The Clinician Founder Podcast 🙋

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Where Clinicians become Founders. Join Dr. Shubhendu Kulshreshtha as he interviews doctors and health professionals who’ve built impactful ventures—while staying true to their clinical roots. Building on the success of 24 episodes of Season 1 - The Medic Side-Hustles, we now focus in on Clinician Founders. From digital health startups to community-led initiatives, each episode dives into the how, why, and what now of building something beyond the bedside. For clinicians who want more than medicine—this is your podcast.

  1. 12/17/2025

    EP36 - Season Finale - Building a Business Around Expertise w/ Dr. KP

    👉 Join the Actionship - Apply now: https://shubhendu-vro8kysw.scoreapp.com Assess your Founder Journey - https://www.coachwithshub.com/quiz My LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/s-kulshreshtha KP's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishnapriya-balanarayanan-414088101/ Summary In this episode of the Clinician Founder podcast, Dr. Shubhendu Kulshreshtha speaks with Dr. KP Balan, an emergency medicine registrar and founder of KP Balan Pty Ltd. They discuss Dr. Balan's journey from India to Australia, the challenges faced by international medical graduates, and the importance of building a business around one's expertise. Dr. Balan shares insights on the AMC exam preparation, the significance of authenticity in business, and the need for advocacy for international medical graduates. The conversation emphasizes the importance of passion, resilience, and community support in the journey of clinician founders. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Clinician Founder Podcast 01:28 Meet Dr. KP Balan: A Journey from Clinician to Founder 04:31 The Journey to Landing the First Job in Australia 07:15 The Birth of a Tutoring Business 10:50 Identifying Gaps in AMC Exam Preparation 13:07 Valuing Expertise in a Competitive Market 16:11 Building a Brand Through Word of Mouth 19:17 Personalized Teaching: The Key to Success 22:28 The Passion Behind the Business 22:57 Reflections on Career Choices and Timing 25:40 Navigating the Journey of Clinician Founders 28:17 Future Aspirations and Advocacy for International Doctors 31:25 Challenges in the Medical Job Market 33:42 Empowering Women in Medicine 35:51 Building Trust and Authenticity as a Founder 38:09 The Importance of Passion in Entrepreneurship 46:27 Advice for Aspiring Podcasters Keywords Clinician Founder, Dr. KP Balan, AMC Exam, International Medical Graduates, Australia, Medical Education, Entrepreneurship, Women in Medicine, Career Guidance, Healthcare Innovation Affiliate Link (profits will support the channel and podcast): Get Riverside - my podcasting software of choice: https://riverside.sjv.io/JKdBYR

    51 min

  2. 12/10/2025

    Ep35 - Clinician Creator Economy with Dr. Ferguson - Launching Deaku

    👉 Join the Actionship - Apply now: https://shubhendu-vro8kysw.scoreapp.com Assess your Founder Journey - https://www.coachwithshub.com/quiz Oscar's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-oscar-ferguson/ My LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/s-kulshreshtha Summary In this conversation, Dr. Oscar Ferguson and Dr. Shubhendu Kulshreshtha discuss the importance of identifying a target audience in relation to a social mission and commercial objectives. They emphasize the need for value creation in content strategy, exploring how to effectively communicate and engage with the audience. Keywords target audience, social mission, commercial value, content strategy, value creation Affiliate Link (profits will support the channel and podcast): Get Riverside - my podcasting software of choice: https://riverside.sjv.io/JKdBYR

    50 min

  3. 12/03/2025

    Ep34 Clinician to CGO - How Patchwork was born w/ Dr. Jing Ouyang

    Join the Actionship - click here for more info. Assess your Founder Journey - https://www.coachwithshub.com/quiz My LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/s-kulshreshtha Jing's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jingouyang1/ Summary In this conversation, Jing Ouyang and Shubhendu Kulshreshtha discuss their journey in healthcare innovation, focusing on the challenges faced by clinicians and the potential for technology to enhance their experience. They explore the need for a more efficient system that mirrors the convenience of consumer services like Uber, aiming to improve both clinician satisfaction and patient care. Keywords healthcare innovation, clinician experience, technology in hospitals, patient care, digital transformation

