The Making of Omada Health | Co-founder & CEO Sean Duffy
In their first podcast since going public, Omada Health CEO Sean Duffy joins us to reflect on the journey to bend the curve of chronic disease.
The PillPack Founders Are Back for Round Two | TJ Parker
What does one do after selling their company to Amazon for $1 billion? Start a new one, of course.
Special Episode: Digital Health's Evidence Problem
Most medical care is backed by varying types of evidence—yet we apply higher standards to digital health tools before they’re trusted, adopted, or reimbursed.
Do We Really Need Healthcare Superintelligence? | Color Co-founder & CEO Othman Laraki
Most AI in healthcare promises superintelligence—but what if that’s the wrong goal entirely?
Inside a New Model Changing American Healthcare | Risant CEO Jaewon Ryu
Over half of Americans now live with at least one chronic condition, yet our healthcare system still revolves around episodic, reactionary care instead of continuous, coordinated support.
Why Healthcare Is Totally Unprepared for AI | Towerbrook President Eric Larsen
US healthcare has more unproductive labor and more unstructured data than any other industry, making it both especially vulnerable to disruption from generative AI and especially unprepared for it.
A New Era at Optum | Optum CEO Dr. Patrick Conway
Over 160 million Americans are served by Optum, yet many still don’t fully understand what it actually does—or why it matters.
The Flywheel Holding Back Women’s Health | Tia Co-founder Carolyn Witte & Rock Health CEO Katie Drasser
Women make 80% of healthcare decisions and outspend men two to one on care—yet when it comes to designing, funding, and scaling health tech, they’re still treated like a niche.
Stopping Healthcare's Tapeworm with Zero Inflation Healthcare | Clayton Christensen Institute Director Ann Somers Hogg
The average American family spends over $24,000 a year on healthcare, and costs continue to rise faster than inflation. Why can't we create a healthcare system that delivers more value for less money?
From Family Business to Startup Success | Thyme Care Founder & CEO, Robin Shah
Each year, 2 million Americans are diagnosed with cancer and face a fragmented, overwhelming healthcare system with minimal guidance between doctor visits, even as they make life-altering decisions.
The Health Insurance Founder That Hates Insurance | Oscar Health co-founder Mario Schlosser
In this episode, we talk with Mario Schlosser, co-founder and CTO of Oscar Health, about building a tech-first health insurance company in an industry notorious for poor customer experiences.
Healthcare’s Eras Tour | NEA Co-CEO Mohamad Makhzoumi
Venture capital in healthcare has evolved from "the trailer park of venture investing" to a fundamental core tenant of the ecosystem, reflecting a quarter-century transformation of the entire industry.
In this episode, we sit down with Mohamad Makhzoumi, co-CEO of NEA, who shares his 25-year journey from unpaid intern to leader of one of the largest healthcare investment funds, offering his insights into the evolution of healthcare startups and VC.
A Brave New Medicaid World | Waymark CEO Dr. Rajaie Batniji
One in four Americans relies on Medicaid, yet the program faces billions in federal funding cuts.
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Rajaie Batniji, co-founder and CEO of Waymark, about delivering tech-enabled community care to Medicaid patients.
The Real Reason the Teladoc-Livongo Merger Went Sideways | Scrub Capital Co-Founder Rebecca Mitchell, MD
In 2020, telemedicine company Teladoc acquired remote patient monitoring company Livongo for a record $18.5 billion, creating a $38 billion entity. Today, the combined company is worth less than a tenth of that.
AI and Hard Tech in Healthcare | YC Partners Jared Friedman and Ankit Gupta
Startup accelerator and venture capital firm Y Combinator has a long history of backing early-stage healthcare startups, with a particular focus on technical founders tackling difficult problems. In this episode, YC partners Jared Friedman and Ankit Gupta share their insights on healthcare investing, the potential of AI in our industry, and why they believe young, tactical founders can play a role in reshaping healthcare.
Lessons from an $11B Healthcare Exit | Oak Street Health Founder Mike Pykosz
From law school to leading one of healthcare's most successful value-based care companies, Oak Street Health co-founder Mike Pykos shares the story of building, scaling, and ultimately selling his company to CVS for $11 billion.
He reveals the challenges of scaling a new care model, the importance of focusing on outcomes over financials, and what it takes to transform American healthcare.
The Low Down on Full Body MRIs | Ezra Co-founder & CEO Emi Gal
Full-body MRIs are a controversial and expensive screening tool that some believe could revolutionize early cancer detection, while others worry they create unnecessary anxiety and waste medical resources.
In this episode, we dive deep into this debate with Emi Gal, founder & CEO of Ezra, who is using AI to make full-body MRI screening faster, more accessible, and more accurate.
Making Companies Care About Your Health | Building H Co-Founder Thomas Goetz
In this episode about corporate responsibility and public health, the former WIRED editor explains why changing company behavior may be easier than changing consumer habits – and how a new health accountability index could help transform America.
The Shkreli Awards
From selling deceased patients' body parts to denying cancer treatment over upfront payments, the Lown Institute's annual Shkreli Awards spotlight the most egregious examples of profiteering and dysfunction in American healthcare. Dr. Vikas Saini, President of the Lown Institute, walks us through 2024's "winners" and what they reveal about the state of our healthcare system.
What's Ahead for Healthcare Innovation in 2025: Bessemer Venture Partners’ Annual Industry Predictions
In this special episode, Bessemer Venture Partners’ Healthcare and Life Sciences team shares the top industry developments they anticipate in the year to come, covering:
⚖️ The future of Obamacare exchanges under Trump
💊 Novel drug modalities
📊 Improved GLP-1 payment models
🏥 Caregiver workforce shifts
🤖 Multimodal clinical AI in practice
🔮 And more!