https://www.spreaker.com/show/who-the-health-started-thatenEntrepreneurshipCopyright Who the Health Podcasthttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9192f5c565b83b82c6d9f3733cd92a3a.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/who-the-health-started-thatSat, 09 Mar 2024 08:45:14 +0000Who The Health Started That PodcastWho The Health Started That Podcastwhothehealthpodcast@gmail.comThought-provoking interviews about the innovative and exciting world of healthcare entrepreneurship.falseserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/welcome--52269879

And I’m Dr. Alex Jahangir, an orthopaedic trauma surgeon at a busy Level 1 trauma center in Nashville, and a best-selling author who earned national recognition for leading the Nashville COVID-19 Task Force. My family fled war-torn Iran and immigrated to Nashville when I was 6 years old and I am driven professionally by serving marginalized populations and giving back to the community that had taken me in as a young child.

As a trauma surgeon and a pediatrician specializing in child abuse, Alex and I have seen the worst of the worst as doctors, and we’ve also shared some pretty tough moments while working together throughout the COVID-19 pandemic response, in our respective roles in state and local government. We didn’t always see eye-to-eye but often found common ground in improving access to high-quality healthcare for all.

We’re also both entrepreneurs, so naturally, we are fascinated by the innovation within the healthcare ecosystem and are inspired by the creativity and passion motivating the founders of emerging companies. We’ve been fortunate to meet some amazing, everyday folks doing extraordinary work and want to highlight their stories for you and share with you why they do what they do. These founders are advancing game-changing ideas and improving the lives of people around the globe.


Welcome to Who the Health Started That, the podcast where we take a closer look at the founders and the inspiration behind the healthcare startups that are revolutionizing healthcare. From digital health platforms to biotechnology devices, we’ll be featuring the founders and innovators who are tackling some of the biggest challenges in healthcare today. Join us as we explore the motivations, triumphs, and challenges of startups, and learn about the fantastic things happening in the world of healthcare entrepreneurship.

So, who the health started that? Tune in and find out!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52269879Fri, 23 Dec 2022 23:16:30 +0000Who The Health Started That PodcastI’m Dr. Lisa Piercey, a child abuse pediatrician, hospital administrator, and former state health official. I’m a lifelong Tennessean from a family of farmers and small business owners, and I’ve dedicated my career to serving rural and vulnerable...

And I’m Dr. Alex Jahangir, an orthopaedic trauma surgeon at a busy Level 1 trauma center in Nashville, and a best-selling author who earned national recognition for leading the Nashville COVID-19 Task Force. My family fled war-torn Iran and immigrated to Nashville when I was 6 years old and I am driven professionally by serving marginalized populations and giving back to the community that had taken me in as a young child.

As a trauma surgeon and a pediatrician specializing in child abuse, Alex and I have seen the worst of the worst as doctors, and we’ve also shared some pretty tough moments while working together throughout the COVID-19 pandemic response, in our respective roles in state and local government. We didn’t always see eye-to-eye but often found common ground in improving access to high-quality healthcare for all.

We’re also both entrepreneurs, so naturally, we are fascinated by the innovation within the healthcare ecosystem and are inspired by the creativity and passion motivating the founders of emerging companies. We’ve been fortunate to meet some amazing, everyday folks doing extraordinary work and want to highlight their stories for you and share with you why they do what they do. These founders are advancing game-changing ideas and improving the lives of people around the globe.


Welcome to Who the Health Started That, the podcast where we take a closer look at the founders and the inspiration behind the healthcare startups that are revolutionizing healthcare. From digital health platforms to biotechnology devices, we’ll be featuring the founders and innovators who are tackling some of the biggest challenges in healthcare today. Join us as we explore the motivations, triumphs, and challenges of startups, and learn about the fantastic things happening in the world of healthcare entrepreneurship.

So, who the health started that? Tune in and find out!]]>130business,entrepreneurship,founder,health,healthcare,medical,startup,technologyfalse1trailerhttps://whothehealthpodcast.com/episodes/sameer-jafri

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www.whothehealthpodcast.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52301297Thu, 29 Dec 2022 07:25:08 +0000Who The Health Started That PodcastJoin us for a life-saving episode as we interview the CEO of Avive Solutions. Avive is developing innovative solutions to empower communities to respond to Sudden Cardiac Arrest emergencies and save lives. Hear what motivates Sameer and learn how you...

