🎙️ Innotion Conversation: Entrepreneurship, Healthcare Innovation, and Cultural Shifts — Insights from Tyler Gordon

In this episode of Innotion Conversation, host Ricardo Pascual speaks with Tyler Gordon, serial entrepreneur and founder of TejoMed, about his journey from the US to Portugal and his mission to reinvent personalized healthcare.

They dive into:

• Tyler’s entrepreneurial journey and the transition from the US to Portugal.
• The cultural differences in work-life balance and business mentality between the two countries.
• How TejoMed is innovating concierge medicine to offer personalized, root-cause-focused healthcare.
• The challenges and opportunities of starting a business in a new country.
• Feedback from the Portuguese market on concierge medicine.
• Adjusting to Portugal’s business environment, including taxation and bureaucracy.
• The importance of building a supportive entrepreneurial community.
• Future plans to expand healthcare innovation and strengthen local networks.

Tyler shares thoughtful reflections on adapting to new cultures, navigating complex systems, and creating businesses that truly serve people’s needs.

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🕒 Chapters 00:00 — Introduction to Tyler Gordon and His Journey 03:13 — Entrepreneurial Ventures and Moving to Portugal 06:02 — Concierge Medicine: A New Approach to Healthcare 08:41 — Building a Business in Portugal: Challenges and Opportunities 11:51 — Feedback and Reception of Concierge Medicine 14:46 — Cultural Adjustments and Entrepreneurial Mindset 17:49 — Navigating Taxes and Business Structures in Portugal 20:38 — Future Plans and Community Building 23:21 — Conclusion and Contact Information

💡 Key Takeaways

• Cultural differences profoundly affect entrepreneurial strategies and work-life balance.
• Concierge medicine offers a more personalized, preventive approach to healthcare.
• Launching a business in a new country requires flexibility and cultural sensitivity.
• Navigating bureaucracy and taxes is a major challenge in Portugal’s business ecosystem.
• Building strong, supportive communities can accelerate entrepreneurial success.
• Feedback loops are essential for introducing new concepts to traditional markets.