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Welcome to another episode of The Uprising Show! In this episode, host Vivek sits down with Sharmeen Aqeel, the founder of Lyyvora, a healthcare-focused lending platform based in Calgary, Canada. Sharmeen Aqeel shares her inspiring journey from her international upbringing - Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, France, and finally Canada - to her leap from a secure product design career into the world of entrepreneurship.

Together, they dive deep into the unique challenges healthcare clinics face when securing funding, why traditional banks often miss the mark, and how alternative lending platforms like Lyyvora are disrupting the space by prioritizing vision and growth over risk aversion. Sharmeen Aqeel opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship, balancing business with family life, her drive to build stakeholder-centered products, and the importance of trust, transparency, and continuous feedback in building a successful company.

Whether you’re a founder, a healthcare professional, or just curious about the intersection of fintech and healthcare, this candid conversation offers valuable lessons on building, scaling, and evolving a mission-driven business. Tune in and get inspired to take your own uprising!

Timestamps:

00:00 "Alternative Lending Overcomes Bank Risk"

06:12 "Challenges of Starting Entrepreneurship"

09:00 "Empathy and Problem-Solving in Design"

12:20 "Flawed Funding Application Processes"

14:50 "Building a Healthcare Lending Network"

17:24 Healthcare Financial Operations Challenges

20:45 "Stakeholder-Centered Entrepreneurship"

26:23 Client Outreach and Consistent Engagement

29:01 "Prioritize Morning Productivity"

31:37 "Importance of Timely Feedback"

34:05 "Mastering Healthcare Funding Vertical"

37:59 Building Healthcare's Marketing Channel

40:23 "B2B Social Media Growth Potential"

44:27 "Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship"

48:48 "Trust Yourself and Your Pace"

50:52 "Thanks, Sharmeen - Partner Info"

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Welcome to another episode of The Uprising Show! In this episode, host Vivek sits down with repeat guest David DuPlay, founder of Unity Global Care, to discuss an exciting new development in the world of aging and caregiver support - ALBERTai. Inspired by his own journey caring for his aging parents, David DuPlay shares how ALBERTai was designed as a free, comprehensive platform that empowers families to keep their loved ones aging safely at home.

Together, they dive into how ALBERTai generates a personalized "aging in place" score, predicts future care needs, and offers actionable recommendations, just like improving your credit score, but for your well-being. The conversation explores the real-life challenges faced by caregivers and aging adults, the impact of technology on independent living, and how ALBERTai connects families to a trusted marketplace of services and tools.

If you’re interested in the future of home care, proactive support for aging in place, or the intersection of AI and healthcare, tune in for practical insights, personal stories, and a look at the vision shaping tomorrow’s elder care.

Timestamps:

00:00 "Albert AI: Aging-in-Place Scoring"

05:59 "Aging Alone: Predicting Support Needs"

07:07 AI-Driven Support for Care Decisions

12:28 "Aging Care Challenges & Solutions"

13:36 "Aging Marketplace with Predictive Tech"

18:01 "Proactive Home Care Coordination"

23:12 Real-Time Health Tracking App

25:51 "Clinical Study Participant Matching"

29:40 "Data-Driven Home Care Support"

32:31 AI-Driven Personalized Care System

34:45 "AI-Powered Care Prioritization"

40:50 "AI for Elderly Care Solutions"

42:54 "Technology Bridging Communication Gaps"

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Welcome to a truly inspiring episode of The Uprising Show! Today, we sit down with Vishnu Maya Upadhyay, a triple-certified nurse practitioner with expertise in women's health, mental health, and behavioral health, and over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Raised in New Delhi and now based in Dallas, Vishnu shares her remarkable journey from being influenced by her mother's career as a midwife in India, through her international work in Bahrain, to eventually founding her own integrative clinic in the United States.

In this conversation, Vishnu Upadhyay opens up about her passion for preventive care, the importance of education in personal and professional growth, and what motivated her to continuously expand her medical training across multiple specialties. We dive deep into how she built her family-supported clinical practice from the ground up, her commitment to holistic and patient-centered care, and her unique perspective on the evolving landscape of healthcare, including the role of AI, integrative medicine, and the nurse practitioner-led model.

Whether you're a healthcare professional, aspiring clinician, or just curious about how compassion and persistence can impact patient lives, this episode delivers wisdom, authenticity, and actionable insight. Join us as Dr. Upadhyay shares powerful real-life stories from her practice, discusses the essential pillars of health and happiness, and reflects on what success truly means to her, both as a caregiver and a leader.

