24 Founders Building the Future of Healthcare Technology

We've interviewed hundreds of founders on our show Category Visionaries over the past 18 months.

Here's a collection of our top interviews with founders who are building the future of healthcare technology. In these interviews, we cover topics including

  • Origin stories
  • Lessons from their journey
  • GTM challenges
  • Marketing philosophies
  • Growth & adoption metrics
  • And much more!

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Dave Wessinger
- CEO and Co-Founder of PointClickCare

Dave Wessinger: the Story of PointClickCare ($5 Billion Valuation)

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Arif Nathoo
- CEO and Co-Founder of Komodo Health

Arif Nathoo: the Story of Komodo Health ($3 Billion Valuation)

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Dipanwita Das
- CEO and Co-Founder of Sorcero

Dipanwita Das, CEO and Co-Founder of Sorcero: Over $20 Million Raised to Power Medical Affairs Teams of the Future

Dipanwita Das is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sorcero, a company specializing in AI-powered language intelligence for regulated industries. With a background in technology and entrepreneurship, Dipanwita is passionate about leveraging AI to improve decision-making and compliance in complex industries.

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Aasim Saeed
- CEO and Founder of Amenities Health

Aasim Saeed, CEO and Founder of Amenities Health: $10 Million Raised to Build the Future of Patient Engagement

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Samson Magid
- Co-Founder and CEO of HealthSnap

Samson Magid, Co-Founder and CEO of HealthSnap: Over $12 Million Raised to Build the Future of Remote Patient Monitoring

Samson Magid is the Co-Founder and CEO of HealthSnap, a virtual care management company focused on transforming chronic disease care through proactive, personalized solutions. Motivated by personal experiences with his grandfather’s chronic health conditions, Samson co-founded HealthSnap in 2015 to shift healthcare from reactive “sick care” to continuous, home-based management. He holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology and an M.S. in Nutrition and Human Performance from the University of Miami, where he was recognized as the Outstanding Master’s Student in Exercise Physiology. Under his leadership, HealthSnap has grown to serve over 150 healthcare organizations nationwide, impacting nearly 100,000 patients.

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Joshua Miller
- CEO and Co-Founder of Gradient Health

Joshua Miller, CEO & Co-Founder of Gradient Health: $5.7 Million Raised to Build the Future of Medical Imaging

Joshua Miller is the CEO and Co-Founder of Gradient Health, a company revolutionizing access to medical imaging data for AI development. Holding a dual degree in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from Duke University, Joshua’s expertise bridges technology and healthcare. Prior to Gradient Health, he co-founded FarmShots, a venture that utilized satellite imagery for agricultural insights, which was later acquired by Syngenta. His leadership at Gradient Health focuses on democratizing medical data to accelerate AI-driven healthcare innovations.

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Cesar Herrera
- CEO and Co-Founder of Yuvo Health

Cesar Herrera, CEO and Co-Founder of Yuvo Health: $28 Million Raised to Revolutionize Healthcare Access

Cesar Herrera is the CEO and Co-Founder of Yuvo Health, a company focused on improving healthcare access and outcomes for underserved communities. With a background in healthcare management and social entrepreneurship, Cesar is dedicated to leveraging technology to create more equitable and efficient healthcare systems.

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Rishi Nayyar
- CEO and Co-Founder of PocketHealth

Rishi Nayyar, CEO and Co-Founder of PocketHealth: $22.5 Million Raised to Power the Future of Medical Image Sharing

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Alex Zekoff
- CEO and Co-Founder of Thoughtful AI

Alex Zekoff, CEO and Co-Founder of Thoughtful AI: $21 Million Raised to Power the Future of Healthcare Automation

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Andreas Cleve
- CEO and Co-Founder of Corti

Andreas Cleve, CEO and Co-Founder of Corti: $32 Million Raised to Power the Future of Patient Consultations

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Amy Brown
- CEO and Founder of Authenticx

Amy Brown, CEO and Founder of Authenticx: $28 Million Raised to Build the Future of Listening AI

Amy Brown is the Founder and CEO of Authenticx. Amy built her career in the healthcare industry, during which time she advocated for underserved populations, led and mobilized teams to expand healthcare coverage to thousands of local residents, and learned the nuance of corporate operations. She founded Authenticx with the mission to bring the authentic voice of the patient into the boardroom and increase positive healthcare outcomes.

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Brett Kleger
- CEO of Datacubed Health

Brett Kleger, CEO of Datacubed Health: $43 Million Raised to Revolutionize Clinical Trial Data Collection

Brett Kleger is the CEO of Datacubed Health, a company specializing in data collection and analytics for healthcare research. With a background in technology and healthcare innovation, Brett is focused on leveraging data to improve patient outcomes and advance medical research.