    49 min

  4. 11/26/2025

    Ep 33 Building Scalable Communities with Dr. Tessa Davis

    Join the Actionship: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uVIsRVjelNQedX0pYGq2WpvKliWY6uzalFmRyT90VLk/edit?usp=sharing AYCI: https://www.medicalinterviewprep.com/ Tessa's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessardavis/ Summary In this episode of the Clinician Founder Podcast, Dr. Shubhendu Kulshreshtha interviews Dr. Tessa Davis, a pediatric emergency doctor and founder of the Ace Your Consultant Interview Academy. They discuss Tessa's journey in medical education, the importance of community in interview preparation, and the challenges of transitioning from free services to paid offerings. Tessa shares insights on building confidence in interview skills, creating psychological safety in online communities, and the significance of word-of-mouth growth. The conversation also touches on balancing clinical work with entrepreneurial ventures and the value-driven decisions that shape a sustainable business. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Clinician Founder Podcast 00:56 Meet Dr. Tessa Davis: A Journey in Medicine and Education 03:02 The Highlights of Being a Clinician Founder 05:35 Building Confidence in Problem-Solving 08:29 Overcoming the Challenge of Charging for Services 10:25 Mindset Shifts in Business and Community Building 12:22 Navigating Perceptions in the Medical Community 14:03 The Three Pillars of Success in Coaching 15:48 Creating a Safe and Supportive Community 17:42 Flexibility and Support in the Academy 19:31 Value-Driven Business Decisions 22:56 Building a Community Through Free Content 27:18 Transitioning from Medicine to Business 33:04 The Importance of Community and Word of Mouth 34:31 Balancing Clinical Work and Business 36:50 Key Themes of Success in Clinician Founders Keywords Clinician Founder, medical education, interview preparation, community building, healthcare innovation, clinician entrepreneurship, confidence in interviews, online learning, coaching, healthcare professionals

    44 min

  5. 11/19/2025

    Ep 32 The Founder’s Return - Update on Vape Escape w/ Dr. Marc Picot

    Join the Actionship: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uVIsRVjelNQedX0pYGq2WpvKliWY6uzalFmRyT90VLk/edit?usp=sharing Marc's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marc-picot-mrcgp-41b7572b8/ 🎙 The Clinician Founder Podcast — Live with Dr. Marc Picot (Founder, Vape Escape)🗓 Tuesday, 28 October · ⏰ 11:45 AM BST · 📍 Live on LinkedIn & YouTubeWhen we last spoke to Dr. Marc Picot in Episode 2 back in February, he was in the middle of one of the toughest founder challenges — fundraising.Eight months later, Marc is back. The app is ready to launch, and we’re diving deep into what’s changed since that early stage: the wins, the pivots, the lessons, and the raw truth of building a mission-driven health startup from the ground up.Marc’s story goes far beyond tech. Once a burnt-out GP and ex-vaper, he’s now the founder of Vape Escape, a platform supporting young people and adults to break free from vaping addiction through education, resources, and digital tools.In this episode, we’ll explore:🔥 The founder journey — from burnout to building purpose💰 The realities of fundraising and finding the right support📱 What it takes to move from idea to pilot launch🧠 Lessons on resilience, mindset, and staying the courseIf you’ve ever wanted to see the real behind-the-scenes of building a healthcare startup — not the polished version, but the honest, iterative, human one — this is your episode.

    46 min

  6. 11/12/2025 · BONUS

    Guest Ep: Turn HealthTech Pilots into Profit with Brendan McAdams

    Assess your Founder Journey - https://www.coachwithshub.com/quiz 👉 Work with me - https://forms.gle/wyuLMwT2aWHpknbx8 (Join Waitlist) My LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/s-kulshreshtha Brendan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanmcadams/ https://www.kiinetics.com/ Summary In this episode of the Clinician Founder Podcast, Dr. Shubhendu Kulshreshtha interviews Brendan McAdams, a sales coach with extensive experience in healthcare sales. They discuss the challenges clinician founders face in getting their health tech products adopted, the importance of pilot agreements, and strategies for navigating the sales process. Brendan shares insights on identifying stakeholders, defining success metrics, and building relationships with executive sponsors. The conversation emphasizes the need for clinicians to think like business people and provides practical advice for turning pilots into successful partnerships. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Context Setting 02:01 Brendan McAdams: Background and Expertise 05:00 Challenges Clinicians Face in Health Tech Sales 06:54 The Importance of Pilots in Health Tech 10:30 Navigating Pilot Agreements and Budget Constraints 14:04 Common Mistakes in Pilot Execution 17:42 Defining Success in Pilot Programs 21:32 Building Relationships and Advocacy in Organizations 25:12 Transitioning from Pilot to Partnership 28:29 Sales Strategies for Health Tech Startups 32:26 Final Thoughts and Resources Keywords health tech, clinician founders, sales strategy, pilot agreements, healthcare innovation, executive sponsorship, startup challenges, healthcare sales, clinician entrepreneurship, business model fit Affiliate Link (profits will support the channel and podcast): Get Riverside - my podcasting software of choice: https://riverside.sjv.io/JKdBYR