00:00 Inspired by Mother's Medical Tales

03:52 "From India to Bahrain: Nursing Journey"

09:55 Education's Evolving Relevance Today

12:04 Self-Guided Learning Triumphs

15:10 Pursuing Value-Based Medical Practice

18:11 "Financial Oversight Delays Dream Pursuit"

22:46 Holistic Health in Medical Education

24:11 Integrative Medicine: Future Lifestyle Change

29:42 Preventive Care by Nurse Practitioners

31:37 Defining Personal Success

36:35 Persistent Patient Follow-Up Concerns

37:45 Unexpected Reunion After Heart Surgery

43:21 AI Enhancing Healthcare Efficiency

45:16 AI in Healthcare: Revolutionizing Provider Tasks

47:59 Of course! Please provide the text you would like summarized.

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Welcome to another episode of The Uprising Show! In this inspiring conversation, host Vivek sits down with David Duplay, a true pioneer at the intersection of healthcare and technology. With over 30 years of experience in health tech, and an incredible personal journey that includes a career as a professional bull rider, David brings a unique perspective on innovation, resilience, and improving patient outcomes.

In this episode, David shares stories from his upbringing on an Ohio farm to the boardrooms of New York City, and how those formative experiences shaped his entrepreneurial spirit. He dives into his passion for integrating technology into healthcare without disrupting the vital patient-physician relationship, and explains why respecting clinical workflows is key to successful adoption.

The conversation explores David's latest venture with CareLink360, a transformative platform designed to “change the way the world ages” by empowering aging adults, their families, and care providers through user-friendly, data-driven technology. David discusses the real-world impact of CareLink360’s Digital Health Companion, including the remarkable improvement it brought to his own father's life, and the company's use of AI to deliver actionable health insights.

If you're looking for insights on digital health, aging in place, caregiving innovation, and the future of AI in healthcare, you won't want to miss this insightful and heartfelt episode.

Timestamps:

00:00 "Health Tech Innovation Journey"

04:52 Bull Riding Dreams: Parental Approval

08:45 Tech Adoption Improves Patient Care

10:39 Data Analytics Startup Journey

14:19 Finding Good Amidst Bad Actors

19:05 Connecting Aging Adults Through Technology

20:29 Need for B2B Strategy

25:29 "Cognitive Health Monitoring System"

29:18 Home Care Industry Challenges

30:33 Innovative Home Care through Technology

33:47 Innovative Home Care System Model

37:33 Boosting Revenue and Care Quality

40:22 Weekly Feedback System for Caregiver Retention

44:49 Dad's Home Care Determination

46:46 Customizable Touchscreen for Aging Population

50:13 Predictive Modeling for Aging Score

54:05 AI Inspires Hope in Healthcare

The Uprising Show Website: https://theuprisingshow.com/

Vivek Nanda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viveknanda1/

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TopHealth Media Website: https://tophealth.care/

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Get ready for an inspiring conversation on The Uprising Show as Vivek sits down with Rodney Burris, President and CFO at Care Partners, to talk about leadership, home care, and the power of love in healthcare. This episode digs into the realities of building a people-first company in one of the most challenging industries, and the lessons learned along the way.

In this episode:

• Rodney shares his journey from childhood surgeries to a lifelong mission in healthcare
• The surprisingly central role of love and empathy in building successful caregiving teams
• How Care Partners hires and retains caregivers by understanding their “why” and building real relationships
• Structural challenges in the current home care system and what’s being done differently at Care Partners
• Insights on scaling a deeply human care model across regions and the future of integrated post-acute care

Don’t miss this straight-talking, insightful discussion packed with hard truths, practical solutions, and new ways to think about healthcare leadership.

00:00 Power of Connection and Care

05:10 Intrinsic Motivation in Healthcare

07:11 Fear's Impact on Career Choices

10:21 "Positive Trauma: Catalyst for Change"

15:05 Defragmenting Post-Acute Care Services

17:21 "From Engineer to Marketer"

21:45 Prioritizing Caregiver Connections

26:08 Optimizing Caregiver Retention Strategies

30:32 Reducing Readmissions with Home-Based Care

34:30 Growing Need for Home Care Resources

35:55 Innovative Employee Care Benefit

39:21 Expanding Non-Medical Home Care Services

45:03 "Living Globally: Embrace Core Strengths"

45:52 Transformative Advice: Focus & Awareness

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Pharmacists do much more than fill prescriptions, and Dr. Ashley Kay Pendrick is here to show us how they're transforming clinical care. In this episode of The Uprising Show, Dr. Pendrick breaks down the role of the "rebel pharmacist" and what real clinical integration can look like.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Dr. Pendrick’s unconventional path to pharmacy and why she chose this profession over others in healthcare.
• How pharmacists' roles go far beyond retail, including clinical integration, holistic wellness, and preventive care.
• The reality behind the pharmacy profession’s image problem, and why it’s time for a rebrand.
• What happens in medical practices when pharmacists become part of the primary care team, including patient outcomes and provider satisfaction.
• The barriers preventing clinics from utilizing pharmacists to their full potential, plus actionable steps for better integration.

