Startup Physicians

By Alison Curfman, M.D.

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StartUp Physicians is the podcast for doctors who dare to think beyond the clinic and hospital walls. Hosted by Dr. Alison Curfman, a practicing pediatric emergency physician and successful healthcare startup founder, this series empowers physicians to explore dynamic career opportunities in the healthcare startup world.

Dr. Alison Curfman brings a wealth of experience to the mic, having founded and grown a healthcare company that served over 25,000 patients and achieved a nine-figure valuation in just two years. She has worked as a consultant, advisor, and chief medical officer, helping early-stage companies secure major funding and develop innovative clinical models. Now, she’s passionate about sharing the lessons she’s learned to help other physicians thrive in the startup space.

Whether you’re looking to launch your own venture, become a consultant, or join a forward-thinking healthcare team, this podcast is your go-to guide. Each episode is packed with actionable advice on topics like personal branding, creating marketable services, and navigating the startup landscape. You’ll also hear from trailblazing physicians and industry leaders in private equity and venture capital, sharing their insights on why physician voices are essential in shaping the future of healthcare.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and build a career that excites and inspires you, StartUp Physicians will show you the way. New episodes drop every Wednesday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen. Visit StartupPhysicians.com for resources, transcripts, and to connect with a community of like-minded doctors. It’s time to reimagine what’s possible for your career—and for healthcare.


