From Optometrist to SaaS CEO: Leadership Lessons from Dr. Brianna Rhue

Dr. Brianna Rhue is a practicing optometrist, multi-practice owner, and the CEO of Dr. Contact Lens. In this episode, she shares her journey from the exam room to building a high-growth health-tech platform serving clinicians nationwide.

The conversation explores leadership without formal training, lessons learned as a non-technical founder, and why customer success and systems matter more than shiny technology. Brianna also offers a grounded perspective on AI, focus, and the mindset shift required to move from founder to CEO in today’s fast-changing landscape.