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Ty Allen
- CEO of SocialClimb

Ty Allen, CEO of SocialClimb: $12 Million Raised to Power the Future of Healthcare Marketing

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Richard Queen
- CEO and Co-Founder of DignifiHealth

Richard Queen, CEO and Co-Founder of DignifiHealth: $7 Million Raised to Drive Better Patient Outcomes in Rural Healthcare and Beyond

Richard Queen is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of DignifiHealth, a company specializing in value-based care and population health management solutions. With nearly 15 years of experience in hospital and provider group management, Richard has held roles such as Chief Financial Officer, Director of Business Intelligence, and Vice President of Data Science. His expertise lies in integrating financial acumen with technological innovation to enhance healthcare delivery. Richard holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Kentucky and has pursued studies in Divinity/Ministry at Christian Leaders Institute.

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Dr. Nan-Wei Gong
- CEO and Founder of FIGUR8

Dr. Nan-Wei Gong, CEO & Founder of FIGUR8: $40 Million Raised to Build the Future of Musculoskeletal Health and Injury Data Solutions

Dr. Nan-Wei Gong is the CEO and Founder of FIGUR8, a company dedicated to revolutionizing musculoskeletal (MSK) health assessment through advanced technology. She earned her Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she focused on wearable sensor technologies. Prior to founding FIGUR8, Dr. Gong co-founded a venture that was acquired by Google, leading her to contribute to research and development in Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects group. She holds over 10 patents and has authored more than 30 publications, underscoring her significant contributions to healthcare technology innovation.

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Matt Renfro
- Co-Founder & CEO of Lynx

Matt Renfro, CEO of Lynx: $17.5 Million raised to Bring Modern Fintech to Healthcare

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Itzik Cohen
- Co-Founder and CEO of PayZen

Itzik Cohen, Co-Founder and CEO of PayZen: $240 Million Raised to Build the Future of Affordable Health Care

Itzik Cohen is the CEO and Co-Founder of PayZen, a healthcare affordability platform. He has a diverse background, including his time as a professional basketball player in Europe and his extensive experience in Silicon Valley. Before founding PayZen, Itzik held various leadership roles, including CEO of Beyond Finance and Chief Business Officer at Prosper Marketplace.

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Derek Streat
- Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Dexcare

Derek Streat, CEO of Dexcare: $110 Million Raised to Help Health Systems to Find Time for the Best Care

Derek Streat is the CEO and Co-Founder of DexCare. He has a rich background in healthcare technology, having previously co-founded several successful startups. Derek is known for his expertise in digital health and patient care optimization.

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Joseph Schneier
- CEO of Trusty Care

Joseph Schneier, CEO of Trusty Care: $13+ Million Raised to Shape the Future of Medicare

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Stacy Edgar
- CEO and Co-Founder of Venteur

Stacy Edgar, CEO & Co-Founder of Venteur: $7.6 Million Raised to Build the Future of Health Insurance

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Trenor Williams
- CEO and Co-Founder of Socially Determined

Trenor Williams, CEO and Co-Founder of Socially Determined: $34 Million Raised to Build the Social Risk Intelligence Category

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Matthew Stoudt
- CEO and Founder of AppliedVR

Matthew Stoudt, CEO and Founder of AppliedVR: Over $70 Million Raised to Build the Future of Chronic Pain Relief

Matthew Stoudt is the Co-Founder and CEO of AppliedVR. Prior to founding AppliedVR, Matthew founded Outcast Media, the largest digital media network at gas stations across the US, which was acquired by Verifone in 2014. He also served as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at McDonald’s Corporation, launching multiple successful businesses. Matthew began his career in investment banking and private equity, raising over $1 billion in growth capital across various sectors. He holds an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Business and a BA from Northwestern University.

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Kourosh Davarpanah
- Co-Founder and CEO of Inato

Kourosh Davarpanah, Co-Founder and CEO of Inato: Over $35 Million Raised to Build the Future of Clinical Trials

Kourosh Davarpanah is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Inato, a company dedicated to enhancing patient access to clinical research by connecting community-based sites with suitable clinical trials. He holds two Master’s degrees: one from École Polytechnique and another from Columbia University. Prior to founding Inato in 2016, Kourosh co-founded Fleet Impact, a company focused on trucking logistics. His family background in healthcare, with relatives who are doctors, pharmacists, and dentists, has deeply influenced his commitment to integrating technology and healthcare.

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James Bates
- CEO and Founder of AdviNOW Medical

James Bates, CEO and Founder of AdviNOW Medical: $24 Million Raised to Build the Future of AI-Powered Healthcare

James Bates is the CEO and Founder of AdviNOW Medical, a company that provides AI-driven healthcare solutions. With a background in technology and healthcare innovation, James is passionate about improving patient care through advanced AI and telemedicine technologies.

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David King Lassman
- Founder of GigXR

David King Lassman, Founder of GigXR: $7 Million Raised to Bring Immersive Learning to Healthcare

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