In this insightful episode, Ivan shares his incredible journey from medical school with aspirations of becoming a surgeon, to interning at DeepMind, and ultimately founding a transformative healthcare company, Suvera.
Ivan outlines the challenges he faced in shifting from founder to CEO, the importance of unlearning and relearning, and his strategic focus on leveraging data science in medicine. He talks about the crucial decision to pursue primary care in the NHS for early and proactive treatment, navigating complex health systems, the role of AI, and the evolving landscape of chronic disease management.
Ivan's story highlights the power of perseverance, the importance of testing assumptions, and the future of healthcare technology. Tune in to gain valuable insights from Ivan's experiences, his approach to building a successful health tech startup, and his vision for the future of healthcare.
00:00 From Founder to CEO: The Journey Begins
00:28 Ivan's Early Journey: From Medical School to DeepMind
02:02 The Intersection of Medicine and Data Science
03:32 Building a Healthcare Company: Challenges and Insights
05:54 The Birth of Suvera: From Research to Reality
09:17 Navigating the Complexities of Healthcare Systems
20:08 Forming the Core Team and Early Development
21:37 Evolving as a Leader: From Intern to CEO
23:10 The Journey to Becoming a CEO
23:25 Building Self-Confidence as a Leader
24:33 Learning from Other Founders
25:00 The Fundraising Experience
28:23 Navigating Business Pivots
30:36 Scaling and Iterating the Business Model
34:26 The Role of AI in Healthcare
36:26 Future of Chronic Disease Management
38:44 Retrospective Insights and Resources
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