Narratives of Purpose®

Claire Murigande
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Narratives of Purpose is an award nominated podcast that brings you inspiring individual stories of change makers. The show was launched in December 2020 by Dr. Claire Murigande to showcase founders of impact-driven companies and initiatives to a global audience. Topics include youth empowerment in remote communities, global health equity initiatives, and sustainable food systems of the future. Dr. Murigande is a leader in the life sciences industry, a passionate champion for furthering the advancement and impact of women in healthcare, and a TEDx speaker. (more about her at www.murigande.com)

  1. Aug 4

    Bridging Continents, Scaling Impact - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Safia Agueni

    Beyond the Proof-Of-Concept: How HealthSeed Is Scaling Healthcare Innovation Across Borders. In the final episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Safia Agueni, the COO and co-founder of HealthSeed. HealthSeed is a Swiss healthcare venture studio helping biotech, medtech, diagnostics, AI drug discovery, and digital-health companies launch and scale across Europe, North America, and MENA. In this interview, Safia shares her journey from nearly two decades in Big Pharma to launching HealthSeed, and why so many European health startups end up leaving the continent. She also discusses bridging innovation ecosystems across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and the power of community and trusted networks in building impactful ventures. A must-listen for health tech entrepreneurs, impact investors, and anyone curious about what it really takes to bring healthcare innovation to patients worldwide. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript. LINKS: Connect with Safia Agueni on LINKEDINLearn more about HealthSeed at healhseed.vcFollow HealthSeed on social media: LinkedInListen to all our HIMSS26 Europe episodes at bit.ly/himsseu26 Follow our host Dr. Claire Murigande: WEBSITE | LINKEDINFollow us: LinkedInConnect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com | subscribe to our newsTell us what you think: write a review CHAPTERS: 00:19 - Introducing the HIMSS Europe 2026 Special Series 01:35 - Safia Agueni's background and why she co-founded HealthSeed 04:50 - HealthSeed's three pillars, their target and focus 07:08 - The European startup exodus 10:15 - How HealthSeed supports companies 12:10 - Regional nuances: scaling in Africa and the Middle East 15:52 - HealthSeed's unique value proposition 17:57 - The HIMSS 2026 InnovationXchange 20:30 - The power of community and network to drive business 22:26 - Safia's advice for aspiring purpose-driven entrepreneurs Mentioned in this episode: Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland SwissCast Network

    Bridging Continents, Scaling Impact - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Safia Agueni

  2. Jul 28

    Africa's AI Health Revolution - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Valentine Kamau

    How Africa Is Reimagining Healthcare with AI. In the fifth episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande sits down with Valentine Kamau, the creator and host of AI HealthBeat Africa. They explore the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and health tech across the African continent. Valentine shares her journey from health sciences researcher to podcaster, her mission to amplify the voices of African health tech innovators, and the groundbreaking solutions she has featured on her show. Together, Claire and Valentine discuss the biggest challenges facing African health tech startups and reflect on the global push for patient-centered, preventive healthcare. A timely conversation on cross-continental collaboration, Pan-African innovation, and what it truly means to build health technology for all. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript. LINKS: Connect with Valentine Kamau on LINKEDINLearn more about AI HealthBeat Africa at aihealthdialoguesafrica.substack.comFollow AI HealthBeat Africa on their social media channels: YouTube | LinkedIn | X | TikTok | Instagram Follow our host Dr. Claire Murigande: WEBSITE | LINKEDINFollow us: LinkedInConnect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com | subscribe to our newsTell us what you think: write a review CHAPTERS: 00:19 - Introducing the HIMSS Europe 2026 Special Series 01:25 - Valentine Kamau's Journey from Health Sciences to Podcasting 04:54 - Innovative Solutions and Broader Impact on the Continent 07:41 - Challenges and Opportunities in African Health Tech 11:03 - Valentine's Take on Global Perspectives and Collaboration Mentioned in this episode: Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland SwissCast Network

    Africa's AI Health Revolution - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Valentine Kamau

  3. Jul 21

    Rewiring The Next Generation - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Marc Ritter

