During episode 55, we learned from an innovative healthcare business executive in both venture-backed and Fortune 50 organizations and why she launched her company while starting a family of her own and seeing firsthand the gaps in healthcare for consumers.   Leah Sparks is the CEO of Wildflower Health; a company incredibly passionate and deeply committed…

During episode 54, I spent time with a visionary leader and serial entrepreneur in the field of Women’s Health.  Dr. Jessica Grossman is the CEO of Medicines360, a non-profit pharmaceutical organization dedicated to removing cost as a barrier to health by developing and providing affordable women’s health products. While together, Jessica shared her journey of…

During episode 53, I wanted to take a moment with all of you and share some thoughts and observations I’ve recently experienced regarding the topic of mental health and well-being during this pandemic.  While listening to any of our episodes, please make sure to join our free online community at passionatepioneers.com in order to share…

During episode 52 and this expert Coronavirus update, we spent time with a nationally-recognized community health worker turned entrepreneur to discuss the impact on social determinants of health during the pandemic.  Manik Bhat is the Chief Strategy Officer of Healthify, a New York-based startup that provides leading solutions to address the social determinants of health…

During episode 51, I spent time with a best-selling author, acclaimed TED speaker, and one of the nation’s most influential digital health leaders that is laser-focused on accelerating the adoption of practical, non-partisan fixes to our healthcare system. Dave Chase is the co-founder of Health Rosetta and leads the vision to empower community-owned health plans,…

During episode 50, I took a moment to discuss the recently launched COVID-19 Data Challenge with the American Heart Association, Hitachi, and our team at BurstIQ and to offer a behind-the-scenes look how the data challenge came to be and why this global initiative was actually years in the making. Before we dive in, it…

During episode 49 and this expert Coronavirus update, I felt it was essential to learn from a national healthcare innovation leader how the pandemic is impacting the health of our k-12 students across the nation.  Josh Golomb is the CEO of Hazel Health, a healthcare company offering all children access to healthcare through in-school virtual…

During episode 48, I spent time with an ivy league trained neuroscientist turned entrepreneur to discuss her pioneering and impactful brain health work and company.   Dr. Yael Katz is the co-founder and CEO of BrainCheck, a comprehensive cognitive health startup to help people of all ages understand what’s happening in their brains. BrainCheck’s easy-to-use platform…

During episode 47, and since it is National Nurses Week, we brought LinkedIn’s Top Nursing Influencer, national thought leader, author, and innovation evangelist onto the podcast.  Dr. Bonnie Clipper is the chief clinical officer at Wambi and was the first vice president of innovation for the American Nurses Association, where she created the innovation framework…

In episode 46, I had the honor to spend time with a healthcare visionary who has dedicated his 30-year career to leading disruptive medical technology companies and shepherding a global movement to transform healthcare to Precision Health.  Kevin Hrusovsky is the Chairman and CEO of Quanterix and the Founder and Chairman of Powering Precision Health…