Episode Date
Startup vs. Small Business for Physician Founders
May 06, 2026
The Startup Playbook Physicians Don’t Learn in Medical School with Venture Advisor Kim Sharp
Apr 29, 2026
Becoming a Founder Without Putting Your Finances at Risk
Apr 22, 2026
[Re-Release] The 7 Startup Functions Physicians Can Support
Apr 15, 2026
Physician Entrepreneurship in Residency: Building a Startup While Training with Dr. Daniella Dennis
Apr 08, 2026
5 Foundations Every Physician Founder Needs to Launch a Healthcare Startup
Apr 01, 2026
Healthcare Venture Capital for Physicians: Advisory Roles, Investing, and Startup Ecosystems with Dr. Daniel Dow
Mar 25, 2026
From Allergy Practice to Startup Acquisition with Dr. Payel Gupta
Mar 18, 2026
How to Create Opportunity in Health Tech as a Physician Entrepreneur with Dr. Alex Mohseni
Mar 11, 2026
Escaping Burnout and Building SuperDoc Tech with Dr. Marissa Caudill
Mar 04, 2026
How a Geriatrician Built a Global Health Tech Startup Without Leaving Medicine with Dr. Michael Fang
Feb 25, 2026
Why Doctors Make Exceptional Founders (And How to Start Small) with Dr. Osama Hashmi
Feb 18, 2026
AI, Entrepreneurship & the Physician Advantage with Dr. Daniel Kraft
Feb 11, 2026
Why Healthcare Startups Need Physicians Who Understand the System with Dr. Jennifer Miles-Thomas
Feb 04, 2026
From Accidental Discovery to Market-Ready Innovation with Adam Friedman
Jan 28, 2026
Do You Really Need an MBA to Work in Startups? A Pediatrician’s Path to VC + Founding Grapevyne with Zhen Chan
Jan 21, 2026
Designing a 50-State Telemedicine Career on Your Own Terms with Dr. Takashi Nakamura
Jan 14, 2026
How Physicians Become Health Tech Founders with Dr. Jhonatan Bringas Dimitriades
Jan 07, 2026
Inside the CMO Role at a Pediatric Telehealth Startup with Dr. Lyndsey Garbi
Dec 17, 2025
Breaking Into Pharma and Biotech as a Physician Leader with Dr. Nerissa Kreher
Dec 10, 2025
From Pediatric ER Doc to FemTech Founder with Dr. Lara Zibners
Dec 03, 2025
[Re-Release] Rethinking Healthcare: Adapting to the Startup Mindset
Nov 26, 2025
Transforming Pediatric Care Through Innovation with Dr. Janene Fuerch
Nov 19, 2025
From ER to Innovation: Building New Healthcare Paths with Dr. Kevin Baumlin
Nov 12, 2025
The Startup Leap: One Doctor’s Path from Medicine to Product Innovation with Dr. Kieran McLeod
Nov 05, 2025
Beyond the Clinic: Building Impact in Pharmaceutical Startups with Dr. Heather Lampel
Oct 29, 2025
Physicians Belong in AI: A Founder’s Path from Academia to Impact with Dr. Shakira Grant
Oct 22, 2025
[Re-Release] From Pediatric Cardiologist to Health Tech Innovator with Dr. Bronwyn Harris
Oct 15, 2025
[Re-Release] Startups, Strategy, and Serendipity: Navigating Healthcare Innovation with Dr. Paige Bhansali
Oct 08, 2025
Say Yes Before You’re Ready: A Physician's Path from Medicine to Tech with Dr. C.K. Wang
Oct 01, 2025
A Physician’s Leap from ER to Startup: Curiosity, Clarity, and Impact with Dr. Anurag Gupta
Sep 24, 2025
From Inspiration to Impact: A Physician’s Journey to Scalable Solutions with Dr. Manju Dawkins
Sep 17, 2025
From ICU to AI: How One Physician Made the Leap from Clinical to Startup Leadership with Dr. Darren Klugman
Sep 10, 2025
From ER to CEO: How One Physician Built a Med Device Company by Solving What Others Ignored with Dr. Liz Clayborne
Sep 03, 2025
Mini Episode: 3 Things You Can Do Now
Aug 27, 2025
Mini Episode: 3 Mistakes to Avoid
Aug 20, 2025
From Clinic to Cutting Edge: How Physicians Can Lead in AI and Innovation with Dr. Mark Allen
Aug 13, 2025
No MBA Needed: A Pediatrician’s Path to VP in Health Tech with Dr. Jennie Berkovich
Aug 06, 2025
From Function to Value: Why Startups Pay for Physician Expertise
Jul 30, 2025
The 7 Startup Functions Physicians Can Support
Jul 23, 2025
Breaking the Mold: How a Practicing Physician Became a Startup Insider with Dr. Gina Clark
Jul 16, 2025
Beyond the White Coat: Building a Startup Career from Private Practice with Dr. Payal Adhikari
Jul 09, 2025
Design Is Deconstruction First: Why Your Life, Business, and Startup Idea Need a Blank Page
Jul 02, 2025
Think Like a Founder: A Venture Lens for Startup-Minded Physicians with Christopher Poole
Jun 25, 2025
Rethinking Risk: What Startups Miss Without Physicians at the Table with Isaac Edrah
Jun 18, 2025
From Tragedy to Traction: How Clinical Rigor Built a National Pediatric Innovation Movement with Dr. Dave McSwain
Jun 11, 2025
From ER to Executive: Scaling Startups and Redefining Physician Leadership with Dr. Pam Sullivan
Jun 04, 2025
Redefining Success: From Burnout to Breakthrough with Dr. Hansa Bhargava
May 28, 2025
Bridging Innovation and Clinical Insight: How Physicians Can Shape Healthcare Startups with Shelli Pavone
May 21, 2025
How Patient Care Prepares You to Work With Startups
May 14, 2025
The Physician's Guide to De-Risking your Startup Idea
May 07, 2025
Engineering Curiosity into Impact: Dr. Alyssa Abo on Translating Clinical Insight into Innovation
Apr 30, 2025
Translating Clinical Skills Into Startup Strategy with Dr. Rebecca Miksad
Apr 23, 2025
So You Want to Advise Startups? Here’s Exactly How to Get Started as a Physician Consultant
Apr 16, 2025
You’re Not Stuck: Mindset Shifts for Physician Innovators with Dr. Karen Leitner
Apr 09, 2025
Turning Physician Pain Points into Business Opportunities with Dr. David Canes
Apr 02, 2025
Beyond Academia: Dr. David Lim on Building Healthcare Startups
Mar 26, 2025
Doctors as Innovators: How Physicians Can Shape Products, Policy, and Public Health with Dr. Tanya Altmann
Mar 19, 2025
Finding Your Why: How Physicians Can Build Careers by Solving the Right Problem with Dr. David Johnson
Mar 12, 2025
Startups, Strategy, and Serendipity: Navigating Healthcare Innovation with Dr. Paige Bhansali
Mar 05, 2025
Bridging Gaps in Pediatric Readiness with Dr. Alana Arnold
Feb 19, 2025
From Pediatric Cardiologist to Health Tech Innovator with Dr. Bronwyn Harris
Feb 12, 2025
Building Your Personal Brand in the Startup Ecosystem with Sarah Johnston
Feb 05, 2025
Rethinking Healthcare: Adapting to the Startup Mindset
Jan 29, 2025
How Physicians Can Bring Clinical Expertise to the Startup World
Jan 22, 2025
Breaking the Mold: How Physicians Can Thrive in Startups
Jan 15, 2025
Welcome to Startup Physicians
Jan 06, 2025