Welcome back to the Halo Health Podcast! In this episode, host Rupen, an oncologist and Halo Health fellow, sits down with Dr. Norm Silver, a seasoned pediatrician turned entrepreneur and the CEO of QDoc.Dr. Silver shares his inspiring journey from practicing physician to founding QDoc, a virtual healthcare platform designed to provide equal access to quality medical care for all, regardless of geographic location or socioeconomic status. He delves into the challenges of starting a healthcare startup, the importance of finding trustworthy partners, and the steps he took to validate and build QDoc from the ground up.Learn how Dr. Silver balances multiple ventures—including establishing the first urgent care clinic outside a hospital in Manitoba and creating a penicillin allergy clinic—while maintaining his medical practice and family life. He also offers valuable advice for physicians with entrepreneurial ideas, emphasizing the importance of mission, values, and company culture.Don't miss this insightful conversation packed with lessons on mission-driven entrepreneurship, building a successful startup, and making a real difference in healthcare access.Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction to the Halo Health Podcast and Guest Dr. Norm Silver[00:41] Introducing Dr. Silver, CEO of QDoc[01:16] Dr. Silver's Background and Journey into Entrepreneurship[02:21] The Birth of QDoc and Its Mission for Equal Healthcare Access[03:28] What is QDoc? Overview of the Virtual Healthcare Platform[06:07] Starting QDoc: Finding a Co-Founder and Identifying Gaps[07:54] Engaging with Startup Incubators and Validating the Idea[10:01] Building the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for QDoc[11:42] The Importance of Trust and Complementary Skills in Partnerships[13:21] Seeking Advice from Experienced Entrepreneurs[14:49] Risk Tolerance and Working for Free in Startups[17:15] Previous Ventures: Preparing for QDoc[23:35] Balancing Entrepreneurship, Practice, and Family Life[25:39] The Importance of Company Mission, Values, and Culture[30:50] Investing with Mission: Involvement with Halo Health[36:30] Advice for Physicians with Entrepreneurial Ideas

In this episode of the HaloHealth podcast, join Dr. Roupen Odabashian as he interviews Dr. Thanasi Tsiodras, a leading physician in both medtech and healthtech innovation. Discover how Dr. Tsiodras transitioned from a 13-year career in emergency medicine to becoming an angel investor in the medtech space.We dive deep into his journey, investment strategies, and the unique advantages of Halo Health's physician-led investment group. Learn how startups like RetinaLogic are shaping the future of healthcare, and gain expert insights into building successful healthtech ventures.Don't miss out on this masterclass in medtech and healthtech investing!Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction00:24 - Introducing Dr. Thanasi Tsiodras01:18 - Early Career: Why Emergency Medicine?02:23 - Advice for Aspiring Emergency Medicine Physicians05:00 - Transition from Emergency Medicine to Angel Investing07:34 - Involvement with Dialog and Learning about Startups09:58 - Most Rewarding Aspect of Angel Investing10:53 - Key Factors to Consider When Investing in Startups12:29 - Expanding Beyond HealthTech: Investment Successes and Failures14:03 - Clarifying Investment Terminology: Exit and Angel Investing15:24 - Recommended Reading for Aspiring Angel Investors16:30 - Introduction to Halo Health17:42 - The Importance of Case-Based Learning in Angel Investing20:00 - Personal Investment Strategies: Stocks vs. Startups22:19 - Passion for Startups: Betting on Founders and Markets22:41 - Favorite Startups from Halo Health: RetinaLogic24:00 - What Makes Halo Health Unique26:12 - Halo Health's Impact on Angel Investing28:36 - Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Angel Investors29:26 - Joining a Live Event: The First Step into Angel InvestingHaloHealth Website: https://www.halohealth.caHaloHealth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/halohealthmd/mycompany/?viewAsMember=trueHaloHealth X: https://x.com/halohealthangel#MedTech #HealthTech #HaloHealth #HealthcareInnovation #AngelInvesting #MedTechStartups #VentureCapital #DrThanasiTsiodras #PhysicianEntrepreneurs #HealthTechStartups #HaloHealthPodcast

Welcome to our latest episode of the HaloHealth MedTech Podcast! In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Jessa, a distinguished medical professional with over three decades of experience in health technology and innovation. As the Chief Medical Information Officer at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and a member of HaloHealth, Dr. Jessa shares his insights on the evolution of HealthTech, the challenges and opportunities in medical informatics, and how innovation is shaping the future of healthcare. Whether you're a healthcare professional, an aspiring innovator, or simply interested in the latest advancements in MedTech, this episode is packed with valuable information and inspiring stories. Tune in to learn more about the intersection of technology and medicine, and discover how you can contribute to the ever-evolving field of HealthTech.00:00 - Introduction01:13 - Dr. Jessa's Career and Role01:50 - Motivation to Pursue Medical Informatics05:26 - Advice for New Clinicians Interested in IT09:39 - Gaps in Digital Health Solutions10:13 - Communication and Information Processing in Healthcare15:17 - Engaging Patients in Digital Health17:26 - Challenges for Startups in HealthTech22:00 - Joining Halo Health24:24 - Investing in Startups27:02 - Advice for Physicians on Startup Investments28:15 - Final Thoughts and ClosingHaloHealth Website: https://www.halohealth.caHaloHealth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/halohealthmd/mycompany/?viewAsMember=trueHaloHealth X: https://x.com/halohealthangel#HealthTech #MedTech #Innovation #HaloHealth #HealthcareInnovation #MedicalInformatics #DigitalHealth #Startups #AIinHealthcare #HealthTechnology #HealthcareTransformation #FutureOfMedicine

Welcome to the second episode of our podcast, where we explore the dynamic world of HealthTech startups and investing with HaloHealth. In this exciting episode, we sit down with Dr. Abed Sarhan, Co-founder, CTO and CEO of RetinaLogik. Discover how AI is transforming healthcare, from improving diagnostics to enhancing patient care, and learn about the pivotal role physicians play in these cutting-edge startups.Join us as Dr. Sarhan shares his journey into health tech startup investing and the unique approach of HaloHealth. Learn about RetinaLogic’s mission to revolutionize ophthalmology and optometry using AI, making healthcare more accessible and efficient. Dr. Sarhan discusses the importance of financial education for physicians and offers valuable advice for those interested in investing in health tech startups.Key topics covered include:Dr. Sarhan’s background and motivationDevelopment and challenges in RetinaLogicRole of physicians in Healthtech startupsVirtual reality in healthcareImproving access and quality of careFounding process of RetinaLogicCompetitions and growing strategiesDon’t miss this insightful episode if you’re passionate about the future of healthcare and AI. Whether you're a healthcare professional, investor, or tech enthusiast, this podcast offers valuable perspectives on how AI is reshaping the healthcare landscape.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:45 Dr. Sarhan's Interest in HealthTech Startup Investing05:25 Understanding RetinaLogic's Unique Approach 08:00 The Role of Physicians in HaloHealth12:23 Benefits of Investing in HealthTech Startups18:09 Strategies for Successful HealthTech Investing23:30 Advice for Physicians Interested in HealthTech Startups31:24 The Importance of Financial Education for Physicians35:57 Physician Financial Decisions and Pitfalls39:17 Episode ConclusionHaloHealth Website: https://www.halohealth.caHaloHealth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/halohealthmd/mycompany/?viewAsMember=trueHaloHealth X: https://x.com/halohealthangel#Healthcare #AI #HealthTech #Investing #Innovation #MedicalTechnology #PhysicianInvestors #HealthcareEntrepreneurship #HaloHealth