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