicate what investors actually fund. Get started: 👉 PitchToYes.com 3️⃣ Want More Visibility & Inbound Opportunities? Have a compelling founder journey or healthcare innovation story to share? Apply to be featured on Provider's Edge, our Top 100-ranked entrepreneurship podcast where founders build authority, attract partnerships, and create new opportunities. Apply here: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Providers-Edge-Recording | |||
| How Building Community Trust Contributes to Sustainable Healthcare Innovation with Dr. Tyler Evans | 02 Jul 2026 | 00:31:16 | |
Healthcare systems are moving faster than ever Yet trust in those systems keeps breaking down. In this episode of Provider’s Edge, together with the CEO of Wellness Equity Alliance, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐓𝐲𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐬 We unpack why healthcare innovation cannot succeed if we ignore the human realities underneath the data. From poverty and politics to communication and public trust This conversation exposes why many healthcare systems failed during COVID Even with massive funding and resources available. He shares what decades of working in infectious disease, global health, and public health leadership taught him About the deeper systems driving disease spread and healthcare inequities. Together, we explore what founders, clinicians, and healthcare leaders must understand If we truly want sustainable healthcare transformation. If you are building in HealthTech, leading healthcare innovation, or trying to create scalable impact This conversation will challenge how you think about trust, adoption, leadership, and systems design. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: ✅ Why healthcare adoption problems are often trust problems ✅ How poverty, politics, and public health systems shape patient outcomes ✅ Why throwing more money at broken systems does not automatically create better healthcare ✅ How empathy and storytelling influence healthcare communication ✅ Why founders cannot build solutions in isolation and expect communities to buy in later ✅ The role of experts, ecosystems, and collaboration in sustainable healthcare innovation ✅ Why public health became politicized and why that creates long-term risk for everyone 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲
Where Are You Focused Right Now? 1️⃣ Need More Pilots, Partnerships, or Revenue? You're building momentum, having conversations with investors, developing partnerships, and growing your team. The next stage of growth often comes down to knowing where to focus, which opportunities to prioritize, and who can help open the right doors. Our integrated advisory board helps founders accelerate growth through strategic introductions, leadership support, and expert guidance across fundraising, operations, and revenue growth. Schedule an Alignment Call: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Chat 2️⃣ Raising Capital? Most founders don't need more investor meetings—they need a stronger investor story. Submit your pitch deck for feedback through our free Pitch to Yes Workshop and learn how to communicate what investors actually fund. Get started: 👉 PitchToYes.com 3️⃣ Want More Visibility & Inbound Opportunities? Have a compelling founder journey or healthcare innovation story to share? Apply to be featured on Provider's Edge, our Top 100-ranked entrepreneurship podcast where founders build authority, attract partnerships, and create new opportunities. Apply here: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Providers-Edge-Recording | |||
| How Can Healthcare Marketers Use AI-Powered Market Intelligence to Better Engage Physicians and Patients? with Kamya Elawadhi | 24 Jun 2026 | 00:25:02 | |
Everyone is talking about AI, but few leaders are asking the question that matters: How can AI help people make better decisions instead of creating more dashboards, reports, and confusion? In this episode of Provider’s Edge, I sat down with 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐲𝐚 𝐄𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐝𝐡𝐢, Co-Founder and President of Doceree To explore how AI-powered market intelligence can strengthen healthcare marketing, physician engagement, patient education, and commercial decision-making. Her team brought together 75 healthcare leaders to co-create solutions around real industry challenges. The result was AI designed to work as a strategic thought partner—not just another automation tool. For healthcare leaders and founders, the message is clear: Build fewer features. Build solutions people will actually use. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: ✅ How to turn healthcare data into actionable decisions ✅ Why patients and physicians require different engagement strategies ✅ How real-time market intelligence improves commercial decisions ✅ Why co-creation leads to stronger adoption ✅ How AI can support affordability, access, and adherence ✅ Why implementation matters more than industry buzzwords Connect with Kamya Elawadhi on 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamya-elawadhi/ Doceree is the only healthcare marketing platform that can measure and adapt to the actual clinical intent of both physicians and patients. Built on the industry's largest real-time clinical signal network, Doceree's infrastructure unifies the entire healthcare journey - from physician awareness to prescription and patient fill to refill. Explore opportunities here: 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲
Where Are You Focused Right Now? 1️⃣ Need More Pilots, Partnerships, or Revenue? You're building momentum, having conversations with investors, developing partnerships, and growing your team. The next stage of growth often comes down to knowing where to focus, which opportunities to prioritize, and who can help open the right doors. Our integrated advisory board helps founders accelerate growth through strategic introductions, leadership support, and expert guidance across fundraising, operations, and revenue growth. Schedule an Alignment Call: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Chat 2️⃣ Raising Capital? Most founders don't need more investor meetings—they need a stronger investor story. Submit your pitch deck for feedback through our free Pitch to Yes Workshop and learn how to communicate what investors actually fund. Get started: 👉 PitchToYes.com 3️⃣ Want More Visibility & Inbound Opportunities? Have a compelling founder journey or healthcare innovation story to share? Apply to be featured on Provider's Edge, our Top 100-ranked entrepreneurship podcast where founders build authority, attract partnerships, and create new opportunities. Apply here: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Providers-Edge-Recording | |||
| Why Oral Health Is the Missing Link in Healthcare Innovation with Katie D'Amico | 17 Jun 2026 | 00:31:11 | |
Most healthcare founders think the challenge is getting funding. But the real challenge? Building something the healthcare system can actually adopt. In this episode of Provider’s Edge, I sat down with 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞 𝐃’𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐨 from CareQuest Innovation Partners. We dissected why healthcare founders must focus on workflow alignment, pilot validation, partnerships, and operational infrastructure Before chasing rapid scale. We also explored why overlooked spaces like oral health and medical-dental integration are becoming some of the biggest opportunities in healthcare innovation today. If you’re building in healthcare right now This conversation will challenge how you think about growth, partnerships, and what it really takes to become “fundable.” 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: ✅ What investors and accelerators actually look for ✅ Why pilots matter more than pitch decks ✅ How healthcare founders can reduce adoption friction ✅ Why collaboration is becoming a competitive advantage ✅ What sustainable healthcare scaling really looks like 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲
Where Are You Focused Right Now? 1️⃣ Need More Pilots, Partnerships, or Revenue? You're building momentum, having conversations with investors, developing partnerships, and growing your team. The next stage of growth often comes down to knowing where to focus, which opportunities to prioritize, and who can help open the right doors. Our integrated advisory board helps founders accelerate growth through strategic introductions, leadership support, and expert guidance across fundraising, operations, and revenue growth. Schedule an Alignment Call: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Chat 2️⃣ Raising Capital? Most founders don't need more investor meetings—they need a stronger investor story. Submit your pitch deck for feedback through our free Pitch to Yes Workshop and learn how to communicate what investors actually fund. Get started: 👉 PitchToYes.com 3️⃣ Want More Visibility & Inbound Opportunities? Have a compelling founder journey or healthcare innovation story to share? Apply to be featured on Provider's Edge, our Top 100-ranked entrepreneurship podcast where founders build authority, attract partnerships, and create new opportunities. Apply here: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Providers-Edge-Recording | |||
| Why AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Startup Survival for Early-Stage HealthTech Founders with Michael Frank | 11 Jun 2026 | 00:38:01 | |
Some founders might feel uncomfortable with this. But building a great product is no longer enough. Together with 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐉. 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤, let us unpack one of the 𝘣𝘪𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘴 happening in business right now: AI is lowering the barrier to building companies Which means founders can no longer rely on technology alone to stand out. The real differentiators now? Clear positioning. Distribution. Strategic relationships. And the ability to solve an actual business problem people will pay for. He shares lessons from scaling and exiting his own trading firm Leading technology and risk transformation on a nearly $1B balance sheet And now advising founders and boards navigating growth in rapidly changing markets. This conversation is especially important for healthcare founders who are brilliant operators, clinicians, or researchers But struggle to simplify their message Communicate ROI Or build traction outside their immediate expertise. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: ✅ Why founders are not losing to AI; they are losing to founders using AI better ✅ How AI is transforming operations, customer service, research, and decision-making ✅ Why distribution has become the new startup moat ✅ The biggest mistakes founders make when pitching investors ✅ Why trying to serve everyone weakens your positioning ✅ How to validate a problem before overbuilding a product ✅ The danger of sounding “too technical” in investor conversations ✅ Why strategic ecosystems matter more than endless networking ✅ How board-level thinking changes risk management and execution 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲
Want help figuring out your first C-suite hire? Join the PulsePoint Path Boardroom or apply as one of our advisors who we place into trusted portfolio companies. It's designed for HealthTech and digital health founders between Seed and Series A who want to hire smart and scale faster. Here are 3 ways we can support you right now: 1️⃣ Get a 360° Strategy from a Board That Sees What You Can’t Still piecing advice together from part-time advisors who barely have time to talk? Our Boardroom program gives you direct access to a 12-seat integrated advisory board—designed to find the blind spots in your funding, contracts, and margin strategy. This isn’t another Slack chat or once-a-month call. It’s a full diagnostic and action plan you can’t afford to miss. 2️⃣ Turn Your Pitch into a Funding Magnet Your pitch isn’t a presentation—it’s a conversion tool. Send us your deck and get a persuasive rewrite that speaks to what investors actually fund. 3️⃣ Be a Featured Guest Apply to speak on our top 100-ranked entrepreneurship podcast, Provider's Edge. Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina | |||
| How Deep Expertise HealthTech Founders Become Industry Authority with Katrena Friel | 03 Jun 2026 | 00:42:06 | |
