The Health Technology Podcast UCSF Rosenman Institute

Margo Georgiadis is an accomplished leader in business and technology. She is currently the CEO of Montai Health and a CEO partner at Flagship Pioneering. Margo brings a rich tapestry of experiences, from her transformative leadership at Ancestry.com to influential roles at Google and McKinsey.
Margo is an innovator and fearless leader. Embracing change, Margo transitioned from conventional business roles to the vibrant world of health technology. She focuses on using data and AI to reshape patient care, especially in managing chronic diseases. Margo blends computational power with healthcare to revolutionize disease prediction and treatment.
In this episode, we discuss digitization and the role of AI in disease management, as well as the importance of innovative thinking in driving significant changes in health technology.
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Join Dr. Ari Hoffman, an influential figure in healthcare and technology, as he shares his expertise and insights on improving healthcare systems and advancing technology in the field. Dr. Hoffman is the Chief Clinical Officer and Vice President at Collective Health. He also held pivotal roles at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), including the UCSF Division of Hospital Medicine, and as medical director of the UCSF hospital medicine service at St. Mary's Medical Center.  
With a background in biological sciences and medicine, Dr. Hoffman brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and technological innovation to the forefront of healthcare. His career journey has seen him contribute to health policy development at prestigious institutions like the NIH and the Center for Medical Technology Policy.
In this episode, Dr. Hoffman explores the convergence of clinical practice and health technology. He discusses strategies for improving healthcare delivery, navigating health policy challenges, and leveraging technology to enhance patient care. 
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In a world where technology and healthcare converge, Munjal Shah, Co-Founder and CEO of Hippocratic AI, stands as a beacon of innovation and resilience. His journey began in the heart of Silicon Valley, where an early exposure to technology seeded a lifelong passion. From founding companies that caught the eye of tech giants like Google and Alibaba to a personal health scare that pivoted his focus towards AI in healthcare, Munjal’s story is a testament to adaptability and vision.
Today, as the leader of Hippocratic AI, Munjal is pioneering a new era where technology doesn’t just support healthcare but transforms it at its core, ensuring safety and accessibility for all.
In this episode, we will explore Munjal's revolutionary approach to integrating AI into healthcare, his unique process in entrepreneurship, and the profound lessons from his journey as CEO. We will gain insights into the challenges of blending AI with healthcare, understand his perspectives on the future of this rapidly evolving field, and hear the inspiring story of how personal experiences shaped his professional path.
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Our guest Vivien Ho, a dynamic partner at Pear VC, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage healthcare and life sciences companies. Vivien leads Pear's Healthcare practice, dedicating her expertise to human and planet health. She has founded the Pear's Female Technical Founders Circle and co-hosts the Healthcare Playbook Podcast.


Vivien's achievement lies in her instrumental role in guiding Pear VC's investments in groundbreaking healthcare startups, shaping the future of healthcare technology. She brings a unique perspective to the table, combining her background in engineering with a deep understanding of healthcare dynamics. Vivien's impact and contributions to the industry are not just about funding; they're about fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurs in turning their visionary ideas into reality.


In our discussion today, we'll explore Vivien's journey, the challenges of investing in healthcare technology, and insights into the future of this vibrant sector.
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As Found's Chief Operating Officer, Sarah Jones Simmer brings a wealth of experience in shifting social norms to foster positive change. Drawing from this background, Sarah approached the complexities of diabetes with empathy, crafting an evidence-based weight care platform that harmonizes cutting-edge medicine with personalized coaching.
Under Sarah's visionary leadership, the company has pioneered transformative initiatives within the weight loss community. By integrating personalized medicine and prescribed treatments from board-certified clinicians, they've harnessed the potent potential for sustainable change in the weight loss journey.
In this episode, Sarah shines light on a new perspective on how personalized medicine can be the pathway to solving obesity during our lifetime.
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During Cédric Kovacs-Johnson's pursuit of an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering, his initial focus didn't involve healthcare or business. However, the disparities in access and affordability in healthcare drove him to realizing how healthcare is another marketplace, waiting to be coordinated.








Committed to improving efficiencies in communication and coordination among healthcare vendors to lower overall costs, CEO & founder of Flume Health, Cedric dedicated a year to immerse himself in learning, listening, and engaging with telehealth experts to identify the key problem.
In this episode, Cedric discusses his journey in founding Flume, a digital health plan administrator designed to seamlessly connect insurance entities with the nuanced interactions between doctors and patients.
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