The Healthtech Podcast

Dr. James Somauroo
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The Healthtech Podcast covers the latest in health and technology through interviews with disruptive healthtech startups and leaders. Whether you’re a patient, founder, investor or simply interested in healthtech, The Healthtech Podcast has it covered. 🌍 Listeners in over 150 countries. 🎙 New episode every week. 🗣 Hosted by Dr James Somauroo. www.thehealthtechpodcast.com | www.somx.health | www.jamessomauroo.com

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    #417 Tomasz George from Freyr Health: What Does Real Longevity Science Look Like?

    In this week’s episode, James is joined by Tomasz George, co-founder and CEO of Freyr Health. Freyr Health believe everyone should own, control, and benefit from their medical data. Their platform unlocks the value of fragmented health records, enabling individuals and organisations to securely manage, share, and monetise health data on their own terms. By bridging the gap between global health systems and personal data ownership, they are building a new health economy that rewards patients, accelerates research, and drives better outcomes for all. Connect with Tomasz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomaszgeorge/ Learn more:https://www.freyrhealth.com/ Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.com Get in touch with James: www.jamessomauroo.com

    1h 30m

  2. 26 SEPT

    #416 Steve Roest from PocDoc: Is Point-of-Care Testing the Future of Preventative Health?

    In this week’s episode, James is joined by Steve Roest, co-founder and CEO of PocDoc. PocDocis is on a mission to transform how we detect and prevent chronic diseases—bringing diagnostics out of the lab and into the hands of the public. By combining proprietary smartphone-based blood testing with their digital health platform, PocDoc enables anyone to screen for conditions like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and chronic kidney disease—all with just a fingerprick of blood. Connect with Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveroest/ Learn more: https://pocdoc.co/ Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.com Get in touch with James: www.jamessomauroo.com

    1h 16m

  3. 17 SEPT

    #415 Rachel Murphy from The Grafter: How Founders Can Grow, Raise, and Exit The Smart Way

    In this week’s episode, James is joined by Rachel Murphy, founder of The Grafter, a consultancy that helps entrepreneurs maximise the value of their businesses ahead of an exit. Rachel shares her extensive experience in building and successfully exiting healthcare companies, offering practical insights on what founders should focus on.  Connect with Rachel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachthegrafter/ Learn more: https://thegrafter.com/ Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.com Get in touch with James: www.jamessomauroo.com

    56 min

  4. 10 SEPT

    #414 Olivia Burns from Hypoplas: What Startups Get So Wrong About ‘Patient-Centric’ Design

    In this week’s episode, James is joined by Olivia Burns, Founder of Hypoplas, a company on a mission to redesign the hospital gown to be more sustainable, dignified, and cost-effective for patients. Her mission is to drive sustainable innovation in healthcare by improving both patient care and system integration. Connect with James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctorodonovan/ Contact Olivia: hello@hypoplas.com Learn more: https://www.hypoplas.com/ Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.com Get in touch with James: www.jamessomauroo.com

    1h 8m

  5. 3 SEPT

    #413 James O’ Donovan from CHIC: Why the Future of Healthcare Starts with Community Health Workers

    In this week’s episode, James is joined by Dr. James O’Donovan, Head of Research at the Community Health Impact Coalition (CHIC). CHIC is a global movement working to ensure community health workers are recognised as essential, salaried professionals. Their mission is to transform healthcare systems by scaling high-impact, community-led models and driving policy change through evidence, advocacy, and grassroots leadership. Connect with James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctorodonovan/ Learn more: https://joinchic.org/ Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.com Get in touch with James: www.jamessomauroo.com

    1h 8m

  6. 27 AUG

    #412 Aashima Gupta from Google Cloud: Can AI fix healthcare? Unpacking tech change at scale

    This week, James is joined by Aashima Gupta, global director of healthcare strategy and solutions at Google Cloud. With 26 years of experience growing, differentiating, and improving businesses through technology transformation, Aashima is passionate about collaborating with and empowering companies to elevate the strategic value delivered to their ecosystem - ranging from new models for care, revenue generation, and improved patient experiences. Aashima also leads the GenAI strategy for Healthcare industry at Google Cloud by navigating the dynamic intersection of industry needs and new technologies to make healthcare more accessible.  Connect with Aashima: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aashimagupta/ Apply to be a guest: https://www.thehealthtechpodcast.com/ Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: https://www.healthtechpigeon.com/ Get in touch with James: https://www.jamessomauroo.com/

    1h 15m

  7. 20 AUG

    #411 Dr Ross Harper from Limbic: Is It Unethical Not to Use AI in Mental Health Care? (Part 1)

    In the first episode of this two-part series, James is joined by Dr. Ross Harper, CEO and co-founder of Limbic. Limbic is developing clinical-grade AI tools for mental health care, designed to be deployed in clinical settings. Their goal is to enhance the capacity of trained professionals and help meet the overwhelming demand for mental health services. Connect with Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/refharper/ Learn more: https://www.limbic.ai/ Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.com Get in touch with James: www.jamessomauroo.com

    49 min

  8. 15 AUG

    #410 Lara Lewington from the BBC: How is AI Shaping the Future of Medicine?

    This week, James is joined by Lara Lewington, technology broadcaster, journalist, and AI commentator. Lara has presented a variety of programmes across ITV and BBC, including fifteen years on the BBC's flagship technology show, Click. Her book 'Hacking Humanity', published in July 2025, is the ultimate guide to the tech-driven health revolution we are approaching.  Learn more: https://www.laralewington.com/ Apply to be a guest: https://www.thehealthtechpodcast.com/  Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: https://www.healthtechpigeon.com/ Get in touch with James: https://www.jamessomauroo.com/

    1h 7m
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The Healthtech Podcast covers the latest in health and technology through interviews with disruptive healthtech startups and leaders. Whether you’re a patient, founder, investor or simply interested in healthtech, The Healthtech Podcast has it covered. 🌍 Listeners in over 150 countries. 🎙 New episode every week. 🗣 Hosted by Dr James Somauroo. www.thehealthtechpodcast.com | www.somx.health | www.jamessomauroo.com

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  • Creator
    Dr. James Somauroo
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    429
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Som.X Limited
  • Show Website
    The Healthtech Podcast

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