Most founders think their product is what makes people trust them. It’s not. People trust clarity. People trust conviction. People trust founders who can explain complex problems in a way that actually makes others care. In this episode, we sit down with 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥 to unpack why personal branding is not vanity marketing. It’s 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘤 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨. They dive into how founders can turn their expertise, lived experiences, and philosophy into: Books Speaking opportunities Educational content And scalable authority That builds long-term trust with investors, partners, and buyers. If you are building in healthcare, this conversation will challenge how you think about visibility, messaging, and influence in today’s crowded market. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: ✅ Why your philosophy matters more than your product features ✅ How founders accidentally weaken their authority by overcomplicating their message ✅ The difference between personal branding and company branding ✅ Why educating the market builds more trust than pitching the product ✅ How books, speaking, and thought leadership become scalable business assets ✅ The real reason most founders struggle to stand out in crowded industries ✅ How to simplify complex ideas without losing credibility ✅ Why trust starts with the founder before it transfers to the product or company 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲
Want help figuring out your first C-suite hire? Join the PulsePoint Path Boardroom or apply as one of our advisors who we place into trusted portfolio companies. It's designed for HealthTech and digital health founders between Seed and Series A who want to hire smart and scale faster. Here are 3 ways we can support you right now: 1️⃣ Get a 360° Strategy from a Board That Sees What You Can’t Still piecing advice together from part-time advisors who barely have time to talk? Our Boardroom program gives you direct access to a 12-seat integrated advisory board—designed to find the blind spots in your funding, contracts, and margin strategy. This isn’t another Slack chat or once-a-month call. It’s a full diagnostic and action plan you can’t afford to miss. 2️⃣ Turn Your Pitch into a Funding Magnet Your pitch isn’t a presentation—it’s a conversion tool. Send us your deck and get a persuasive rewrite that speaks to what investors actually fund. 3️⃣ Be a Featured Guest Apply to speak on our top 100-ranked entrepreneurship podcast, Provider's Edge. Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina | |||
| How HealthTech Founders and Startup Operators Build Wealth Without Financial Burning Out with John De Goey | 27 May 2026 | 00:33:17 | |
Most people think financial success comes from making the “𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵” investment. But what if the bigger issue is that most people were never taught how to truly understand risk in the first place? In this episode of Provider’s Edge, I sat down with, 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐝𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐞𝐲. He is thought leader in the Canadian personal finance space, author of three books, and advisor to successful families navigating long-term wealth strategy. Founders are not only investing money. They are investing time, identity, relationships, energy, and years of uncertainty into building something meaningful. And that changes how you think about risk entirely. If you are building a company, investing in innovation, or trying to create long-term wealth without burning yourself out This conversation will challenge how you think about money, sustainability, and success. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: ✅ Understand your risk tolerance before chasing market trends ✅ Diversification is about resilience, not just returns ✅ Liquidity matters more than most founders realize ✅ Entrepreneurship requires emotional and financial endurance ✅ Wealth should align with your values, lifestyle, and legacy goals ✅ Hype-driven markets can cloud smart decision-making 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲
Want help figuring out your first C-suite hire? Join the PulsePoint Path Boardroom or apply as one of our advisors who we place into trusted portfolio companies. It's designed for HealthTech and digital health founders between Seed and Series A who want to hire smart and scale faster. Here are 3 ways we can support you right now: 1️⃣ Get a 360° Strategy from a Board That Sees What You Can’t Still piecing advice together from part-time advisors who barely have time to talk? Our Boardroom program gives you direct access to a 12-seat integrated advisory board—designed to find the blind spots in your funding, contracts, and margin strategy. This isn’t another Slack chat or once-a-month call. It’s a full diagnostic and action plan you can’t afford to miss. 2️⃣ Turn Your Pitch into a Funding Magnet Your pitch isn’t a presentation—it’s a conversion tool. Send us your deck and get a persuasive rewrite that speaks to what investors actually fund. 3️⃣ Be a Featured Guest Apply to speak on our top 100-ranked entrepreneurship podcast, Provider's Edge. Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina | |||
| How Diagnostics + Payers Speed Treatment with Dr. Julie Schulz | 20 May 2026 | 00:22:14 | |
You can build brilliant healthcare technology and still lose. Why? Because healthcare does not reward the smartest tool. It rewards what people can actually use. In this episode, I sat down with 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐥𝐳 from Avalon Healthcare Solutions to unpack one of the biggest blind spots founders miss: 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙛𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 We talked about why clinicians ignore tools that add work Why payers care about speed and outcomes Why many “innovations” fail is because no one owns the problem across the system. One of the most powerful reminders? Fancy tools are not the hard part. Getting humans aligned is. If you're building in diagnostics, AI, employer health, payer tech, or care navigation, this conversation will save you years of unnecessary pain. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why great healthcare products fail when workflow is ignored ✅ How reducing treatment delays creates measurable ROI ✅ Why incentives drive healthcare behavior more than intentions ✅ Where fragmented systems create billion-dollar opportunities ✅ Why long-term prevention loses to short-term budgets ✅ How employers may become the next major growth channel in healthcare ✅ Why trust and communication still outperform software alone Related Episodes You’ll Love
Want help figuring out your first C-suite hire? Join the PulsePoint Path Boardroom or apply as one of our advisors who we place into trusted portfolio companies. It's designed for HealthTech and digital health founders between Seed and Series A who want to hire smart and scale faster. Here are 3 ways we can support you right now: 1️⃣ Get a 360° Strategy from a Board That Sees What You Can’t Still piecing advice together from part-time advisors who barely have time to talk? Our Boardroom program gives you direct access to a 12-seat integrated advisory board—designed to find the blind spots in your funding, contracts, and margin strategy. This isn’t another Slack chat or once-a-month call. It’s a full diagnostic and action plan you can’t afford to miss. 2️⃣ Turn Your Pitch into a Funding Magnet Your pitch isn’t a presentation—it’s a conversion tool. Send us your deck and get a persuasive rewrite that speaks to what investors actually fund. 3️⃣ Be a Featured Guest Apply to speak on our top 100-ranked entrepreneurship podcast, Provider's Edge. Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina | |||
| Why Samsung Bought Xealth and What Founders Should Learn with Mike McSherry | 13 May 2026 | 00:23:14 | |
𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝘆 𝗵𝘆𝗽𝗲. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. That’s what stood out in this conversation with 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐌𝐜𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 whose company was acquired by Samsung after years of solving one of healthcare’s biggest hidden problems: How to connect digital tools, devices, and patient care into workflows clinicians will actually use. Winning in healthcare is rarely about having the flashiest product. It’s about making life easier for providers Improving access for patients And fitting naturally into systems that already exist. That’s how trust compounds And how companies become impossible to ignore. If you’re a founder, operator, investor, or clinician trying to understand where healthcare is heading next, this episode gives you a front-row seat. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why Samsung acquired Xealth and what strategic buyers really look for ✅ How founders create enterprise value by solving workflow friction ✅ Why digital health fails when it creates more work for clinicians ✅ How connected devices, wearables, and AI may reshape care delivery ✅ What reimbursement barriers still block innovation for Medicare and Medicaid patients ✅ Why the future belongs to founders building integrated ecosystems, not isolated apps 🎧 Related Episodes You’ll Love
Want help figuring out your first C-suite hire? Join the PulsePoint Path Boardroom or apply as one of our advisors who we place into trusted portfolio companies. It's designed for HealthTech and digital health founders between Seed and Series A who want to hire smart and scale faster. Here are 3 ways we can support you right now: 1️⃣ Get a 360° Strategy from a Board That Sees What You Can’t Still piecing advice together from part-time advisors who barely have time to talk? Our Boardroom program gives you direct access to a 12-seat integrated advisory board—designed to find the blind spots in your funding, contracts, and margin strategy. This isn’t another Slack chat or once-a-month call. It’s a full diagnostic and action plan you can’t afford to miss. 2️⃣ Turn Your Pitch into a Funding Magnet Your pitch isn’t a presentation—it’s a conversion tool. Send us your deck and get a persuasive rewrite that speaks to what investors actually fund. 3️⃣ Be a Featured Guest Apply to speak on our top 100-ranked entrepreneurship podcast, Provider's Edge. Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina | |||
| How Virtual Care Keeps Patients Inside Health Systems with Michael Dalton | 06 May 2026 | 00:27:30 | |
Everyone wants to talk about innovation in healthcare. Very few want to talk about adoption. Because building a solution is exciting. Getting patients to actually use it… Getting clinicians to trust it… Getting health systems to keep it... That is where the real work begins. In this episode of Provider’s Edge, I sat down with 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧, CEO of Ovatient, to unpack what it really takes to scale virtual care in a way that improves outcomes, builds trust, and keeps patients connected instead of lost in fragmented systems. What stood out most? They are not trying to become “just another telehealth company.” They are building integrated care that combines urgent care, primary care, behavioral health, weight management, employer solutions, and community connection. All under one ecosystem. That is how sustainable growth happens in healthcare. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ✅ Why patients no longer want more healthcare choices—they want better outcomes ✅ How virtual care can strengthen relationships instead of replacing them ✅ Why convenience alone does not create retention ✅ The hidden opportunity in integrating behavioral health with primary care ✅ How founders can expand using current assets instead of building new products ✅ Why serving fewer markets deeply can outperform nationwide shallow growth ✅ What health systems actually want from innovation partners today ✅ Why telehealth still has massive upside in rural and underserved communities ✅ How employers and universities can become overlooked growth channels ✅ Why trust is the real moat in digital health Related Episodes You’ll Love
Want help figuring out your first C-suite hire? Join the PulsePoint Path Boardroom or apply as one of our advisors who we place into trusted portfolio companies. It's designed for HealthTech and digital health founders between Seed and Series A who want to hire smart and scale faster. Here are 3 ways we can support you right now: 1️⃣ Get a 360° Strategy from a Board That Sees What You Can’t Still piecing advice together from part-time advisors who barely have time to talk? Our Boardroom program gives you direct access to a 12-seat integrated advisory board—designed to find the blind spots in your funding, contracts, and margin strategy. This isn’t another Slack chat or once-a-month call. It’s a full diagnostic and action plan you can’t afford to miss. 2️⃣ Turn Your Pitch into a Funding Magnet Your pitch isn’t a presentation—it’s a conversion tool. Send us your deck and get a persuasive rewrite that speaks to what investors actually fund. 3️⃣ Be a Featured Guest Apply to speak on our top 100-ranked entrepreneurship podcast, Provider's Edge. Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina | |||
| Why Isn’t Your Digital Health Getting Adopted Faster with John Showalter | 29 Apr 2026 | 00:25:25 | |
