In this episode, Dan Goldberger, CEO of electricCore, explores the company’s innovative use of non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation to treat conditions such as headaches, PTSD, and other medical issues. He emphasizes the strong safety profile of their technology and its potential in the growing field of bioelectronic medicine. Dan explains the foundational concept of the body’s electrical systems and how bioelectronics offer an alternative to traditional pharmaceuticals. He also shares perspectives on leadership, company culture, and the challenges of marketing in healthcare, along with thoughts on the role of AI and automation in the future of health tech and personal career insights.

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00:00
Introduction to Electric Core and Its Innovations

04:48
Understanding Vagus Nerve Stimulation

10:00
The Impact of Headaches and PTSD

15:02
Leadership Lessons and Building Culture

19:59
The Future of Bio-Electronic Medicine

21:06
The Electrical Nature of the Human Body

28:29
Marketing Evolution in Healthcare

33:59
Navigating AI and Automation in Health Tech

37:32
Reflections on Career and Life Lessons

Guest Information:

• Guest's Name: Dan Goldberger
• Guest's Title/Position: Chief Executive Officer
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldbergerdan/
• Company/Affiliation: electroCore
• Guest's Bio: Dan Goldberger is a highly accomplished C-level executive with over 25 years of leadership experience, known for driving revenue growth and organizational success in the life sciences and healthcare sectors. He has built a strong reputation for leading turnaround initiatives, cultivating high-performance cultures, and spearheading product innovation in competitive, highly regulated industries including biotech, high tech, and medical technology. 

Links and Resources:

• electroCore Website: https://www.electrocore.com/
• Special Podcast Offer: 10% truvaga discount code HEALTH10

Key Takeaways

• The company offers products for treating headaches and is expanding into PTSD treatment.
• Vagus nerve stimulation has a wide range of potential applications in medicine.
• The technology has a benign safety profile with minimal side effects.
• Leadership is about surrounding yourself with the right people and building a strong culture.
• Listening is a crucial skill for effective leadership and learning.
• Embracing change is essential for resilience in business.
• The future of bio-electronic medicine is promising and innovative.
• Dan emphasizes the importance of leading by example in building company culture.
• The conversation highlights the liberating potential of electricCore's products for patients. The human body operates as an electrical machine.
• Bioelectronics is an emerging field in healthcare.
• The vagus nerve plays a crucial role in balance.
• Stimulating the vagus nerve can restore homeostasis.
• Marketing in healthcare is increasingly complex.
• AI is not yet a strategic focus for their company.
• Direct consumer access to health tech is growing.
• Ethics and morality are vital in business.
• Career reflections emphasize the importance of relationships.
• Helping others is the core motivation in health tech.