In this podcast episode, Jay Nanduri, CTO and Co-founder of Truveta, shares his journey from spending over 20 years at Microsoft to founding a healthcare data company. Jay discusses the personal reasons behind his shift to healthcare, motivated by his family's struggles with cancer and the difficulties of transferring medical records. He also touches on the challenges of leaving a well-established company like Microsoft, the differences in working in a startup versus a large corporation, and the importance of purpose, trust, risk management, and financial planning in building a new company. Jay's story highlights the value of leveraging one's network, reputation, and experience in entrepreneurial ventures.

Highlights:

00:10 The Genesis of Truveta: From Microsoft to Healthcare Innovation

03:22 Personal Motivations: A Family's Health Crisis Sparks a Vision

05:32 The Leap of Faith: Transitioning from Microsoft to Startup Life

10:42 The Startup Journey: Challenges, Insights, and the Drive for Purpose

20:47 Reflections and Advice: Navigating the Startup Ecosystem

----

Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Tech Trek. We would appreciate it if you would take a minute to rate and review us on your favorite podcast player.

Want to learn more about us? Head over at https://www.elevano.com

Have questions or want to cover specific topics with our future guests?
Please message me at https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirbormand (Amir Bormand)