Most people think healthcare is slow because it has to be. It doesn’t. What you just heard is what happens when someone decides to redesign the entire pathway Not just build another tool. Because here’s the truth most founders don’t want to admit: 👉 It’s not your technology that’s failing 👉 It’s 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 and 𝘩𝘰𝘸 it shows up in the system In this episode, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫, COO of Linus Health, breaks down what it actually takes to move. From innovation to real-world adoption Especially in a space like dementia, where timing changes everything. From collapsing diagnosis timelines To retraining the workforce To tackling the stigma patients don’t talk about This conversation goes beyond AI hype and into what actually works. And if you’re building in healthcare right now, this is the part you can’t afford to ignore. What You’ll Learn: 💡 Why 92% of cognitive impairment cases go undiagnosed and what that means for your business model 💡 How to reduce a 1.5-year diagnosis journey into just a few days 💡 Why speed to diagnosis is becoming the new competitive advantage in healthcare 💡 How combining AI, biomarkers, and care pathways creates true ecosystem value 💡 The real reason patients resist diagnosis and how that impacts adoption 💡 Why workforce scalability (not just product) determines your growth ceiling 💡 How to apply diffusion of innovation + behavioral psychology to drive real usage 💡 The different paths clinicians can take: builder, advisor, or investor and how to get started Related Episodes You’ll Love
Want help figuring out your first C-suite hire? Join the PulsePoint Path Boardroom or apply as one of our advisors who we place into trusted portfolio companies. It's designed for HealthTech and digital health founders between Seed and Series A who want to hire smart and scale faster. Here are 3 ways we can support you right now: 1️⃣ Get a 360° Strategy from a Board That Sees What You Can’t Still piecing advice together from part-time advisors who barely have time to talk? Our Boardroom program gives you direct access to a 12-seat integrated advisory board—designed to find the blind spots in your funding, contracts, and margin strategy. This isn’t another Slack chat or once-a-month call. It’s a full diagnostic and action plan you can’t afford to miss. 2️⃣ Turn Your Pitch into a Funding Magnet Your pitch isn’t a presentation—it’s a conversion tool. Send us your deck and get a persuasive rewrite that speaks to what investors actually fund. 3️⃣ Be a Featured Guest Apply to speak on our top 100-ranked entrepreneurship podcast, Provider's Edge. Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina | |||
| Why Is Pediatric Healthcare Still Broken Even With More Technology with Trish Hayes | 22 Apr 2026 | 00:22:51 | |
Some founders won’t like this, but it needs to be said. We keep talking about “innovation” in healthcare. More apps. More tools. More features. But for families, especially those with children who have complex healthcare needs, it still feels broken. They’re juggling specialists. Schools. Care plans. Systems that don’t talk to each other. And no one is actually owning the full journey. In this episode, I sat down with Chief Medical Officer of Imagine Pediatrics, Trish Hayes at HLTH to talk about what it really takes to support children with complex needs, and why pediatric healthcare is still one of the most underserved areas in health tech. What stood out to me wasn’t just the technology. It was the responsibility. Because when you’re building in healthcare, you’re not just creating a product, you’re stepping into someone’s life. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: ✅ Why pediatrics is still one of the biggest gaps in health tech and what founders are missing ✅ The real reason families struggle (hint: it’s not lack of care, it’s lack of coordination) ✅ How a “wraparound care model” is changing outcomes for children with complex conditions ✅ What it actually looks like to deliver medical, behavioral, and social care together ✅ Why proactive care (not reactive care) is the future and how technology enables it ✅ The truth about scaling in healthcare: why hiring the right people matters more than building more tech ✅ How digital platforms can safely engage both caregivers and children before they turn to unreliable sources Related Episodes You’ll Love The Digital Painkiller: What Every Healthcare Tech Founder Should Know - Focuses on how digital health technologies (including virtual solutions) can expand access to care and integrate into real-world care models 👉 Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-digital-painkiller-what-every-healthcare-tech/id1853924954?i=1000737299449 Why Growing Teams Lose Talent Even When They Pay Well - Explores how healthcare founders scale teams while still supporting real patient needs and preventative care. 👉 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3d38krBKVscRFVww5toZc3?si=846e3ba729f3476f Why Investors Don’t Trust Your Numbers and How to Fix It - Focuses on the trust gap between healthcare innovation and scaling (especially financial clarity and structure). 👉 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0mn3J5KqVtg Want help figuring out your first C-suite hire? Join the PulsePoint Path Boardroom or apply as one of our advisors who we place into trusted portfolio companies. It's designed for HealthTech and digital health founders between Seed and Series A who want to hire smart and scale faster. Here are 3 ways we can support you right now: 1️⃣ Get a 360° Strategy from a Board That Sees What You Can’t Still piecing advice together from part-time advisors who barely have time to talk? Our Boardroom program gives you direct access to a 12-seat integrated advisory board—designed to find the blind spots in your funding, contracts, and margin strategy. This isn’t another Slack chat or once-a-month call. It’s a full diagnostic and action plan you can’t afford to miss. 2️⃣ Turn Your Pitch into a Funding Magnet Your pitch isn’t a presentation—it’s a conversion tool. Send us your deck and get a persuasive rewrite that speaks to what investors actually fund. 3️⃣ Be a Featured Guest Apply to speak on our top 100-ranked entrepreneurship podcast, Provider's Edge. Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina | |||
| What Grants Really Look For in Founders with Danielle Corbett | 15 Apr 2026 | 00:39:48 | |
Most founders assume grants are luck, bureaucracy, or a distraction. They’re wrong. In this episode, I sat down with Danielle Corbett, a grants expert who’s helped founders secure millions in non-dilutive capital, to unpack what grants really test—and why the same skills that win grants are the ones investors and customers reward too. This conversation isn’t about chasing money. It’s about clarity, alignment, and execution. If you’re serious about scaling without unnecessary dilution, this one will land. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why grants aren’t “free money”—and what they actually require from founders ✅ How niche clarity dramatically increases your funding odds ✅ The biggest mistake founders make when applying for grants (and how to avoid it) ✅ How impact storytelling influences grants, investors, and buyers the same way ✅ Why reading instructions is a leadership skill—not a detail ✅ How to evaluate the true ROI of time spent on non-dilutive capital Guest Spotlight Danielle Corbett Founder & Grants Strategist Danielle helps mission-driven founders secure non-dilutive funding without burning out or wasting cycles—and shows them how to turn clarity into capital. Related Episodes You’ll Love Why Investors Hesitate Before Saying Yes in Femtech - Maria breaks down how investor decision patterns shift when founders lack clarity about team roles and market fit; early signals that stop a “yes” in its tracks. 👉 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-investors-hesitate-before-saying-yes-in-femtech/id1520028468?i=1000745391561 How Do the Best FemTech Startup Pitches Win Investors - Founders show how concise clarity and evidence of impact changed investor perceptions in real time just like in grant applications. 👉 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3tSbdBV6VDc3V2l2M1aOpJ?si=f0de533a424949c9 Why Smart Founders Raise Capital Without a Final Product - MyPhuong outlines how alignment with early indicators of readiness and ecosystem support matters more than product completeness, which is a key theme in why grant decisions favor clarity. 👉 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iqeHy1K_I6A Want help figuring out your first C-suite hire? Join the PulsePoint Path Boardroom or apply as one of our advisors who we place into trusted portfolio companies. It's designed for HealthTech and digital health founders between Seed and Series A who want to hire smart and scale faster. Here are 3 ways we can support you right now: 1️⃣ Get a 360° Strategy from a Board That Sees What You Can’t Still piecing advice together from part-time advisors who barely have time to talk? Our Boardroom program gives you direct access to a 12-seat integrated advisory board—designed to find the blind spots in your funding, contracts, and margin strategy. This isn’t another Slack chat or once-a-month call. It’s a full diagnostic and action plan you can’t afford to miss. 2️⃣ Turn Your Pitch into a Funding Magnet Your pitch isn’t a presentation—it’s a conversion tool. Send us your deck and get a persuasive rewrite that speaks to what investors actually fund. 🎤 Be a Featured Guest on our top 100 ranked entrepreneurship podcast, Provider's Edge. Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina | |||
| What If Your HealthTech Marketing Problem Isn’t Visibility but Confusion with Saul Marquez | 08 Apr 2026 | 00:30:03 | |
Most founders think they need more marketing. More conferences. More ads. More visibility. But the real problem? Most companies still can’t clearly explain what they do. In this episode, I sat down with Saul Marquez, founder of Outcomes Rocket, to break down a simple framework founders can use to turn marketing chaos into a clear go-to-market strategy. We also discuss why Account-Based Marketing (ABM) is one of the highest ROI strategies in healthcare and why the right relationship can change the trajectory of your company. ✅ Why founders get overwhelmed by too many marketing tactics ✅ The real reason most healthcare marketing fails (hint: messaging clarity) ✅ The difference between Owned, Earned, and Paid marketing channels ✅ Why you should validate messaging before spending money on ads ✅ How Account-Based Marketing (ABM) helps close high-value healthcare deals ✅ Simple ways founders can build repeatable marketing systems Related Episodes You’ll Love
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| What Most Founders Don’t Expect About Biotech with Mehek Bapna | 01 Apr 2026 | 00:28:21 | |
Building in healthcare is never easy, but building biotech, at 23, in women’s health? That’s a different level of resilience. In this episode of Provider’s Edge, Sabrina sits down with Mehek Bapna, an NIH-funded clinical researcher and women’s health founder who is rethinking what contraception could look like for the next generation. This conversation goes far beyond science. It’s about long timelines, credibility, tradeoffs, and how founders stay grounded when the path ahead is anything but predictable. If you’ve ever questioned whether the long road is worth it, this episode is for you. ✅ Why lived experience can be a strategic advantage—not a liability—in healthcare innovation ✅ How founders decide to take on long regulatory runways (and stay sane doing it) ✅ What current market signals are telling us about dissatisfaction with existing women’s health solutions ✅ How to think about choice, tradeoffs, and real-world adoption, not just clinical success ✅ Why resilience isn’t about pushing harder—it’s about building the right foundation and team ✅ Lessons from pitch competitions, losses, and refining your message when investors only give you minutes Related Episodes You’ll Love
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| Why Great HealthTech Innovations Fail Before Reaching Hospitals with Tony Paquin | 25 Mar 2026 | 00:30:25 | |
Breaking into healthcare systems is one of the biggest challenges for founders building in digital health, medical devices, and healthcare innovation. In this episode, Dr. Sabrina Runbeck sits down with Tony Paquin, healthcare technology entrepreneur and co-founder of iRemedy Healthcare, to discuss the realities behind bringing new products into hospital systems. Tony shares insights from over 30 years of experience in healthcare supply chains and hospital operations, including working with hundreds of hospital systems and thousands of healthcare providers nationwide. Together they explore why many promising healthcare startups struggle to gain adoption—and how founders can build the right strategy to move from innovation to real-world impact. From understanding hospital decision-makers to building the right partnerships, this conversation reveals the critical steps founders must take to successfully navigate the healthcare ecosystem. • Why hospitals want innovation—but only adopt proven solutions • Who actually makes decisions when hospitals adopt new technology • Why many healthcare startups struggle with distribution and operational readiness • The importance of securing your first hospital champion • How healthcare ecosystems and partnerships accelerate startup adoption Check out ‘The End of Us,’ our CEO Tony Paquin’s new book, and join the movement on securing America’s healthcare supply chain. Now available on Amazon.
