Provider's Edge | Peak Performance Guide for Healthcare Entrepreneurs

Provider's Edge | Peak Performance Guide for Healthcare Entrepreneurs

The healthcare industry is in a state of flux, with new technologies, regulations, and challenges emerging all the time. Healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders face an uphill battle, competing with established players in the industry while striving to make a positive impact. The Provider's Edge is a podcast that recognizes these challenges and aims to provide a roadmap for success. Sabrina Runbeck, the host of Provider's Edge podcast, has first-hand experience with the challenges facing healthcare entrepreneurs. As a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate with more than 12 years of experience in public health and neuroscience, she has seen the toll that burnout and other obstacles can take on healthcare professionals. After overcoming burnout herself, Sabrina took a career pivot, leveraging public speaking to share her true mission. Sabrina believes that changemakers in healthcare do not burn out because they want to do less. They want to do more of what they love and be seen and appreciated. She is passionate about helping healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders break free from the traditional healthcare model and creates a business that not only generates income but also has a positive social impact. In each episode of Provider's Edge, Sabrina and her guests provide valuable insights and actionable tips to help healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders overcome the common obstacles that they face. They provide guidance on improving operational efficiency, reducing provider fatigue, increasing access to meet patient expectations, and introducing the next generation of healthcare innovators who are truly making a difference. Sabrina and her guests are experts in their field and have a wealth of knowledge to share. They provide real-world examples and practical advice that you can implement right away to transform your business. The Provider's Edge podcast is the perfect podcast for healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders who want to make a difference in the world. As a healthcare business owner, you can have it all - an efficient team, clients who feel well cared for, and reclaim an extra day per week. Sabrina and her guests will guide you through the process of rewriting the rules for your business so you can have more time off, a great team, and more income. They will help you break down the barriers that are holding you back and show you how to take control of your business, your life, and your future. In addition to the podcast, Sabrina runs a monthly event called "Healthcare Disruptors Think Tank," which is a collaborative networking event that brings together healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders to share ideas and insights. Sabrina believes that collaboration is key to success in the healthcare industry, and she is passionate about building relationships and sharing knowledge. Podcast speaking has become one of the most effective ways for healthcare entrepreneurs to scale their businesses in today's world. The Provider's Edge podcast provides a platform for entrepreneurs to share their expertise, build credibility, and connect with a wider audience. Sabrina understands the importance of leveraging podcast speaking to scale your business, and she encourages healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders to embrace this platform. The Provider's Edge is the perfect podcast for healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders who want to make a difference in the world. Join Sabrina and her guests to discuss the smartest strategies for scaling your business and creating a positive social impact in the healthcare industry. Start listening today and take your healthcare business to the next level! For more information about the podcast or Sabrina Runbeck visit SabrinaRunbeck.com

Episodes

December 17, 2025 19 mins

Candid insights. Tactical advice. Real talk on what investors actually look for.


Too many brilliant women-led startups struggle to get noticed by VCs.

It’s not always about your product—it’s about how you position, present, an...

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Let’s be honest—founders are burned out from cold outreach and investor ghosting.

You’ve built something real, but the right people just aren’t seeing it.

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AI won't win in healthcare unless clinicians—and patients—trust it.


In this episode, I sat down with healthcare innovation expert Linda Macomber, who’s ...

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We went beyond basic health coverage. From understanding multigenerational expectations to implementing creative, budget-conscious perks like flexible PTO or caregiver support—this is about building a workplace people want to stay in.


Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

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You built your company to create impact—but are you actually protecting what you’re building?


In this episode, I sit down with Dr. David Mandell, an attorney, MBA, and wealth strategist who’s spent over 30 yea...

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You don’t need another full-time exec—you need someone who knows how to build the foundation for scale. In this episode, we expose one of the most expensive mistakes health tech founders and system leaders make: hiring too fast, too...

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I used to believe that telling my story in full was enough to inspire trust—and capital. But the truth is, how you position your story in a pitch can be the difference between another “we’ll pass” and you...

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October 15, 2025 28 mins

Curious why your traction isn’t translating into checks?

Listen in as we uncover the investor signals that actually matter—and why underrepresented founders can win by doing things differently.

Emotionally real, data-backed, ...

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If you’ve ever thought, “I need to be more ready before I pitch,” this episode is your wake-up call. 

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Tired of cold-pitching investors who don’t get what you’re building?

What if capital started chasing you?

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What happens when six bold women founders get two minutes to pitch life-changing health innovations… and three minutes to prove they’re investor-ready?

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Why do some founders raise with ease—while others, equally talented, get ghosted?


In this episode, we reverse the roles: three HealthTech investors answer real questions from early-stage founders on what makes them say “yes.”


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When you’re building a healthcare startup, there’s one resource you can’t afford to waste—your people. 

Too often, founders lose top talent because they rely on quick fixes instead of designing compensation and incentives that keep employees engaged for the long haul.

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Burnout isn’t just a clinical issue—it’s a leadership one. And most clinicians-turned-founders are burning the candle at both ends while trying to serve, scale, and stay sane. Read more

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𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒘𝒊𝒏 𝒂 𝒄𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕. 

But what happens after the go-live? 

Too many health tech companies lose momentum right when they should be deepening trust and adoption.

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What if a single piece of technology could improve patient healing rates by 35%—without adding extra work for clinicians?

That’s exactly what Swift Medical is proving with their AI-powered wound care platform. With over 30 million wound assessments and 40+ peer-reviewed studies, their solution in...

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    You have under 2 minutes to win an investor’s attention.

    Most VCs decide in the first 30–90 seconds whether to keep listening.

    If you’re a women-led healthtech founder, that window is your make-or-break moment—and your scienc...

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    What if building your HealthTech solution was only half the battle, because the real game is connecting humans and data across an entire ecosystem?

    That’s the challenge Eugene Pozdnikov, CEO of CYBX, is tackling head-on. 

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    When your frontline workers are burnt out, and your admin team is buried in spreadsheets… it’s not a staffing issue. It’s a system issue.

    In this episode of Provider’s Ed...

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    In this episode, I sat down with Phil Beckett to unpack the true complexity of making health data work. 

    From mismatched baby names and identity errors to AI-powered community simulations, we explored why data usability—not just availability—is key to lasting change. 

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