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www.whothehealthpodcast.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52303229Thu, 29 Dec 2022 07:25:40 +0000Who The Health Started That PodcastFeeling overwhelmed as a new parent? You don't have to navigate parenthood alone anymore. Tune in to learn how Major Care is helping new parents receive affordable and accessible remote care with virtual postpartum doulas. In this episode, we hear...
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www.whothehealthpodcast.com]]>1393care,doulas,major,mandy,parenthood,postpartum,virtualfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ling-shao-spectrum-ai--52334988Join us as we speak with Ling Shao, the founder of Spectrum AI, a digital health company that brings innovative solutions to the autism space. As a mom of four autistic sons, Ling shares her personal journey of struggle and determination as she and her husband sought to improve the quality of care for their children. Frustrated by the lack of options and support, Ling took matters into her own hands and created Spectrum AI. Tune in to hear how this innovative platform is helping to democratize access to high-quality healthcare for all kids on the autism spectrum.

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www.whothehealthpodcast.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52334988Wed, 04 Jan 2023 07:00:02 +0000Who The Health Started That PodcastHow One Mom is Revolutionizing Healthcare Access for Children with Autism. Join us as we speak with Ling Shao, the founder of Spectrum AI, a digital health company that brings innovative solutions to the autism space. As a mom of four autistic sons,...Join us as we speak with Ling Shao, the founder of Spectrum AI, a digital health company that brings innovative solutions to the autism space. As a mom of four autistic sons, Ling shares her personal journey of struggle and determination as she and her husband sought to improve the quality of care for their children. Frustrated by the lack of options and support, Ling took matters into her own hands and created Spectrum AI. Tune in to hear how this innovative platform is helping to democratize access to high-quality healthcare for all kids on the autism spectrum.

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In this episode, we talk to Kian Raiszadeh, founder of Livara Health, a platform revolutionizing orthopedic care by empowering patients to better manage their health. Livara aims to partner with healthcare organizations to create an interdisciplinary care network that considers the whole person, not just symptoms. Kian shares his experience and insights on how Livara is positioning itself for growth in the healthcare industry.

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www.whothehealthpodcast.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52335085Wed, 11 Jan 2023 07:00:02 +0000Who The Health Started That PodcastUnlocking the Potential of Orthopedic Care. In this episode, we talk to Kian Raiszadeh, founder of Livara Health, a platform revolutionizing orthopedic care by empowering patients to better manage their health. Livara aims to partner with healthcare...
In this episode, we talk to Kian Raiszadeh, founder of Livara Health, a platform revolutionizing orthopedic care by empowering patients to better manage their health. Livara aims to partner with healthcare organizations to create an interdisciplinary care network that considers the whole person, not just symptoms. Kian shares his experience and insights on how Livara is positioning itself for growth in the healthcare industry.