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| What Makes FemTech Investors Lose Interest Fast with Keara Sauber | 18 Mar 2026 | 00:45:57 | |
Most founders think fundraising is about volume—more decks, more meetings, more follow-ups. It’s not. In this episode, Sabrina sits down with Keara Sauber, a seasoned femtech CEO, board member, and venture investor who has helped raise and deploy hundreds of millions of dollars, to discuss why so many founders are unknowingly disqualifying themselves before investors ever lean in. This is a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation about what investors actually look for, and why clarity, structure, and leadership alignment matter more than hype. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but still not getting traction, this episode will reframe how you approach capital—fast.
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| Are You Slowing Your Own Company Down? with Joe McClung | 11 Mar 2026 | 00:30:43 | |
Most founders don’t stall because their idea isn’t good. They stall because they wait too long to stop doing everything themselves. In this episode of Provider’s Edge, I sat down with Joe McClung, an experienced executive and strategic operator, to talk about the real cost of being the smartest person in the room and why the right “who” can change the entire trajectory of a company. We unpack what actually happens behind the scenes when founders delay hiring, make rushed executive decisions, or believe hustle will carry them through the next stage of growth. This isn’t theory. This is what shows up in missed raises, delayed launches, and burned-out leadership teams.
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| Are You Raising the Right Money or Just Any Money? with Nathaan Demers | 04 Mar 2026 | 00:31:08 | |
Most founders don’t fail because their product is bad. They fail because they said yes to the wrong money. In this episode of Health Tech Growth, I sat down with Nathaan Demers, Principal Investor at HopeLab, to talk about what’s really happening behind closed doors in today’s fundraising market—and what founders need to stop doing if they want to build companies that actually last. This wasn’t a “how to pitch better” conversation. It was a real one about alignment, transparency, and why realistic growth is not playing small.
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| Why Investors Don’t Pick the Best Pitch with Christian Hansen | 25 Feb 2026 | 00:32:06 | |
Let’s be real—founders don’t get passed over because their startup isn’t good enough. They get passed over because they’re forgettable. In this episode, I sat down with bestselling author and influence strategist Christian Hansen, founder of TheChristianHansen.com and TopCollegeGuru.com, and we exposed one of the biggest traps founders fall into: thinking their skills speak for themselves. They don’t. But with the right language, perception shift, and brain-based strategy, you can stand out and win the “yes” before you even leave the room. In this episode, you’ll discover: 🔶 Why trying to “connect” over common interests can backfire 🔶 The brain science behind how people make decisions (hint: it’s emotional, not logical) 🔶 How to shift your language so investors and partners perceive you as strategic 🔶 Why being seen as a thinker is 50x more valuable than being seen as skilled 🔶 How to build a founding team with the right balance of vision, action, and structure 🔶 The five levels of value that drive meaningful partnerships and sustainable growth Related Episodes You’ll Love
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| When Investors Say “Team Risk,” This Is What They Mean with Cheryl Beninga | 19 Feb 2026 | 00:37:42 | |
🎙️ Your Tech Isn’t Failing, Your Leadership Readiness Is Most founders think fundraising is about traction. Investors know it’s about translation. In this episode of Provider’s Edge, I sat down with Cheryl Beninga, Co-Founder of Fourth Wave, to unpack what really determines whether capital moves or stalls, especially for women founders in healthtech. We talked candidly about why brilliant ideas don’t get funded, how leadership gaps quietly derail raises, and what investors are actually listening for when you walk into the room. This conversation is essential if you’ve ever felt like:
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| Do You Need to Go Viral to Grow with Nathan Bowser | 11 Feb 2026 | 00:40:12 | |
“𝘎𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘭” feels like progress. But most founders confuse attention with traction. Nathan said it best— 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆’𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆. Yet I keep hearing the same story. “We had a TikTok blow-up.” or “We got thousands of likes.” Silence when I ask, “𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙙?” In healthtech especially, virality can actually hurt you. In this episode of Provider’s Edge, I sat down with product strategist and media builder Nathan Bowser, founder of Awesome Future, to break down one of the biggest traps founders fall into—confusing attention with traction. We talked about why chasing likes can quietly stall your company, how category leadership is actually built, and why awards, pitch competitions, and message discipline matter far more than trending sounds. If you’ve ever thought, “We’re getting visibility… so why isn’t this converting?” — this conversation is for you. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| Why Growing Teams Lose Talent Even When They Pay Well with Faith Rose | 04 Feb 2026 | 00:27:37 | |
You don’t lose great employees because of salary alone. You lose them when the system stops supporting real life. In this episode, I sat down with Faith Rose, a healthcare and benefits strategist with 20+ years of experience helping organizations improve employee wellness and financial stability without new spending or insurance disruption. We discussed how founders and operators unknowingly leak cash through payroll taxes, why healthcare benefits are usually treated in silos, and how preventative care can actually become a retention and resilience strategy. This conversation is for leaders who are scaling fast and don’t want their people, culture, or margins to crack under pressure.
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| Why Fundraising Feels Harder, and What Founders Are Missing With Claire Smith | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:33:52 | |
Most founders think fundraising is harder because the market changed. That’s not the full story. In this episode, I sat down with Claire Smith to unpack what investors are actually listening for right now—and why clarity, not confidence, is the signal that still moves capital. If you’ve been told to “just keep pitching” while checks feel slower, this conversation will help you see where the real disconnect is—and how to fix it.
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| Why Investors Don’t Trust Your Numbers and How to Fix It with Emily Stubbs | 21 Jan 2026 | 00:31:33 | |
In this sharp and strategy-rich episode, I sit down with Emily Stubbs, a legal expert turned Visibility CFO—to unpack the real reasons many visionary founders struggle with growth, margins, and funding readiness. Emily shares why popularity doesn’t equal profitability and how vague P&Ls are killing your ability to scale. You’ll learn why segmentation in your finances isn't optional, how to spot when a service is a loss leader, and why having the right people and structure trumps having more people. If you're a founder trying to grow sustainably, attract outside capital, or prepare for investor conversations, this episode is packed with game-changing insights you can’t afford to miss. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to identify what’s actually driving (or draining) your margin ✅ The power of segmented P&Ls and strategic visibility ✅ What most leaders misunderstand about AI, operations, and capacity ✅ Why founders must redefine what "working" looks like before scaling ✅ When to leverage fractional experts (like CFOs and growth strategists) ✅ How to stage your company for funding the way you’d stage a home for sale Want to Keep Growing Without Losing Clients? Here are 3 ways we can help you today: Be a Featured Guest on the Provider’s Edge Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us on the show: PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina Make Your Pitch Investor-Ready Send us your draft and let me rewrite it so it becomes a funding magnet 👉 PitchToYes.com 🚀 Get in Front of Investors Who Already Want What You’ve Built Not every investor needs a white paper; they need a reason to believe. Leveraging third-party validation is one of the easiest ways to create trust. Nominate your company at 👉 HealthTechImpactAward.com before March 1, 2026 to win one of the six awards in digital health, diagnostics, biotech, mental health, women's health, and medical devices. | |||
| Why Investors Hesitate Before Saying Yes in Femtech with Maria De Santis | 16 Jan 2026 | 00:25:19 | |
Most founders chase funding. The smart ones chase strategic capital. In this episode, Maria De Santis reveals what separates a check from a true growth partnership—and how women founders can position themselves for both traction and investment in today’s market. You’ll hear how we both connected around the real-world challenges founders face, especially those underrepresented in venture conversations. It’s a vulnerable and powerful dialogue on being intentional about who’s in your corner. In this episode, you’ll learn: ♦️ Why team dynamics matter more than product features in investor decisions ♦️ How to master one revenue channel before diversifying ♦️ The truth about today’s tougher VC environment—and how to stand out ♦️ What makes a funding partner strategic, not just transactional ♦️ How to use your capital wisely and avoid costly mistakes ♦️ Tips on building a real support network that can guide execution and scaling Timestamp: 00:00:55 – Welcome to Provider's Edge Podcast 00:02:52 – The women founders funding gap: Less than 3% of VC capital 00:03:28 – Key factors investors look for: Team expertise and market opportunity 00:04:51 – Team dynamics: Why business partnerships are tougher than marriage 00:06:49 – Customer acquisition costs: A major reason startups fail 00:08:12 – Revenue diversification strategy: When and how to expand channels 00:10:46 – Current fundraising environment: How the market shifted from 2021 to 2024 00:11:43 – The strategic investor advantage: Beyond just capital 00:13:36 – Best practices for approaching investors: Warm introductions vs. cold outreach 00:15:02 – The relationship-based investment game: Building long-term connections 00:16:53 – Investing in women's health: Economic opportunity meets social impact 00:18:11 – Episode wrap-up and final thanks 🎧 Related Episodes You’ll Love Why Most HealthTech Solutions Fail: The Hidden Gap Between Innovation and Implementation – This episode digs into the common pitfalls that healthtech founders face (particularly in scaling and market fit). Is Your Startup Built on Swiss Cheese with George Pappas – A strong fit because it explores structural weaknesses in startups (teams, roles, funding) that align directly with what we unpacked with MyPhuong. What Traction Signals Investors Say Yes To – Especially relevant for founders looking for their first backers, this episode zeroes in on what investors are actually looking for. Want to Keep Growing Without Losing Clients? Here are 3 ways we can help you today: Be a Featured Guest on the Provider’s Edge Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us on the show: PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina Make Your Pitch Investor-Ready Send us your draft and let me rewrite it so it becomes a funding magnet 👉 PitchToYes.com 🚀 Get in Front of Investors Who Already Want What You’ve Built Not every investor needs a white paper; they need a reason to believe. Leveraging third-party validation is one of the easiest ways to create trust. Nominate your company at 👉 HealthTechImpactAward.com before March 1, 2026 to win one of the six awards in digital health, diagnostics, biotech, mental health, women's health, and medical devices. | |||
| Why Do So Many HealthTech Startups Stall After Early Traction with Dirk Schapeler | 07 Jan 2026 | 00:32:12 | |
Why do so many healthtech startups gain early traction… and then suddenly stall? It’s usually not the tech. It’s not the vision. And it’s rarely a lack of effort. In this episode, I’m joined by Dirk Schapeler, President of Niterra Ventures (https://www.niterraventures.com/) — the venture arm of Niterra, a $5B Japanese technology company operating globally across automotive, medical, and industrial products. Dirk also serves as a board member at Arcondis Group, where he supports innovation strategy and global expansion. At HLTH, I sat down with Dirk to talk about what actually determines whether a healthcare company survives long enough to matter—especially in regulated, capital-intensive spaces like medtech, remote care, and diagnostics. If you’ve proven demand but growth feels harder than it should, this conversation is for you. This wasn’t a hype-filled conversation about AI buzzwords. It was a grounded discussion about patience, leadership evolution, and why healthcare scale is less about speed and more about systems, people, and partnerships. If you’re building in healthcare and wondering why momentum feels harder than it should… this episode will hit close to home.