Don’t miss these insights on redefining what pharmacists can do and how healthcare teams can benefit.

00:00 Evolving Role of Pharmacists

06:18 "Rebel Pharmacist Defies Tradition"

07:24 Evolving Role of Pharmacists

13:21 Improving Pharmacy Practices

17:15 Holistic Integration in Healthcare

20:59 Pharmacists Enhance Clinic Efficiency

23:47 Unintended Benefits of Pharmacy Chats

26:47 Aligning Pharmacist Roles in Healthcare

31:05 Pharmacists as Healthcare Hubs

34:10 "Pharmacist-Led Chronic Care Management"

36:25 Pharmacist Role and Training Misunderstood

40:04 Consider In-House Pharmacist for Care

43:52 Indoor Playground Fosters Community

46:32 "Appreciation for Insights"

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Welcome to another episode of The Uprising Show! In this episode, host Vivek sits down with Tom Ross, a veteran sales and marketing leader in the medical device startup world, also known as “The Device Doctor.” With over 30 years of experience in Silicon Valley’s medtech scene, Tom shares fascinating insights from his journey, from his early days in critical care devices to helping startups with go-to-market strategies and fundraising today.

Tom discusses how the medtech landscape has evolved, especially with the rise of digital health, and why true commercial success requires both solid technology and a deep understanding of the clinical problem at hand. He explains what makes a medtech product stand out, the often underestimated investment needed for market breakthrough, and the essential relationship between sales and marketing in this industry.

Tune in for wisdom on building impactful startups, fostering realistic optimism, embracing innovation, and a few personal reflections on lessons learned as a founder, mentor, father, and grandfather. Whether you’re a medtech founder, investor, or just passionate about healthcare innovation, you’ll find plenty of practical takeaways and inspiration in this episode.

Timestamps:

00:00 Southern California Education Journey

06:06 "Keys to Successful Company Breakthrough"

08:14 Digital Health Revolution and Investment Trends

12:22 Sales-Marketing Lead Dispute

14:13 Sales Reps' Evolving Role in Healthcare

18:44 Leveraging LinkedIn for Career Growth

21:26 Tracking Employee Digital Productivity

24:02 Tech-Driven Medical Solutions

29:45 Balancing Realism and Optimism

33:20 Tailoring Pitches to Investment Interests

35:51 Optimistic Realism in Investment Pitches

40:02 Balancing Treatment Safety and Efficacy

42:18 Commercial Success Requires Significant Investment

46:31 Learning to Let Go

48:34 "Podcast Links and Insights"

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Welcome to a brand new episode of The Uprising Show! In this episode, host Vivek Nanda sits down with Dr. Jacob Kantrowitz, internal medicine physician, entrepreneur, and co-founder of River Records. Dr. Kantrowitz shares his journey from an early fascination with computer science at Milton Academy to pursuing both medicine and technology through an MD/PhD program at Boston University. Together, they unpack the genesis of River Records, a healthcare tech startup on a mission to transform how clinicians manage and access patient information using natural language processing and AI.

Dr. Kantrowitz dives into the complexity of healthcare information systems, explaining how current electronic health records often fall short for physicians and how River Records is flipping the script to build truly clinician-friendly workflows. He talks candidly about the challenges of bringing new tech to such a regulated, tradition-bound industry and why starting with smaller practices, rather than giant health systems, is a smarter path for disruptive startups.

The discussion also takes a forward-looking turn as Dr. Kantrowitz and Vivek explore the future of medical education in the age of AI, the changing role of physicians, and how new technology can empower, rather than replace, human connection in patient care. Dr. Kantrowitz even shares a few lighter personal insights, including his passion for bread baking and his favorite college squash memories.

Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation about medicine, entrepreneurship, and the human side of healthcare innovation!

