Good Company Podcast

On this episode of The Good Company Podcast, hosts David Lamb and Zach Rogers sit down with Dr. Del Smith, co-founder and CEO of Acclinate . An Army veteran, former business school dean, and serial entrepreneur, Del discusses his mission to make clinical trials more inclusive and representative .

He breaks down the importance of building community trust in healthcare, the personal experiences that inspired his work, and the reality of scaling a purpose-driven company . Plus, Del shares practical advice on startup strategy, strategic growth, and why Birmingham, Alabama is becoming a major healthcare tech hub .

Welcome to The Good Company Podcast, hosted by veteran journalist David Lamb and Zach Rogers, CEO of LLH Healthcare. Each week, we go behind the scenes with inspired founders and leaders driving positive change in their industries and communities.

In this premiere episode, co-host Zach Rogers shares his journey from client to CEO, the leadership lessons learned after losing a mentor and company founder, and why calm authenticity is key to effective leadership. Stick around for our "Five for the Road" rapid-fire segment to hear Zach's top book recommendation, morning non-negotiables, and favorite Birmingham dining spot.

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