Episode Timeline: 00:00:00 – Why health tech stalls after early wins 00:04:04 – Why Japanese innovation looks at the U.S. market 00:07:02 – Cold plasma and the future of wound care 00:09:40 – Why wound care hasn’t changed in decades 00:11:27 – Combining therapies, not selling tools 00:13:05 – What investors really look for 00:15:31 – Patience, quality, and long-term thinking 00:18:08 – When founders hit the scaling wall 00:21:09 – Power of global collaboration 00:25:00 – The hard truth about regulated healthcare 00:27:03 – How to connect with Niterra Ventures 🎧 Related Episodes You’ll Love Why Most HealthTech Solutions Fail: The Hidden Gap Between Innovation and Implementation – This episode digs into the common pitfalls that healthtech founders face (particularly in scaling and market fit). Is Your Startup Built on Swiss Cheese with George Pappas – A strong fit because it explores structural weaknesses in startups (teams, roles, funding) that align directly with what we unpacked with MyPhuong. What Traction Signals Investors Say Yes To – Especially relevant for founders looking for their first backers, this episode zeroes in on what investors are actually looking for. Want to Keep Growing Without Losing Clients? Here are 3 ways we can help you today: Be a Featured Guest on the Provider’s Edge Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us on the show: PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina Make Your Pitch Investor-Ready Send us your draft and let me rewrite it so it becomes a funding magnet 👉 PitchToYes.com 🚀 Get in Front of Investors Who Already Want What You’ve Built Not every investor needs a white paper; they need a reason to believe. Leveraging third-party validation is one of the easiest ways to create trust. Nominate your company at 👉 HealthTechImpactAward.com before March 1, 2026 to win one of the six awards in digital health, diagnostics, biotech, mental health, women's health, and medical devices. | |||
| Why Sports & Health Tech Founders Miss Their Next Round with Thomas Rudy | 31 Dec 2025 | 00:33:28 | |
How do top investors decide where to put their millions? Hint: It’s not just about your pitch deck. Raising capital isn’t just about vision—it’s about proving you have the team, traction, and exit potential to make your venture worth the risk. Thomas Rudy has reviewed over 1,500 startups a year, and in this episode, he reveals what separates the YESes from the NOs. If you've ever felt unsure whether you’re “venture-backable,” this episode will help you reflect on the gaps holding you back—and give you the clarity to fill them with confidence. You’ll walk away knowing exactly how to position your company for investor alignment—from defining scalability the VC way, to building a team that de-risks execution, to reverse engineering your exit potential. Most startups VCs pass on aren’t bad—they just aren’t venture-scale. In this candid conversation, you’ll learn how to be brutally honest about where your startup stands and what to do next. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ What VCs really mean when they say “you’re not scalable yet” ✔️ The critical difference between strategic board titles vs execution-ready teams ✔️ Why having “80% of funds go to tech” isn’t enough—and what to say instead ✔️ How to reverse engineer your exit using revenue, EBITDA, and industry multiples ✔️ Why some founders should skip VC entirely—and still win big Related Episodes You’ll Love Why Most HealthTech Solutions Fail: The Hidden Gap Between Innovation and Implementation – This episode digs into the common pitfalls that healthtech founders face (particularly in scaling and market fit). Is Your Startup Built on Swiss Cheese with George Pappas – A strong fit because it explores structural weaknesses in startups (teams, roles, funding) that align directly with what we unpacked with MyPhuong. What Traction Signals Investors Say Yes To – Especially relevant for founders looking for their first backers, this episode zeroes in on what investors are actually looking for. Want to Keep Growing Without Losing Clients? Here are 3 ways we can help you today: Be a Featured Guest on the Provider’s Edge Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us on the show: PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina Make Your Pitch Investor-Ready Send us your draft and let me rewrite it so it becomes a funding magnet 👉 PitchToYes.com 🚀 Get in Front of Investors Who Already Want What You’ve Built Not every investor needs a white paper; they need a reason to believe. Leveraging third-party validation is one of the easiest ways to create trust. Nominate your company at 👉 HealthTechImpactAward.com before March 1, 2026 to win one of the six awards in digital health, diagnostics, biotech, mental health, women's health, and medical devices. | |||
| How Smart Founders Raise Capital Without a Final Product with MyPhuong Le | 24 Dec 2025 | 00:43:18 | |
If you’re a femtech founder building in silence and still waiting for real traction—this episode is your wake-up call. The funding isn’t always the problem. It’s the missing ecosystem. Dr. MyPhuong Le went from struggling in academic research to co-founding a manufacturing company and now leads a thriving innovation hub in San Diego. Together, we unpacked what early-stage founders really need beyond funding: role clarity, uncomfortable conversations, and teams that align in mission—not just skillsets. You’ll hear how women founders in health tech are hitting investor roadblocks—not because of poor solutions, but because too many rooms still treat menstrual health and menopause like taboo topics. MyPhuong shares how breaking that silence can shift capital, culture, and credibility. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🔶 Why building alone is one of the most dangerous things founders can do 🔶 What roles truly matter in your founding team (hint: it’s not just tech) 🔶 How femtech founders can win support—even when investors are uncomfortable 🔶 Why diverse voices in health tech are finally gaining traction, and how to be part of it 🔶 A 3-part co-founder framework to scale without burning out Dr. MyPhuong Le will be hosting the Global Innovation in Women’s Health Pitch Showcase 2026, with Sabrina Runbeck serving as a judge—especially for founders heading to JPM 2026. This in-person event brings together innovators, investors, and leaders advancing women’s health. 📅 January 12, 2026 | 1:30–8:00 PM PST 📍 The Women’s Building, San Francisco, CA 🎟 Exclusive listener offer: Get 20% off registration Use code WMNSHLTH20 Register here: 👉 https://eventship.com/event/01-12-26-global-innovation-in-women-s-health-pitch-showcase Learn more about the agenda: 👉 https://www.aquillius.com/event/global-innovation-in-womens-health-pitch-showcase Timestamps: 00:04:07 – Dr. MyPhuong Le's journey: From PhD scientist to venture builder 00:07:16 – Breaking down silos: Why scientists, engineers, and software teams must collaborate 00:09:40 – The team commitment problem: Big names vs. real integration 00:14:32 – Why technical founders aren't trained to run businesses 00:17:06 – The three essential roles: Visionary, operator, and promoter 00:18:39 – Women's health funding: Breaking through uncomfortable conversations 00:20:23 – Why women's health matters: Supporting the whole family ecosystem 00:24:38 – The founder trap: When you stop doing what you love 00:28:20 – 10x is easier than 2x: Building sustainable foundations from day one 00:30:01 – E-Myth principle: Employee vs. stakeholder vs. manager mindset 00:31:40 – Aquillius funding focus: Pre-seed and seed stage companies 00:32:21 – Why physical innovation hubs matter for hardware startups 00:35:41 – Final thoughts and key takeaways of the episode Want to Keep Growing Without Losing Clients? Here are 3 ways we can help you today: Be a Featured Guest on the Provider’s Edge Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us on the show: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina Make Your Pitch Investor-Ready Send us your draft and let me rewrite it so it becomes a funding magnet 👉 PitchToYes.com Win the Award and Showcase Your Impact Nominate a spot at 👉 HealthTechImpactAward.com and win multiple media placements, investor introductions, and advisory support for your scalability. Get in Front of Investors Who Already Want What You’ve Built Coming to JPM? Pitch to active investors and decision-makers for the Women’s Health Pitch Showcase Share this coupon code: WMNSHLTH20 • Visit the registration link: 👉 https://eventship.com/event/01-12-26-global-innovation-in-women-s-health-pitch-showcase • They will sign in or create an account with Eventship. • They can select the General Admission ticket type to avail the discount. • Attached is a flyer that you can share with your community and post on your social media accounts.
