In this episode of The One Percent Doctor, host Adam Lamb sits down with Dr. Daniel Kwan, an emergency medicine physician and venture partner at Good AI Capital. Dr. Kwan shares his unconventional journey from the ER to the world of healthcare startups and venture capital. He opens up about how growing up in Silicon Valley, along with his exposure to both medicine and technology, sparked a deep interest in solving problems beyond the traditional clinical setting.
Together, Adam and Daniel discuss the growing intersection of AI, data, and medicine—exploring how precision healthcare, preventative strategies, and founder-driven innovation are reshaping the future of patient care. Dr. Kwan offers practical insights for physicians looking to break out of the mold and explains why failure, networking, and flexibility are essential to building something impactful. If you’re a doctor with a startup idea or simply curious about where medicine is headed, this conversation will inspire and inform.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Daniel Kwan
01:28 Journey into Medicine and Technology
05:04 Influence of Silicon Valley on Innovation
09:14 Transition to Venture Capital and Startups
12:38 Cultural Attitudes Towards Failure in Medicine
17:34 Opportunities for Physicians in Startups
18:49 Current Focus at Good AI Capital
19:19 Founders and Market Fit in AI
22:56 The Importance of Data in Healthcare
25:30 Proactive vs Reactive Medicine
28:40 The Future of Personalized Medicine
31:06 Networking and Building Connections
37:08 Opportunities for Physicians in AI
QUOTES
“Failure isn’t a bad thing in Silicon Valley—it’s a merit badge.” – Dr. Daniel Kwan
“You don’t have to be in Silicon Valley to innovate, but you do have to surround yourself with the right people.” – Adam Lamb
“The more shots on goal you take, the better chance you have at success.” – Dr. Daniel Kwan
“You can’t change your genetics, but you can change your behavior—and AI helps us figure out where to start.” – Dr. Daniel Kwan
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Daniel Kwan
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-kwan-md-mba-3531b03/
Website: https://goodai.capital/
Adam Lamb
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamlamb33/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adam.lamb.718/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-lamb-tx/
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