    Addicted by Design: How Big Tech is Wiring Young Brains and What We Can Do About It. In the fourth episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Marc Ritter, the CEO and co-founder of AWE Digital Wellness. AWE Digital Wellness is the first online mental health platform specifically aimed at addressing internet and phone addiction in youth, teenagers, and young adults. In this conversation, Marc unpacks the science behind smartphone addiction, digital burnout, and the mental health crisis quietly unfolding in the next generation. He shares how his own struggle with internet overuse led him to study neurobiological addiction patterns — and ultimately build a safer tech ecosystem for kids. Claire and Marc also explore the dangers of unregulated AI (including the landmark Rain v. OpenAI case), and why simply banning social media for teens isn't enough. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript. LINKS: Connect with Marc Ritter on LINKEDINLearn more about AWE Digital Wellness at awewellness.org Follow our host Dr. Claire Murigande: WEBSITE | LINKEDINFollow us: LinkedInConnect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com | subscribe to our newsTell us what you think: write a review CHAPTERS: 00:19 - Introduction to HIMSS Europe 2026 special series 01:50 - Marc Ritter's Journey and Research in Mental Health and Technology Addiction 05:23 - The AWE Wellness Platform: AI-enhanced Therapy Targeting Youth Addiction 07:03 - AWE's Product Innovation: the Smarter Phone for Healthy Tech Use 10:10 - Digital Burnout: Fragmented Attention Through Information Overload 14:23 - AI Safety Gaps, Corporate Responsibility, and the Need for Regulation 18:58 - Marc's Outlook on AI’s Impact on Healthcare and Youth Well-being Mentioned in this episode: Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland SwissCast Network

    Rewiring The Next Generation - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Marc Ritter

  4. Jul 14

    Rewriting Women's Health Investing - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Maryann Selfe

    Why Women's Health Is the Investment Opportunity Investors Are Missing. In the third episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande sits down with investment strategist Maryann Selfe, Founder of The Billion Dollar Blindspot. With 25 years in institutional capital markets, Maryann brings a rare financial lens to a sector long underserved by research and funding. She shares how data gaps created by the systematic exclusion of women from clinical trials have distorted investment models — and why that's finally starting to change. The discussion digs into the forces now converging to make women's health a compelling investment thesis: a massive demographic shift, the great wealth transfer, cultural change, and post-COVID technology breakthroughs. Maryann also introduces her platform, The Billion Dollar Blindspot, and her book of the same name — a practical guide for investors ready to enter the space. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript. LINKS: Connect with Maryann Self on LINKEDINLearn more about The Billion Dollar Blindspot platform at billiondollarblindspot.comFind all the details about Maryann's book at billiondollarblindspot.com/the-book Follow our host Dr. Claire Murigande: WEBSITE | LINKEDINFollow us: LinkedInConnect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com | subscribe to our newsTell us what you think: write a review CHAPTERS: 00:19 - Introducing the HIMSS Europe 2026 Special Series and the Women's Health panel 02:27 - Maryann Selfe’s Journey From Banking to Discovering Untapped Opportunities in Women's Health Investing 06:25 - The Billion Dollar Blindspot: the Capital Intelligence Platform Breaking Down Healthcare and Women's Health 08:37 - Challenges in Investing in Women's Health and Why Invest Now 10:50 - The Billion Dollar Blindspot: Why Did Maryann Write the Book? And What Does it Cover? Mentioned in this episode: Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland SwissCast Network

    Rewriting Women's Health Investing - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Maryann Selfe

  5. Jul 7

    Making Medicine More Human - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Dr. Hannah Allen

    AI in Healthcare: How Heidi Is Giving Doctors More Time with Patients. In the second episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Dr. Hannah Allen, the Chief Medical Officer at Heidi. Heidi is building an AI Care Partner to expand clinical capacity by supporting every stage of care delivery. In addition to its AI scribe, Heidi gives clinicians access to trusted medical research at the point of care, and Comms, enabling healthcare teams to coordinate patient communications. In this interview, Dr. Hannah shares her journey into digital health. She talks about challenges in healthcare AI adoption, such as interoperability and managing regulatory differences across global markets. Dr Hannah sees the future of AI in healthcare as an enabler to making medicine more human, shifting from patient-centered to person-centered care. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript. LINKS: Connect with Dr. Hannah Allen on LINKEDINRead the article on Dr. Hannah's journey: Blog postLearn more about Heidi at heidihealth.comFollow Heidi on their social media channels: LinkedIn | X | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Follow our host Dr. Claire Murigande: WEBSITE | LINKEDINFollow us: LinkedInConnect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com | subscribe to our newsTell us what you think: write a review CHAPTERS: 00:19 - Introduction to HIMSS Europe 2026 special series 01:30 - Dr. Hannah Allen's journey through innovation 05:30 - What is Heidi and How does it work? 07:22 - Heidi's broader platform vision 09:31 - Challenges in healthcare AI adoption 16:52 - The future of AI in healthcare Mentioned in this episode: Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland SwissCast Network

    Making Medicine More Human - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Dr. Hannah Allen

  6. Jun 30

    Embracing AI in Healthcare - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Hal Wolf