This episode was produced and edited by Dan Drogosh

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www.whothehealthpodcast.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52335540Wed, 18 Jan 2023 07:00:02 +0000Who The Health Started That PodcastWhere do you look for answers and advice after a cancer diagnosis? We probably should be asking ourselves how do we improve the cancer care experience instead. Well this week, we sit down with Anju Mathews, the CEO and Founder of OncoLens. Anju shares...
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www.whothehealthpodcast.com]]>1054anjumathew,cancercare,medical,oncolens,startup,whothehealthstartedthatfalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maulik-trivedi-stationmd--52535869
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www.whothehealthpodcast.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52535869Wed, 25 Jan 2023 07:00:02 +0000Who The Health Started That PodcastWe sit down with Dr. Maulik Trivedi, the founder of StationMD, a comforting physician service dedicated to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and other vulnerable populations. Dr. Trivedi shares the inspiration behind...
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www.whothehealthpodcast.com]]>1198disability,drmauliktrivedi,erdoctor,health,medical,patient,startup,stationmdfalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvia-hastanan-greater-good-health--52601717
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www.whothehealthpodcast.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52601717Wed, 01 Feb 2023 07:00:02 +0000Who The Health Started That PodcastSylvia Hastanan started Greater Good Health to give more people access to equitable care. Now the company is redefining what holistic valued-based care looks like, starting with the people healthcare relies on the most—Nurse Practitioners. As a nurse...
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www.whothehealthpodcast.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52667094Wed, 08 Feb 2023 07:10:02 +0000Who The Health Started That PodcastIn a world where the cost of employer-sponsored healthcare continues to rise at a staggering 7% annually, one visionary saw the need for change. Brian Freeman, a former employee of the Hospital Corporation of America, embarked on a remarkable journey...
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www.whothehealthpodcast.com]]>888brianfreeman,entrepreneurship,medicalinsurance,mployeradvisor,startupfalse18fullhttps://whothehealthpodcast.com/episodes/paige-wilson
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www.whothehealthpodcast.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53372530Wed, 29 Mar 2023 06:00:02 +0000Who The Health Started That PodcastWelcome to Season 2 of "Who the Health Started That?" – the podcast that explores the innovative minds behind today's healthcare solutions. In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Paige Wilson, the founder of Naborforce, a company that...
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www.whothehealthpodcast.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53421255Wed, 05 Apr 2023 06:00:02 +0000Who The Health Started That PodcastHow Scene Health is Helping You Remember to Take Your Meds with Tech! In this episode of Who the Health Started That?, we sit down with Sebastian Seiguer, founder of Scene Health, to discuss how he was motivated to create a solution to one of the...
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www.whothehealthpodcast.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53509565Wed, 12 Apr 2023 06:00:02 +0000Who The Health Started That PodcastChronic pain affects one in five Americans, but the traditional healthcare system often fails to provide comprehensive solutions. In this episode of "Who the Health Started That?", prepare to be inspired as we talk to Jennie Shulkin, a former athlete...

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53577614Wed, 19 Apr 2023 06:00:02 +0000Who The Health Started That PodcastOn this episode of "Who the Health Started That?" we sit down with Brian Ferguson, founder of Arena Labs, to discuss his journey from serving in the military to founding a company focused on high-performance medicine. Brian shares his background...
]]>1167app,arenalabs,brian,brianferguson,entrepreneurship,ferguson,healthcare,mentalhealth,military,startup,whothehealthstartedthatfalse24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shireen-abdullah-yumlish--53648460
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www.whothehealthpodcast.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53648460Wed, 26 Apr 2023 06:00:02 +0000Who The Health Started That PodcastIn this episode, we interview Shireen Abdullah, the founder of Yumlish, a health-tech company that is revolutionizing nutrition education. Shireen shares her personal experience of being diagnosed with a chronic condition and struggling to find...
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www.whothehealthpodcast.com]]>1290abdullah,education,nashville,nutrition,shireen,startup,whothehealthstartedthat,yumlishfalse25fullhttps://whothehealthpodcast.com/episodes/noah-robinson
This episode was produced and edited by Dan Drogosh
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You can follow WTHST on Twitter & Instagram, and email us at whothehealthpodcast@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53723757Wed, 03 May 2023 06:00:02 +0000Who The Health Started That PodcastImagine being able to access mental health support from the comfort of your own home, all while remaining anonymous and connected with others who are going through similar struggles. That's exactly what Noah Robinson has created with Innerworld - a...
This episode was produced and edited by Dan Drogosh
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You can follow WTHST on Twitter & Instagram, and email us at whothehealthpodcast@gmail.com]]>1345entrepreneurship,innerworld,mentalhealth,metaverse,noahrobinson,startup,thewondry,vanderbilt,virtualreality,whothehealthstartedthatfalse26fullhttps://whothehealthpodcast.com/episodes/mary-oconnor
This episode was produced and edited by Dan Drogosh
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You can follow WTHST on Twitter & Instagram, and email us at whothehealthpodcast@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53801667Wed, 10 May 2023 06:00:02 +0000Who The Health Started That PodcastOn today's episode of Who The Health Started That?, we're talking to Dr. Mary O'Connor, renowned orthopedic surgeon and co-founder of Vori Health, a virtual musculoskeletal medical practice that takes a biopsychosocial approach to patient care. Dr....
This episode was produced and edited by Dan Drogosh
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You can follow WTHST on Twitter & Instagram, and email us at whothehealthpodcast@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53900423Wed, 17 May 2023 06:00:02 +0000Who The Health Started That PodcastWe explore Anne Wanlund's inspiring journey and the creation of Canopie—a groundbreaking maternal mental health platform. Motivated by her experiences in East Africa, Anne recognized the need for early intervention and prevention in maternal mental...
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