Join the UCSF Rosenman Institute as we sit down with the most inspiring innovators in the healthtech industry. Our guests are creating technologies that save and improve patients’ lives. Listen in as they share their journeys, career insights, and invaluable lessons learned. Be inspired by the best and brightest in healthtech as they discuss their contributions to the future of healthcare.
Episodes
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
If you're intrigued by the intersection of healthcare and technology, two crucial elements should guide your attention: innovation and adaptability. Sean Mehra, with his unique blend of a biomedical engineering and pre-medicine background from Yale, coupled with an MBA from Stanford, perfectly embodies these traits.
As a co-founder of HealthTap, a groundbreaking virtual healthcare platform, Sean navigated the unlikely journey from the captivating realm of online gaming to the transformative world of digital health. His expertise and vision have played a pivotal role in reimagining how we access and interact with healthcare services in the modern era.
HealthTap stands as a testament to Sean's ability to marry reliable, personalized healthcare with the convenience and reach of the internet – a concept once considered a distant dream.
In this episode, we discuss the nuances of creating a new healthcare delivery model, overcoming challenges, and shaping the future of health through technology.
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Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
When Rosalind Picard joined the MIT Media Lab faculty in 1991, she was given crucial advice—take risks. As a female engineer in a male-dominated field, Rosalind found the idea of venturing into the emotion-technology space | daunting, but she decided to take the risk anyways.
Since then, Rosalind has co-founded two companies and written a book about affective computing. Also known as artificial emotional intelligence, this multidisciplinary field provides technologies with the ability to understand and use emotion when interacting with humans.
In this episode, Rosalind discusses her ground-breaking work at the intersection of computation, emotion, and AI and her words of wisdom for the future risk-takers of tech.
Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
When Sam Holliday embarked on his journey as the Co-founder & CEO of Oshi Health, he was driven by a powerful motivation—redefining healthcare around genuine patient needs. With personal ties to digestive health issues in his family, Sam saw the profound impact of quality, whole-person care firsthand.
In today's episode, Sam shared his role in shaping a patient-centric future in GI care, discussing his relentless efforts to build an intentional company culture and the undeniable importance of diverse teams in achieving holistic health outcomes.
Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
A running theme on our podcast is how health technology can best improve the patient experience. At Ribbon Health, Nate Maslak brings a one-size-fits-all solution to the table: increasing patient access to information.
Costs, quality, and availability are just some of the factors influencing patients’ everyday healthcare decisions that remain widely unavailable in the system. By providing patients with easier and quicker access to these questions, Nate is beginning to see better-informed patient decisions.
In this episode, we discuss how heightened access to information not only benefits patients but the entire healthcare system as well. We also touch on Nate’s journey into health care and the importance of establishing values within startups.
Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Brain-computer interfaces allow people with neurological diseases to control external devices, such as a robotic arm, using their minds alone. While the technology has existed for over twenty years, it has only recently moved into mainstream medical practice.
A company called Precision Neuroscience is pioneering this transition. Precision President and Chief Product Officer Craig Mermel understands that commercializing the technology means first making it safe, minimally invasive, and adaptable to fit the varying needs of neurological patients.
From engineering the first-ever Apple Watch to conducting digital pathology research at Google, Craig has always favored the intersection of technology and healthcare. He’s with us today to discuss his journey into Healthtech and the life-changing medical devices he’s since created.
Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
What is the optimal level of intervention for a child with autism? How can we predict the outcome of the intervention? How many hours a week should we be spending on treatment? While these questions are often easily answered for predictable conditions like diabetes, they are much harder to pinpoint for behavioral health disabilities.
Co-founder and CEO of RethinkFirst, Daniel Etra, has identified a stark lack of data on treatment outcomes for behavioral health patients. To bridge this gap, Rethink delivers intervention at scale for developmental disabilities and neurodiverse conditions.
In this episode, Daniel discusses Rethink’s journey to becoming an industry-leading behavioral health technology company. With decades of experience as a successful entrepreneur, Daniel shares his insights on building a successful company at scale in today’s climate.
Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, lawyer, or even an engineer, knowing how to tell your story can be critical to your success. Having worked in all these professions at one point in his life, Peter Socarras firmly believes this—and, he can attest to it.
From patent attorney to Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Nevro, Peter’s multifaceted career trajectory has had one common denominator: a dedication to the life sciences. In addition to his leadership roles at the medical device company Nevro, Peter now works as an angel investor. His focus is investing in early-stage health tech companies that bring the decision-making to the patient.
In this episode, Peter shows how making meaningful contributions to the life science space starts with asking yourself why your technology matters.
Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
While many of us have quickly adapted to a post-pandemic world, others are still reeling from its effects. For working parents, the pandemic revealed how juggling work with caregiving responsibilities can often be more of a burden than a joy.
At Magnify Ventures, Joanna Drake, the Co-Founder and Managing Partner, is shifting some of this burden to the care economy. She and her team invest in technology companies that reimagine life for modern families.
As a caregiver and investor in a male-dominated field, Joanna realizes the extra mile women must go at home and at work. Her advice? Build a support group and always engage with new perspectives.
Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Translating complex medical technology into usable products often requires a simplification process. It involves asking yourself the question: can this device be used by your average provider or patient?
While there’s no shortage of life-changing technologies in healthcare, not all of them have undergone the simplification process. That said, Sandeep Akkaraju is the Co-Founder and CEO of Exo Imaging and one of the few who have realized the power of simplicity. At Exo Imaging, he’s developing a high-performance ultrasound platform that gives providers answers, not just images.
In this episode, Sandeep discusses how he’s adapted his medical imaging device to fit the future of medicine.
Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
In today’s highly regulated privacy landscape, figuring out how to access personal healthcare data while ensuring privacy protection is almost impossible. As a result, innovative companies are severely limited in developing breakthrough clinical solutions dependent on data.
Luckily, Riddhiman Das came up with a solution. As the Co-founder of Triple Blind, Das enables companies to access data without ever revealing personal information.
In this episode, Das discusses how his company is driving advancements in healthcare while maintaining the highest level of security. Das also touches on the importance of market distribution and learning how to sell your product.
Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek