Most doctors treat patients. Few rethink how healthcare itself should be built.

In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast, Dr. Yogesh Nain shares his journey from practicing medicine to building ventures across the healthcare ecosystem. From delivering patient-centric care to mentoring aspiring medical entrepreneurs, the conversation explores what it really takes to balance compassion with business in today’s evolving healthcare landscape.

We also dive into the realities of the medical profession in India, the shift toward entrepreneurship among doctors, and why sustainable healthcare models must focus on both accessibility and operational efficiency.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why healthcare should be patient-centric, not profit-first

• The reality of income, effort, and expectations in the medical field

• The growing shift of doctors toward entrepreneurship and business

• Challenges in medical education and rising competition

• Truth about studying medicine abroad vs India

• Supply-demand imbalance in doctors and job opportunities

• How doctors are adapting through side ventures and investments

• Role of preventive healthcare in India’s futureImpact of global disruptions on healthcare supply chains

Intro

The global healthcare sector is valued at $638 billion, but what does it actually take for healthcare ventures to scale into billion-dollar businesses?. In this episode, Dr. Yogesh Nain shares his journey and unpacks how healthcare entrepreneurs can balance patient care, business sustainability, and long-term impact.