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| The Red Flag That Kills Your Raise with Aparajita Chauhan | 17 Dec 2025 | 00:19:54 | |
Candid insights. Tactical advice. Real talk on what investors actually look for. Too many brilliant women-led startups struggle to get noticed by VCs. It’s not always about your product—it’s about how you position, present, and prove your traction. In this episode, I sat down with Aparajita Chauhan, investor at Volition Capital, to talk about what makes a founder investable—before they even start raising. From decoding due diligence to how your leadership team communicates under pressure, we unpacked what founders need to know to build trust and stay on an investor’s radar. What You’ll Learn: ✅ What investors like Aparajita actually want to see before a pitch deck ✅ The #1 thing that gets founders remembered (hint: it’s not flashy branding) ✅ How to talk about your CAC, KPIs, and ROI with clarity—not guesswork ✅ Why founder-team alignment can make or break your deal ✅ How to build relationships with investors early—even if you're not raising yet ✅ Where women founders still face the biggest barriers (and how to navigate them) Want to Keep Growing Without Losing Clients? Here are 3 ways we can help you today: Be a Featured Guest on the Provider’s Edge Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us on the show: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina Make Your Pitch Investor-Ready Send us your draft and let me rewrite it so it becomes a funding magnet 👉 PitchToYes.com Get in Front of Investors Who Already Want What You’ve Built Not every investor needs a white paper, they need a reason to believe. At 👉 CapitalEngine.vc, we match you with aligned capital so your traction gets traction. | |||
| Why Most AI Startups Fail | Real Talk with Investors from US, EU, LATAM & MENA | 10 Dec 2025 | 00:22:40 | |
Let’s be honest—founders are burned out from cold outreach and investor ghosting. You’ve built something real, but the right people just aren’t seeing it. What if the fastest path to capital was through vetted relationships that already believe in your mission? This isn’t your typical panel. You’re about to sit in on a private investor roundtable from Venture Vitality, a global gathering hosted by PulsePoint Path and our venture partners. In the room: seed and Series A investors, Medicaid fund managers, consumer health VCs, quantum & AI fund builders, FDA-cleared founders, LATAM commercialization experts, and healthcare operators with international scale. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on how startup capital is actually getting deployed in 2025 and what investors are really looking for in a noisy, AI-saturated market. ✅ Why “trust-first” deal flow is outperforming cold pitches ✅ How to make your startup defensible when AI can copy you in weeks ✅ What funders like DFX, Equal Opportunity Ventures, and Angel Squad are doing differently ✅ How to leverage Health Board Advisor’s global ecosystem to access capital and credibility ✅ Where women and diverse founders are finally being prioritized—and funded ✅ Why domain expertise is the new power play in healthcare AI Timestamps: 02:22 – Inside the Venture Vitality Investor Roundtable 02:54 – What Differentiation Really Means in an AI-Crowded Market 04:22 – Domain Expertise as the #1 Success Factor 05:37 – The Real ICP & Minimal Sellable Product Problem 07:26 – Why Startups Must Go Narrow + Deep (Not Wide + Shallow) 08:32 – AI, Regulation, and Ethics: The New Founder Blind Spots 10:44 – Know What You Don’t Know (Avoiding FDA & Reimbursement Pitfalls) 12:13 – Business Models, Workflow Integration & Real User Adoption 13:41 – The 3 Pillars Every Health Startup Must Nail 15:17 – Solving Real Problems vs. Building Cool Tech 15:52 – Quantum’s Coming Impact on Healthcare Innovation 19:23 – Key Takeaways from the Discussion Related Episodes You’ll Love Why Founders Fail When They Ignore This with Monica McKitterick From Implementation to Optimization: Never Lose a Client Again Ep 170 with Sandra Johnson How AgeTech Startups Win Hospital Trust With Wound-Care Pilots Ep 169 with Amy Cassata Be a Featured Guest on the Provider’s Edge Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us on the show: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina Ready to turn your pitch into a magnet? Send us your draft, let me rewrite it for you 👉 PitchToYes.com Get You In Front of Investors We match you with the most aligned investors and decision-makers who care about your niche already. Apply at 👉 CapitalEngine.vc | |||
| How to Build AI Clinicians Trust and Teams Stick With Linda Macomber | 27 Nov 2025 | 00:33:20 | |
AI won't win in healthcare unless clinicians—and patients—trust it. In this episode, I sat down with healthcare innovation expert Linda Macomber, who’s been at the forefront of digital transformation for over 35 years, leading initiatives with Kaiser, IBM, and the VA. Her message is clear: your tech isn’t the hero—the human insight behind it is. Learn What You’ll Discover: 🔹 Why AI is not a revolution—but a renaissance that blends human wisdom with digital intelligence 🔹 The biggest mistakes founders make when building in silos (and how to fix it) 🔹 What it really means to deliver personalized care and distributed access 🔹 How to rethink your solution as part of a broader care pathway—not just a point product 🔹 The one mindset shift every founder needs to go from “protocols” to people-powered innovation Related Episodes You’ll Love How to Spot HealthTech Startups That Prevent Costly Readmissions — With Dr. Colin Banas. This one digs into how systems connect (interoperability, workflow gaps) and why tech alone isn’t enough. Tech Equity Is the Missing Link in Health Equity with Bevey Miner Ep 151— A powerful fit for founders dealing with data, bias, AI and ecosystem context. Nurse Entrepreneur: A Founder's Perspective with Susan Davis, Ep 114 — An episode that appears to focus on nursing, workflow, informatics and front‑line care systems. Since Linda brings a nursing + informatics background, this is a strong anchor for themes of clinical trust and integration. Apple Podcasts: Your Tech Isn’t Failing—Your Compliance Strategy Is (Ep 148) YouTube: Scaling Smart: How Founders Protect Their Burn Rate (Ep 162) SabrinaRunbeck.com Blog: The 5D System to Build Sustainable HealthTech Growth Want to Keep Growing Without Losing Clients? Here are 3 ways we can help you today: Be a Featured Guest on the Provider’s Edge Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us on the show: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina Make Your Pitch Investor-Ready Send us your draft and let me rewrite it so it becomes a funding magnet 👉 PitchToYes.com Get in Front of Investors Who Already Want What You’ve Built Not every investor needs a white paper, they need a reason to believe. At 👉 CapitalEngine.vc, we match you with aligned capital so your traction gets traction. | |||
| What Employee Benefits Actually Work for Startups Under 50 People with Anthony Markey | 12 Nov 2025 | 00:32:03 | |
We went beyond basic health coverage. From understanding multigenerational expectations to implementing creative, budget-conscious perks like flexible PTO or caregiver support—this is about building a workplace people want to stay in. Here’s what you’ll walk away with: ♦️When to start offering benefits (hint: before you're forced to) ♦️What employees really want across generations ♦️How to budget for retention without sacrificing runway ♦️How regulations shift at the 50- and 100-employee marks ♦️Why avoiding an awkward conversation with your broker might be costing you Related Episodes You’ll Love Why Founders Fail When They Ignore This with Monica McKitterick From Implementation to Optimization: Never Lose a Client Again with Sandra Johnson How AgeTech Startups Win Hospital Trust With Wound-Care Pilots with Amy Cassata Apple Podcasts: Your Tech Isn’t Failing—Your Compliance Strategy Is (Ep 148) YouTube: Scaling Smart: How Founders Protect Their Burn Rate (Ep 162) SabrinaRunbeck.com Blog: The 5D System to Build Sustainable HealthTech Growth Want to Keep Growing Without Losing Clients? Here are 3 ways we can help you today: Be a Featured Guest on the Provider’s Edge Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us on the show: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina Make Your Pitch Investor-Ready Send us your draft and let me rewrite it so it becomes a funding magnet 👉 PitchToYes.com Get in Front of Investors Who Already Want What You’ve Built Not every investor needs a white paper, they need a reason to believe. At 👉 CapitalEngine.vc, we match you with aligned capital so your traction gets traction. | |||
| How Founders Protect Wealth Before the Next Round wit David Mandell | 05 Nov 2025 | 00:29:35 | |
You built your company to create impact—but are you actually protecting what you’re building? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. David Mandell, an attorney, MBA, and wealth strategist who’s spent over 30 years helping physicians and healthcare founders protect and grow their wealth. We unpack what financial intelligence really means for innovators—why it’s not about greed, but freedom—and how founders can stop reacting to money problems and start directing their growth with confidence. Here’s what you’ll take away from this conversation: Wealth is freedom, not just funds. Learn how founders can redefine wealth as freedom of time, choice, and impact. Build your financial “specialty team.” Why every founder needs aligned advisors—a CPA, attorney, and strategist—to scale safely. Protect your downside first. Risk is inevitable, but loss isn’t—when you structure your assets and decisions intentionally. Delegate awareness, not responsibility. You can outsource execution, but never your understanding of financial flow. Turn fear into focus. Financial intelligence helps founders transform anxiety about money into clear, actionable strategy. www.HealthTechShowdown.com — Apply for an $800 scholarship to pitch your company to active investors and enterprise decision-makers. www.ImpactQuotientQuiz.com — Discover if your company’s foundation supports sustainable, scalable impact. Get Dr. Mandell’s book — Free for Provider’s Edge listeners (details in episode show notes) Key Talking Points:
Episode Timeline: 00:00:00 – Most founders chase revenue, but few build real wealth. 00:01:53 – Dr. David Mandel, JD, MBA, attorney, and wealth strategist. 00:06:38 – The challenge of legacy-building and balancing multiple roles. 00:08:59 – Capital Engine VC—supporting healthcare founders. 00:13:42 – David’s resources and books to educate founders. 00:15:35 – Overcoming financial fears and mindset blocks. 00:19:21 – David’s top advice: educate yourself and find the right team. 00:21:14 – Sabrina on the power of compounding learning and expertise. 00:23:35 – Key takeaway: financial strategy is personal, not one-size-fits-all. 00:25:29 – Financial literacy isn’t about greed—it’s about freedom. 00:28:54 – If your wealth were protected, what bold move would you take? Notable Quotes: Dr. David Mandell: “Aim for the best, plan for the worst. I’m an entrepreneur too—but I take risks wisely, knowing my assets are protected before I move forward.” Sabrina Runbeck: “When founders stay stuck in financial fear, their vision for impact stalls. The right mindset and the right people turn that fear into fuel.” Related Episodes You’ll Love Apple Podcasts: Your Tech Isn’t Failing—Your Compliance Strategy Is YouTube: Scaling Smart: How Founders Protect Their Burn Rate SabrinaRunbeck.com Blog: The 5D System to Build Sustainable HealthTech Growth Want to Keep Growing Without Losing Clients? Here are 3 ways we can help you today: Be a Featured Guest on the Provider’s Edge Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us on the show: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina Make Your Pitch Investor-Ready Send us your draft and let me rewrite it so it becomes a funding magnet 👉 PitchToYes.com Get in Front of Investors Who Already Want What You’ve Built Apply for a contestant spot at 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Pitch-Application and pitch to active investors and decision-makers in your niche. | |||
