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He Dropped Out of Medical School, Built A HealthTech AI Startup To Help Millions | Ivan Beckley of Suvera


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In this insightful episode, Ivan shares his incredible journey from medical school with aspirations of becoming a surgeon, to interning at DeepMind, and ultimately founding a transformative healthcare company, Suvera.

Ivan outlines the challenges he faced in shifting from founder to CEO, the importance of unlearning and relearning, and his strategic focus on leveraging data science in medicine. He talks about the crucial decision to pursue primary care in the NHS for early and proactive treatment, navigating complex health systems, the role of AI, and the evolving landscape of chronic disease management.

Ivan's story highlights the power of perseverance, the importance of testing assumptions, and the future of healthcare technology. Tune in to gain valuable insights from Ivan's experiences, his approach to building a successful health tech startup, and his vision for the future of healthcare.

00:00 From Founder to CEO: The Journey Begins

00:28 Ivan's Early Journey: From Medical School to DeepMind

02:02 The Intersection of Medicine and Data Science

03:32 Building a Healthcare Company: Challenges and Insights

05:54 The Birth of Suvera: From Research to Reality

09:17 Navigating the Complexities of Healthcare Systems

20:08 Forming the Core Team and Early Development

21:37 Evolving as a Leader: From Intern to CEO

23:10 The Journey to Becoming a CEO

23:25 Building Self-Confidence as a Leader

24:33 Learning from Other Founders

25:00 The Fundraising Experience

28:23 Navigating Business Pivots

30:36 Scaling and Iterating the Business Model

34:26 The Role of AI in Healthcare

36:26 Future of Chronic Disease Management

38:44 Retrospective Insights and Resources

🎧 Don’t miss this important conversation perfect for professionals in the health tech space looking to take the leap or builders or founders.

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