    47 min

  7. 11/05/2025

    Ep31 Dr. Ally Jaffee on Scaling Nutrition and working with Jamie Oliver

    Assess your Founder Journey - https://www.coachwithshub.com/quiz 👉 Work with me - https://forms.gle/wyuLMwT2aWHpknbx8 (Join Waitlist) Ally's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drally-jaffee/ My LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/s-kulshreshtha Nutritank: https://www.nutritank.com/ Affiliate Link (profits will support the channel and podcast): Get Riverside - my podcasting software of choice: https://riverside.sjv.io/JKdBYR Summary In this episode of the Clinician Founder Podcast, Dr. Shubhendu Kulshreshtha interviews Dr. Ally Jaffee, a psychiatrist and co-founder of NutriTank, an organization transforming nutrition education in medical schools. They discuss the journey of NutriTank, the importance of social media in healthcare innovation, building a personal brand, and the integration of coaching into psychiatry. Dr. Jaffee shares her insights on the challenges within the healthcare system and the cultural shifts needed to embrace innovation and social media. The conversation highlights the significance of connection, authenticity, and the potential for change in the healthcare landscape. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Clinician Founder Podcast 01:42 Meet Dr. Ali Jaffee: A Multi-Faceted Clinician 04:44 The Birth of NutriTank: A Movement in Nutrition Education 08:41 Scaling NutriTank: From Local Initiative to National Force 10:27 The Role of Social Media in Modern Healthcare 16:38 Building a Personal Brand in Healthcare 23:05 Empowering Medical Students and Young Professionals 24:44 Holistic Psychiatry and Innovative Approaches 28:16 Navigating Career Paths and Portfolio Careers 30:04 The Intersection of Business and Healthcare 33:47 Cultural Shifts in Healthcare and Social Media 33:59 Addressing Internal Challenges in Healthcare 39:23 Vulnerable Leadership and Support in Medicine 40:19 The Joys of Founding and Collaboration Keywords NutriTank, mental health, social media, healthcare innovation, personal branding, coaching, lifestyle medicine, psychiatry, clinician founders, nutrition education

    44 min

  8. 10/29/2025

    Ep30 Founding an education business with Dr Oomerjee at Pareto Education

    Assess your Founder Journey - https://www.coachwithshub.com/quiz 👉 Work with me - https://forms.gle/wyuLMwT2aWHpknbx8 (Join Waitlist) My LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/s-kulshreshtha Dr. Oomerjee's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-mohammed-oomerjee-520193174/ https://www.paretoeducation.co.uk/ Summary In this episode of the Clinician Founder Podcast, Dr. Shubhendu Kulshreshtha interviews Dr. Mohammed Oomerjee, founder of Pareto Education. They discuss Dr. Oomerjee's journey from clinician to educator, the impact of the pandemic on medical education, and the importance of understanding CPD requirements. The conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities in building a medical education platform, the significance of accreditation, and the role of social media in engaging with the audience. Dr. Oomerjee shares insights on navigating career choices, overcoming self-doubt, and the importance of pivoting in business. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Clinician Founder Podcast 01:41 Dr. Mohammed Oomerjee's Journey in Medicine and Education 08:04 The Birth of Pareto Education 10:21 Diversity in Professional Perspectives 11:38 Overcoming Doubts in Career Choices 16:02 Current Operations of Pareto Education 21:44 The Value of Webinars in Clinical Education 23:30 Building a Community of Clinicians 25:30 Adapting to Market Changes 27:50 The Founder’s Journey: Balancing Roles 32:14 Future Trends in Clinical Education 37:04 Insights from Founders: Lessons Learned Affiliate Link (profits will support the channel and podcast): Get Riverside - my podcasting software of choice: https://riverside.sjv.io/JKdBYR

    43 min
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Where Clinicians become Founders. Join Dr. Shubhendu Kulshreshtha as he interviews doctors and health professionals who’ve built impactful ventures—while staying true to their clinical roots. Building on the success of 24 episodes of Season 1 - The Medic Side-Hustles, we now focus in on Clinician Founders. From digital health startups to community-led initiatives, each episode dives into the how, why, and what now of building something beyond the bedside. For clinicians who want more than medicine—this is your podcast.

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