Timestamps:

00:00 Inquisitive Family Man

06:10 Automating Clinical Data Summarization

08:24 Startup Pursuing Medical Data Solutions

12:26 Diverse Clinician Support Vital

14:53 Creating Generalized Clinical Tools

19:23 Streamlining Patient Records by Problem

23:47 Flaws in Problem-Oriented Charting

27:59 EHR: Challenges in Patient Engagement

30:17 "Communication Failure in Health Records"

32:15 Healthcare Data Management Challenge

36:24 Improving Patient Communication System

39:17 Evolving Medical Knowledge Evaluation

44:29 AI in Medicine: Human Touch Essential

46:11 "Guiding Medical Trainees with AI"

50:09 College Squash Varsity Experience

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TopHealth Media Website: https://tophealth.care/

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In this episode of The Uprising Show, host Vivek sits down with Manush Saydmohammed, Ph.D., MBA, co-founder and CEO of ZEGENEX Inc., a Pittsburgh-based startup developing innovative wound healing solutions. Manush shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings in Kerala, India, through a career in biomedical research across India, Japan, and the US, to becoming an entrepreneur driven by the desire to translate cutting-edge science into real-world medical solutions.

The conversation dives into how the COVID-19 pandemic inspired Manush to transition from academic research to the world of startups, and explores the science behind ZEGENEX’s groundbreaking small-molecule cream designed to accelerate healing in chronic wounds like diabetic foot ulcers. Manush candidly discusses the challenges of moving novel therapies from the lab to the clinic, the importance of patents and collaboration, and the regulatory hurdles unique to new drug entities.

They also touch on the exciting future of health tech, from AI-accelerated drug discovery to gene editing and personalized medicine. Manush closes by sharing personal insights on entrepreneurship, including the importance of mindset, adaptability, and the inspiration he draws from innovators like Mark Cuban. Whether you’re passionate about science, startups, or healthcare innovation, this episode offers an inspiring look into the entrepreneurial journey and the potential to make a real impact in patient care.

Timestamps:

00:00 From Kerala to the US: Research Journey

04:24 Navigating Transitional Unlearning

07:08 Pioneering Treatment for Chronic Wounds

11:44 Product Success: Feasibility and Viability

16:04 Zebrafish: Ideal Heart Regeneration Model

19:45 Patents Ensure Product Credibility

22:43 New Drug Device Regulatory Pathway

26:46 AI in Drug Discovery

30:27 Stem Cell Industry Exploration

31:33 Diabetic Foot Ulcer Study Phases

36:50 Change Habits, Mark Cuban Inspiration

38:30 "Challenging Fundraising, Hopeful Future"

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TopHealth Media Website: https://tophealth.care/

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Welcome back! In this episode, we sit down with Scott Chetham, CEO and co-founder of Faro Health, for an in-depth conversation about revolutionizing clinical trials with data-driven technology. Scott shares his unexpected journey from Australia’s Gold Coast to becoming a healthcare tech leader in San Diego, and how his upbringing, shaped by his parents’ perseverance and partnership, inspired his approach to entrepreneurship.

In this conversation, Scott digs into the complexities of clinical trial design and the inefficiencies plaguing the industry, especially the over-reliance on outdated tools like Microsoft Word. Discover how Faro Health is modernizing the way trials are designed and managed, harnessing AI and automation to reduce costs, accelerate timelines, and improve patient experiences. Scott offers candid insights into the real problems facing pharma companies and hospital systems today and provides a behind-the-scenes look at building an innovative SaaS business in such a highly regulated space.

Whether you’re curious about the future of drug development, the role of generative AI in healthcare, or what it really takes to build a company that is changing the status quo, this episode is packed with personal stories, expert opinions, and actionable takeaways. Plus, you’ll learn why Scott’s not likely to talk cricket—despite his Aussie roots.

Tune in for an episode that’s both thought-provoking and genuinely inspiring!

Timestamps:

00:00 "Legacy of Freedom and Surprise"

05:19 Trailblazing Career and Educational Impact

06:44 Cardiac Electrophysiology Journey

13:12 "Complexity's Role in Trial Failure"

14:09 Streamlining Vaccine Design with Data

20:07 Accelerating Genome Editing Processes

22:10 Trial Data Preventing Pediatric Failures

25:28 Innovative Trial Design Insights

28:16 Outdated Clinical Trials Persist

32:53 US vs Europe: Payment & Regulation

38:14 Streamlining Drug Development Timelines

41:02 Startup's Rapid Growth Journey

43:42 Nuances in Medical Writing Explained

45:59 Documentation Workflow Experience

50:14 Insights on Clinical Trials and Investing

The Uprising Show Website: https://theuprisingshow.com/

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TopHealth Media Website: https://tophealth.care/

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