    Challenges and Opportunities in Transforming Healthcare Delivery. In this first episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande reconnects with Hal Wolf, the President and CEO of HIMSS. HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) is a non-profit organization with a strong commitment to advancing global health through technology, supporting the transformation of the health ecosystem and fostering health equity. In this conversation, Hal and Claire talk about the important role of information in modern healthcare technology, addressing workforce shortages through digital health innovations, and learning beyond borders to integrate global perspectives on healthcare. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript. LINKS: Learn more about HIMSS activities and events at himss.orgFollow HIMSS on their social media channels: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Follow our host Dr. Claire Murigande: WEBSITE | LINKEDINFollow us: LinkedInConnect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com | subscribe to our newsTell us what you think: write a review CHAPTERS: 00:19 - Introduction to HIMSS Europe 2026 Special Series 02:41 - The Role of Information in Healthcare Technology 11:11 - Global Perspectives in Healthcare Innovation 15:49 - Challenges and Innovations in Healthcare 21:20 - The Transformation of Health Monitoring through Digital Tools 24:13 - The Role of AI in Healthcare Mentioned in this episode: Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland SwissCast Network

    Embracing AI in Healthcare - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Hal Wolf

  7. 09/27/2025

    On Bridging Theory and Practice in Health AI - HIMSS Europe Series with Amanda Leal

    Accountability and Responsible AI Governance in Healthcare. In this final episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Amanda Leal, the AI governance and policy specialist at HealthAI. HealthAI, the global agency for responsible AI in health, is an independent nonprofit organization that promotes equitable access to AI-powered health innovations. In this interview, Amanda reflects on her personal journey within the realm of healthcare and AI governance. Drawing from her legal background and experiences in tech policy, she shares her motivation to contribute to AI governance within the health sector. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript. LINKS: Connect with Amanda Leal: LINKEDINLearn more about HealthAI at healthai.agencyFollow HealthAI on their social media channels: LinkedIn | Twitter/X | Instagram | YouTubeListen to all our HIMSS Europe episodes at bit.ly/himsseu Follow our host Dr. Claire Murigande: WEBSITE | LINKEDINFollow us: LinkedInConnect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com | subscribe to our newsTell us what you think: write a review This interview was recorded by Megan McCrory from the SwissCast Podcast Network. This series was produced with the support of Shawn Smith at Dripping in Black. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - AI Governance and Accountability 01:23 - Introducing Amanda and HealthAI 03:18 - HealthAI's Mission and Activities 06:32 - AI Governance in The Health Sector 09:29 - Addressing the Gender Gap in AI 11:55 - Gender Inequality and AI Development Mentioned in this episode: Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland SwissCast Network

    On Bridging Theory and Practice in Health AI - HIMSS Europe Series with Amanda Leal

  8. 09/25/2025

    On Transitioning to Gender-Specific Medicine - HIMSS Europe Series with Thao Nguyen

    Utilising Existing Clinical Data for Gender-Specific Health Improvements. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Equal Care Founder & CEO Thao Nguyen. Equal Care is rewriting medicine with precision, equity and inclusion by certifying prevention, diagnostics, and treatments with sex and gender balanced clinical data. Thao's insights reveal an optimism for the future, with expectations for increased recognition and implementation of gender-specific practices across the healthcare continuum, ultimately leading to a paradigm shift that will benefit patients, healthcare providers, and the pharmaceutical industry alike. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript. LINKS: Connect with Thao Nguyen: LINKEDINLearn more about Equal Care at equal-care.org Follow Equal Care on their social media channels: LinkedIn | InstagramListen to Episode 72 from our Women's Health series, Thao's first guest feature on Narratives of Purpose Follow our host Dr. Claire Murigande: WEBSITE | LINKEDINFollow us: LinkedInConnect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com | subscribe to our newsTell us what you think: write a review This interview was recorded by Megan McCrory from the SwissCast Podcast Network. This series was produced with the support of Shawn Smith at Dripping in Black. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Normalising Gender-Specific Medicine 01:23 - Introducing Thao and Equal Care 04:48 - Addressing the Gender Health Gap Through Data 09:18 - Becoming the Number One Startup in Digital Health Innovation 13:07 - Gender-Specific Health in the Future Mentioned in this episode: Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland SwissCast Network

    On Transitioning to Gender-Specific Medicine - HIMSS Europe Series with Thao Nguyen
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Narratives of Purpose is an award nominated podcast that brings you inspiring individual stories of change makers. The show was launched in December 2020 by Dr. Claire Murigande to showcase founders of impact-driven companies and initiatives to a global audience. Topics include youth empowerment in remote communities, global health equity initiatives, and sustainable food systems of the future. Dr. Murigande is a leader in the life sciences industry, a passionate champion for furthering the advancement and impact of women in healthcare, and a TEDx speaker. (more about her at www.murigande.com)

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  • Creator
    Claire Murigande
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    104
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Claire Murigande
  • Show Website
    Narratives of Purpose®