On this episode of "How I Built This," we sit down with Daniel Etra, the visionary founder of RethinkFirst. Born and raised in New York City, Daniel's transformation from finance worker to change-maker led him to address the needs of underserved populations in healthcare. Tune in as Daniel shares his journey in tackling the shortage of clinicians for autism and revolutionizing treatment through technology. Join us for an inspiring conversation on building a purpose-driven business that's reshaping the landscape of autism care and improving outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities.

We 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 health. She witnessed the existing gap in the healthcare system, which fails to adequately detect and support expecting and new mothers. Canopie was born out of Anne's personal and professional experiences, aiming to equip mothers with comprehensive care and empower their mental and emotional well-being. Join us as we delve into Anne Wanlund's remarkable story and the transformative impact of Canopie on maternal health support.

On this episode of Who The Health Started That?, we'll hear from Noah Robinson himself about his journey in creating Innerworld. From the initial idea that sparked his passion for mental health support, to the challenges he faced in building a cutting-edge VR platform that could deliver effective peer-led support in a virtual space.

Democratizing Nutrition Education: Empowering Health Choices for All with Yumlish Founder Shireen Abdullah

In 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 culturally relevant nutrition education resources. She explains how this experience led her to create Yumlish, which focuses on providing nutrition education at scale and democratizing access to this knowledge.

On 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 growing up in a healthcare family and how that led to his interest in human factors and performance science. He also talks about his time in special operations and how it reshaped his thinking on managing stress and risk.

Chronic 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 and criminal lawyer turned pain management expert. Her journey of personal struggle and resilience led her to create a groundbreaking virtual care center that offers interdisciplinary and personalized support to patients suffering from chronic pain. Join us as we uncover the secrets of Override Health, a company that's shaking up the healthcare industry and giving hope to those who feel left behind.

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Paige Wilson, the founder of Naborforce, a company that provides friendly and supportive backup for seniors who want to maintain their independence. Paige shares the challenges she faced in starting Naborforce, the impact the company has had on seniors and their families, and her vision for the future of senior care.

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Paige Wilson, the founder of Naborforce, a company that provides friendly and supportive backup for seniors who want to maintain their independence. Paige shares the challenges she faced in starting Naborforce, the impact the company has had on seniors and their families, and her vision for the future of senior care.

Transforming Health Care for Individuals with Disabilities in the ER.

We 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 StationMD and how he transitioned from an ER doctor to an educator for this often overlooked population. He discusses the challenges and rewards of providing the highest quality of medical care for individuals with I/DD and fostering their independence. You'll also learn about the unique telemedicine platform StationMD uses and the special training its doctors receive to address the complex health needs of this population. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the critical work StationMD is doing to improve the quality of life for patients with I/DD and those providing their care!

Transforming Health Care for Individuals with Disabilities in the ER.

We 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 StationMD and how he transitioned from an ER doctor to an educator for this often overlooked population. He discusses the challenges and rewards of providing the highest quality of medical care for individuals with I/DD and fostering their independence. You'll also learn about the unique telemedicine platform StationMD uses and the special training its doctors receive to address the complex health needs of this population. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the critical work StationMD is doing to improve the quality of life for patients with I/DD and those providing their care!

Where do you look for answers and advice after a cancer diagnosis? Well this week, we sit down with Anju Mathews, the CEO & Founder of OncoLens, who asked herself how can we improve the cancer care experience. Anju shares her personal journey, the inspiration behind OncoLens, and how her previous startups led to its success. OncoLens is a revolutionary care platform for cancer patients, offering data collaboration and clinical decision support to improve patient outcomes and break down silos in the medical industry. Don't miss this powerful and enlightening conversation on the future of cancer care and the impact of data collaboration.

Unlocking 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 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.

How 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, 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.

Feeling overwhelmed as a new parent? Tune in to learn how Major Care can help! Their virtual postpartum doulas are here to provide affordable and accessible remote care to new parents everywhere. With certifications from top birth work agencies and additional training in lactation, perinatal depression and anxiety, and baby-wearing, their team is ready to support you in your postpartum journey. Don't navigate parenthood alone, join us for this episode with Mandy Major on Who The Health Started That? to learn more about Major Care and the resources available to you.

Join 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 can make a difference in an emergency on this episode of Who The Health Started That?