| Your CMO Isn’t the First Executive Hire You Need with Kelly O’Neil | 29 Oct 2025 | 00:37:29 | |
You don’t need another full-time exec—you need someone who knows how to build the foundation for scale. In this episode, we expose one of the most expensive mistakes health tech founders and system leaders make: hiring too fast, too early, and in the wrong order. Kelly O’Neill joins me to walk through how fractional executives—when vetted and placed strategically—can outperform full-time hires by giving you the exact structure you’re missing. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not gaining traction… This conversation will hit home. Because doing more isn’t the answer—doing the right thing next is. Before you hire, listen in. We break down how to sequence leadership, how to spot unqualified fractional hires, and how to align your team before you waste $150K+ on the wrong fit. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🧩Why hiring a full-time exec too early leads to stalled growth 🧩How fractional leaders set up the structure your team actually needs 🧩The red flags when hiring “fractional execs” who can only pitch—but not deliver 🧩How to identify which roles you really need based on your growth stage 🧩Why people and financial strategy must evolve together Guest: Kelly O’Neill Fractional Chief Strategy Officer | Founder of Kelly O’Neill Intl. Website: www.kellyoneill.com LinkedIn: Kelly O’Neill Timestamp: 00:00:00 – Why startups get stuck even after hiring top talent 00:02:11 – The rise of fractional C-suite leaders (and why they work) 00:06:23 – Kelly’s 25-year journey: from Silicon Valley to strategy mentor 00:07:25 – The hidden cost of founder blind spots and tunnel vision 00:10:14 – Capital Engine: helping healthcare founders scale smart 00:10:57 – How fractional execs set the foundation for scalable growth 00:13:19 – Strategy vs. sequence: hiring the right roles in the right order 00:16:25 – The danger of “fake” fractional executives and how to vet them 00:18:46 – Why a title doesn’t fix a broken foundation 00:23:35 – “Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat” — what founders often miss 00:29:21 – Final takeaways: seeing what you can’t see (and growing faster because of it) Related Episodes You’ll Love Visionary Burnout: Why Your Big Ideas Die in Execution This episode digs into the gap between vision and follow-through—exactly what fractional leadership is meant to address. Your Tech Isn’t Failing — Your Compliance Strategy Is It tackles how tech, teams, and roles misalign when the foundational strategy is weak—a great companion piece for leadership sequencing. Is Your Startup Built on Swiss Cheese? This one examines structural holes and hidden cracks in early-stage organizations—exactly the kind of dysfunction Kelly warns founders about. Want to Keep Growing Without Losing Clients? Here are 3 ways we can help you today: Be a Featured Guest on the Provider’s Edge Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us on the show: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina Make Your Pitch Investor-Ready Send us your draft and let me rewrite it so it becomes a funding magnet 👉 PitchToYes.com Get in Front of Investors Who Already Want What You’ve Built Apply for a contestant spot at 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Pitch-Application and pitch to active investors and decision-makers in your niche. | |||
| Who Do Investors Trust More — Heroes or Guides | 22 Oct 2025 | 00:24:33 | |
I used to believe that telling my story in full was enough to inspire trust—and capital. But the truth is, how you position your story in a pitch can be the difference between another “we’ll pass” and your next funding round. In this episode, we discussed what it really means to be the guide in your pitch, how to turn cold intros into warm investor relationships, and how to align with capital that actually gets your mission. If you’re pitching, fundraising, or simply trying to get people to rally behind your vision, this is your map. Take notes. Share it with your team. Then tighten your narrative to make everyone around you a hero. There’s nothing fluffy about storytelling—it’s a core investor strategy. Your pitch should connect purpose, people, and proof. Otherwise, it’s just noise. What You’ll Learn: 💠 Why founders must stop pitching like the hero—and what to do instead 💠 A plug-and-play framework for guiding your customers through transformation 💠 How to fundraise with zero investor network and still land warm intros 💠 The one mindset shift that builds trust with investors faster 💠 Why alignment, not access, is the hidden growth lever for diverse founders 💠 How to get in front of capital that already believes in your category Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Positioning founders as the guide instead of the hero 01:01:07 — Your pitch is a strategy, not just a story — intro to Pitch2Yes 01:01:54 — Why clarity and heart matter in funding 04:04:21 — Burnout to purpose: Sabrina’s own hero’s journey 06:06:48 — Making customers a hero through impact 08:08:48 — Capital Engine: Getting founders investor-ready 00:11:53 — Why choosing the right investor matters most 00:15:27 — What’s your superpower investors aren’t seeing? 00:19:37 — Community and lived experience drives credibility 00:21:53 — Top learning point #1 — Story alignment 00:22:29 — Top learning point #2 — Everyone gets to be the hero 00:22:45 — Top learning point #3 — Build the right rooms 00:23:04 — Top learning point #4 — Storytelling is strategy 00:23:22 — Top learning point #5 — Reverse-engineer warm intros 00:23:40 — Top learning point #6 — Community closes funding 00:23:52 — How are you showing up as the guide? 00:24:13 — Closing: Review + help raise your business to the next level Related Episodes You’ll Love Why Founders Fail When They Ignore This with Monica McKitterick From Implementation to Optimization: Never Lose a Client Again Ep 170 with Sandra Johnson How AgeTech Startups Win Hospital Trust With Wound-Care Pilots Ep 169 with Amy Cassata Be a Featured Guest on the Provider’s Edge Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us on the show: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina Ready to turn your pitch into a magnet? Send us your draft, let me rewrite it for you 👉 PitchToYes.com Get You In Front of Investors We match you with the most aligned investors and decision-makers who care about your niche already. Apply at 👉 CapitalEngine.vc | |||
| What Traction Signals Investors Say Yes To | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:28:04 | |
Curious why your traction isn’t translating into checks? Listen in as we uncover the investor signals that actually matter—and why underrepresented founders can win by doing things differently. Emotionally real, data-backed, and full of practical gems, this conversation isn’t just another funding 101—it's a readiness check. As founders, we often chase capital. But what if you could attract it instead—with clarity, confidence, and aligned storytelling? You’ll leave this episode knowing how to prove your startup is not just growing—but built to scale. 🔶The 3 investor-proven metrics that matter most at the early stage (burn multiple, NRR, GTM traction) 🔶How to assess if your team is truly operationally ready to scale 🔶Why authentic founder storytelling creates trust that closes checks 🔶How underrepresented and female founders can turn their “difference” into a pitch superpower 🔶What investors like DFX and Gangel look for when deciding to fund diverse teams 🔶How to use the Sales Heat Metric to align your pitch with urgency and trust Timestamps: 00:02:12 – Part two of the Funding for Women panel: What “ready to scale” really means 00:03:13 – Key investor metrics: burn multiples, NRR, and repeatable GTM channels 00:05:55 – Operational readiness: why your team is the real growth engine 00:07:24 – Sabrina’s “Sales Key Metrics” framework for founder storytelling 00:10:25 – Capital Engine: helping healthcare founders scale smart 00:12:06 – Turning bias into connection and trust with investors 00:16:08 – How underrepresented founders can turn “different” into “undeniable” 00:18:46 – Emotional readiness and authentic storytelling for founders 00:22:00 – From chasing to attracting the right investors and partners 00:23:13 – Recap: aligning metrics, mindset, and message Related Episodes You’ll Love Who Are the Founders That Win Investor Trust Fast? Busy or Scaling? The Founder Habit That Sabotages Real Growth What Turns a Good HealthTech Pitch Into a ‘Yes’ for Women Founders Be a Featured Guest on the Provider’s Edge Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us on the show: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina Ready to turn your pitch into a magnet? Send us your draft, let me rewrite it for you 👉 PitchToYes.com Get You In Front of Investors We match you with the most aligned investors and decision-makers who care about your niche already. Apply at 👉 CapitalEngine.vc | |||
| How Can Female Founders Become 100% Compelling Without Being 100% Ready | 09 Oct 2025 | 00:31:14 | |
If you’ve ever thought, “I need to be more ready before I pitch,” this episode is your wake-up call. In this live panel from the Venture Vitality Roundtable, you’ll hear from four powerhouse women who are reshaping startup capital—from DFX funding strategies to investor readiness, go-to-market scaling, and how to avoid founder burnout. We’re talking real traction, real funding conversations, and the new rules of storytelling that convert. This isn’t just another panel—this is a masterclass in becoming 100% compelling, even when you’re not “fully ready.” Learn (What You’ll Take Away) ✅ The 5 ecosystem layers every founder must optimize to scale sustainably ✅ How the bar for investor readiness has shifted in today’s venture climate ✅ What investors actually want to hear in early-stage pitches ✅ Why female founders should stop over-explaining and start boldly asking ✅ How to pitch for capital without burning out or sacrificing clarity As women in HealthTech and BioTech, we often hold ourselves back, thinking we need to be perfect before we’re persuasive. But readiness isn’t about checking every box—it’s about showing up with conviction, clarity, and confidence. This conversation will remind you that you are your company’s most valuable asset—and that being compelling is a strategy, not a personality trait. Timestamps: 00:03:10 - Alice Liao on scaling from zero to exit and the realities of building globally 00:04:15 - Jennifer Jeronimo on Gaingel’s mission for accessible and diverse venture capital 00:07:32 - Archita Fritz on preparing founders for private equity exits and sustainable growth 00:09:43 - Sabrina joins the panel: shifting from chasing funding to attracting the right capital 00:14:41 - How investor readiness has evolved in the current venture landscape 00:17:36 - The new pre-revenue signals investors look for 00:21:30 - Common fundraising myths that hold women back 00:26:34 - Final reflections and episode wrap-up Related Episodes You’ll Love Why Founders Fail When They Ignore This with Monica McKitterick From Implementation to Optimization: Never Lose a Client Again with Sandra Johnson How AgeTech Startups Win Hospital Trust With Wound-Care Pilots with Amy Cassata Be a Featured Guest on the Provider’s Edge Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us on the show: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina Ready to turn your pitch into a magnet? Send us your draft, let me rewrite it for you 👉 PitchToYes.com Get You In Front of Investors We match you with the most aligned investors and decision-makers who care about your niche already. Apply at 👉 CapitalEngine.vc | |||
| What Makes a Startup So Investable That Great Capital Starts Chasing You | 02 Oct 2025 | 00:24:29 | |
Tired of cold-pitching investors who don’t get what you’re building? What if capital started chasing you? In this episode, I sat down with a panel of seasoned investors during our Venture Vitality Roundtable to unpack what truly makes a startup irresistible to aligned capital. We’re talking beyond pitch decks—this is about market readiness, community-first traction, and the kind of 2-minute pitch that gets shared in closed-door investor chats. This is the mindset shift every Seed to Series B founder needs to hear.
Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Why some startups attract capital instead of chasing it 00:02:11 - The hidden struggles of raising money (Marie’s perspective) 00:03:57 - Training founders to be fundraising fluent (Kurt’s insights) 00:06:01 - Alternative capital sources + accelerator/venture studio models 00:07:23 - Market readiness beats product-market fit 00:09:58 - The 100 Customer Challenge: Validating the problem first 00:11:52 - Why a 2-minute video pitch beats any deck 00:13:07 - Build community before building your product 00:17:05 - Healthcare pilots and clinical trials as proof of traction 00:21:32 - Five core lessons to make your startup truly investable Related Episodes You’ll Love Who Are the Founders That Win Investor Trust Fast? How AgeTech Startups Win Hospital Trust With Wound-Care Pilots What Turns a Good HealthTech Pitch Into a ‘Yes’ for Women Founders Be a Featured Guest on the Provider’s Edge Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us on the show: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina Ready to turn your pitch into a magnet? Send us your draft, let me rewrite it for you 👉 PitchToYes.com Get You In Front of Investors We match you with the most aligned investors and decision-makers who care about your niche already. Apply at 👉 CapitalEngine.vc | |||
| How Do the Best FemTech Startup Pitches Win Investors | 24 Sep 2025 | 00:46:32 | |
What happens when six bold women founders get two minutes to pitch life-changing health innovations… and three minutes to prove they’re investor-ready? You get this episode. Real traction. Real questions. Real feedback. And the blueprint for turning your pitch into a strategic partnership. From point-of-care diagnostics to digital therapeutics for fibroids, non-hormonal contraception, and military-grade triage tech—each founder had just two minutes to make their case and three minutes to defend it. Here’s what you’ll walk away with: 🔑How to communicate your FDA and reimbursement strategy in 30 seconds or less 🔑Why NIH-backed data and patient voice interviews are pitch power tools 🔑What separates “cool tech” from “capital-efficient” models investors will back 🔑How to position your solution as a platform, not a product 🔑Why B2B2C models in women’s health are gaining real ground 🔑What to include (and cut) when you only have 2 minutes to shine Timestamps: 00:02:42 – Live Pitch Tank: Six Women Founders Take the Stage 00:03:46 – Nancy (AmplifiDX): 15-Minute Women’s Health Diagnostics 00:09:23 – Tanu (FlowCare): Fixing Period Product Access in Public Spaces 00:14:52 – Natasha (Myocurrent): Tackling Fibroids with Digital Therapeutics 00:21:01 – Mehek (Manglovo): Reinventing Birth Control with a Weekly, Hormone-Free Pill 00:26:45 – Jessica (Omedus): Saving Lives with Smarter Triage Tech 00:32:53 – Goli (Cosm Medical): Personalized Solutions for Pelvic Health 43:30 – And the Winners Are… 44:07 – Investor Secrets: Five Lessons for a Standout Pitch Related Episodes You’ll Love Why Founders Fail When They Ignore This with Monica McKitterick From Implementation to Optimization: Never Lose a Client Again with Sandra Johnson How AgeTech Startups Win Hospital Trust With Wound-Care Pilots with Amy Cassata Be a Featured Guest on the Provider’s Edge Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us on the show: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina Ready to turn your pitch into a magnet? Send us your draft, let me rewrite it for you 👉 PitchToYes.com Get You In Front of Investors We match you with the most aligned investors and decision-makers who care about your niche already. Apply at 👉 CapitalEngine.vc | |||
| Who Are the Founders That Win Investor Trust Fast | 17 Sep 2025 | 00:27:56 | |
Why do some founders raise with ease—while others, equally talented, get ghosted? In this episode, we reverse the roles: three HealthTech investors answer real questions from early-stage founders on what makes them say “yes.” If you’ve ever poured your heart into a pitch only to hear crickets, this conversation will make you feel seen—and help you shift from being overlooked to oversubscribed. Tune in to hear what Naomi Goez, Jasper, and Veda say are the green flags they look for, the red flags they avoid, and what turns a promising founder into a confident “yes.” The way you show up, communicate, and align your mission with momentum might be the single most fundable thing you do this quarter. What You’ll Learn: 💡 What specific traits make investors instantly lean in 💡 Why fast follow-up and Loom videos might close your next round 💡 How investor diligence actually works from their side of the table 💡 What red flags will quietly kill a deal (even if your product is great) 💡 Why building for women’s health is no longer niche—it’s a movement 💡 How founders can turn passion into long-term performance
Timestamps: 00:03:04 - Meet the investor panel: Naomi, Jasper, Veda 00:07:32 - Capital Engine: Preparing founders for the right rooms 00:08:16 - Beyond the pitch: What investors really look for 00:09:59 - Red flags that stop investors in their tracks 00:13:22 - How investors support founders beyond capital 00:15:26 - Key green flags: Urgency, consistency, passion 00:24:30 - Four must-know investor questions Related Episodes You’ll Love Why Founders Fail When They Ignore This with Monica McKitterick From Implementation to Optimization: Never Lose a Client Again with Sandra Johnson How AgeTech Startups Win Hospital Trust With Wound-Care Pilots with Amy Cassata Here are 3 ways we can support you right now: Be a Featured Guest on the Provider’s Edge Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us on the show: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina Ready to turn your pitch into a magnet? Send us your draft, let me rewrite it for you 👉 PitchToYes.com Get You In Front of Investors We match you with the most aligned investors and decision-makers who care about your niche already. Apply at 👉 CapitalEngine.vc | |||
| Why Great Startups Lose Great People with Scott Trumpolt | 11 Sep 2025 | 00:37:11 | |
When you’re building a healthcare startup, there’s one resource you can’t afford to waste—your people. Too often, founders lose top talent because they rely on quick fixes instead of designing compensation and incentives that keep employees engaged for the long haul. In this episode, I sat down with Scott Trumpolt, a compensation consultant with 30+ years of HR experience, including 12 years advising startups and healthcare companies. We explore how founders can balance equity vs. pay, stay transparent with teams, and build incentive structures that attract talent, retain high performers, and strengthen investor confidence, all while making people feel valued and aligned with the mission. 🔑 How compensation and engagement together drive retention 🔑 Ways early-stage founders can balance equity, cash, and variable pay 🔑 Why transparency builds trust and loyalty inside small teams 🔑 How tying incentives to milestones strengthens investor confidence Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Why talent needs more than pay to stay 00:01:47 – Why retention matters in early-stage startups 00:03:16 – Scott’s 30-year journey in HR and consulting 00:05:58 – Appreciation as a retention factor 00:08:52 – Equity, variable pay, and survival mode 00:12:25 – Capital Engine: investor readiness support 00:16:51 – Hiring for today’s needs vs. future scalability 00:19:59 – Candidate frustrations: ghosting and misfit hiring 00:23:05 – Keeping people engaged during slow growth phases 00:25:23 – Career architecture as a hiring tool 00:29:51 – Using long-term incentives for senior leaders 00:33:15 – Sabrina’s closing call: apply lessons to your team 00:34:32 – Six key learning points from today’s episode Related Episodes You’ll Love Why Founders Fail When They Ignore This with Monica McKitterick From Implementation to Optimization: Never Lose a Client Again with Sandra Johnson How AgeTech Startups Win Hospital Trust With Wound-Care Pilots with Amy Cassata Be a Featured Guest on the Provider’s Edge Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us on the show: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina Ready to turn your pitch into a magnet? Send us your draft, let me rewrite it for you 👉 PitchToYes.com Get You In Front of Investors We match you with the most aligned investors and decision-makers who care about your niche already. Apply at 👉 CapitalEngine.vc | |||
| Why Founders Fail When They Ignore This with Monica McKitterick | 06 Sep 2025 | 00:32:37 | |
Burnout isn’t just a clinical issue—it’s a leadership one. And most clinicians-turned-founders are burning the candle at both ends while trying to serve, scale, and stay sane. Monica McKitterick, PA-C, did it differently. When she stopped leading from adrenaline and started building from alignment, everything shifted—her visibility, her support system, and her ability to scale without chaos. “You’re doing too much” wasn’t an insult—it was a wake-up call. Monica shares what happened when she created space for actual relief… and why more clinicians need to stop hiding behind their grind. Listen in to learn how Monica built a sustainable, multi-site practice while helping NPs and PAs claim their space in the DPC world. Less hustle, more intention. Greater reach, deeper fulfillment. Learn what happens when you lead with your nervous system—not just your ambition. ✅ Why leading from nervous system regulation creates scalable clarity ✅ The #1 mindset shift Monica teaches clinicians who want to become founders ✅ How to build visibility and trust—even if you’re terrible on camera ✅ The hidden power of answering questions in Facebook groups ✅ What it really takes to grow past $3M (hint: it’s not patient care) ✅ How to know if entrepreneurship is right for you Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Silent signals of burnout and why alignment matters 00:00:59 - Introducing guest Monica McKitterick, NP and DPC founder 00:02:57 - Monica’s story: from NP to direct primary care pioneer 00:05:27 - Burnout and the realization that scaling isn’t everything 00:07:26 - Sabrina on ecosystems: family, mentors, partners, community 00:11:18 - Giving back through boards and community service 00:14:05 - Key lessons from Monica’s book: entrepreneurship readiness 00:17:09 - Marketing, sales, and operations before $3M in revenue 00:19:54 - Redefining worth beyond revenue and patient numbers 00:24:22 - Staying open to the future and embracing change 00:24:40 - Encouragement for aspiring clinician-founders 00:27:48 - Monica’s journey: from provider to community leader 00:28:44 - The power of visibility and selling yourself as a founder 00:29:42 - Episode summary and five key learning points 00:30:41 - The hidden costs of doing it all yourself Related Episodes You’ll Love Why Founders Fail When They Ignore This with Monica McKitterick From Implementation to Optimization: Never Lose a Client Again with Sandra Johnson How AgeTech Startups Win Hospital Trust With Wound-Care Pilots with Amy Cassata Be a Featured Guest on the Provider’s Edge Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us on the show: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina Ready to turn your pitch into a magnet? Send us your draft, let me rewrite it for you 👉 PitchToYes.com Get You In Front of Investors We match you with the most aligned investors and decision-makers who care about your niche already. Apply at 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Pitch-Application | |||