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  • Innes Meldrum - The Adherence Architect on Tech, Trust & Braveheart Leadership

    Innes Meldrum - The Adherence Architect on Tech, Trust & Braveheart Leadership
    2025/04/23
    What do William Wallace, smart pill bottles, and pharma sales have in common?They all showed up in this week's #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy. Jim Joyce and I had a chat with Innes Meldrum - Scottish-born, New Jersey-rooted CEO of AdhereTech. Innes unpacks his journey from flunking high school to running $Big brands and now cracking one of healthcare’s stickiest problems: medication adherence. We covered: 🤖 Tech vs. human behavior in adherence 🧩 Pharma’s paradox (have to watch to get more) 🧠 Leadership = authenticity + heart 🫥 Tech must be invisible for patients 📈 Adherence is greater than acquisition in long run Big lessons. Big heart. Big impact. 🎧 Listen now and learn why belief might just be your biggest asset. Fun mentions as always: Josh Stein Dave Griffiths 🇮🇪 Kaiser Permanente YourCoach.Health 00:00 – 03:00 — Opening Banter & Setup Eugene, Jim & Innes kick things off across time zones with laughs and backstory. 03:00 – 08:00 — From Scotland to Kentucky Innes shares his multicultural roots, flunking high school, and a summer teaching soccer in the US. 08:00 – 14:00 — Career Leap: Tech to Pharma The unexpected journey from engineering at Nortel to global marketing at Novartis. 14:00 – 18:00 — Mental Health & Authentic Leadership How neuroscience drew Innes in—and why emotional connection is key to commercial success. 18:00 – 22:00 — Joining AdhereTech Why Innes took the CEO seat and what surprised him when he arrived. 22:00 – 27:00 — Solving the Adherence Problem A dive into AdhereTech’s smart pill bottle and how it’s changing patient behavior. 27:00 – 32:00 — Pharma Economics & Ownership Gaps The financial burden of non-adherence—and who really owns the problem in healthcare. 32:00 – 36:00 — Stress, Behavior, and Health Coaching Exploring the real reasons patients don’t take meds—and how health coaching can help. 36:00 – 41:00 — Resilience & System Innovation Innes reflects on leadership growth, system constraints, and building a startup culture. 41:00 – 45:00 — Future Vision & Final Advice A keynote moment: belief, purpose, and what Innes would tell his younger self.
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    46 分
  • Esther Dyson: From Cosmos to Caregiving — Why Humanity Still Wins

    Esther Dyson: From Cosmos to Caregiving — Why Humanity Still Wins
    2025/03/26
    What do angel investing, cosmonaut training, and funding a 10-year health community project have in common? Esther Dyson. Obviously. In our latest episode #164 of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I had the pleasure to catchup with Esther. We covered: 💸 Why she funded Wellville to rebuild social fabric in underserved communities (and what she really learned) 🧬 What 23andMe got right — and what it didn’t... 📕 Her next chapter: writing "Term Limits", a book about being human in the age of infinite AI 🧠 And why “making new mistakes” is a better life motto than “move fast and break things” Esther’s wisdom is as timeless as her curiosity — and we’re just glad she finally made it on #TheShot. 😅 Fun mentions as always: Matthew Holt Unity Stoakes Marina Borukhovich Rick Brush Peter H. Diamandis Linda Avey Stepan Pachikov Anne Wojcicki 🧭 Section Breakdown (Topics + Timestamps): Intro & Background Setup Esther joins & shares how this podcast started as a pandemic experiment. ⏱️ 00:00 – 04:00 Esther’s Life Journey in 3 Speeds From Oppenheimer roots to Forbes to cosmonaut training. ⏱️ 04:00 – 08:00 Cosmonaut Training & Health Discovery How a space detour saved her life. ⏱️ 08:00 – 12:00 Wellness Habits & Biohacking Wisdom Swimming, eating early, and NOT eating at cocktail parties. ⏱️ 12:00 – 14:00 Becoming an Angel Investor How a million-dollar challenge turned her into an investor. ⏱️ 14:00 – 17:00 Why She Started Wellville From judging the Healthcare XPrize to 10 years of social fabric repair. ⏱️ 18:00 – 25:00 Hard Truths About Systems & Poverty Trust, grants-as-drugs, and funding that's actually fair. ⏱️ 25:00 – 27:00 On Government, Prevention & Food Systems Sugar taxes, vaccines, and the real trends that matter. ⏱️ 27:00 – 29:00 23andMe’s Rise, Fall, and Lessons She got the education, not the return. ⏱️ 29:00 – 33:00 Term Limits & Being Fully Human Why we need constraints, not infinity — and why Pam the hygienist is the real hero. ⏱️ 35:00 – 44:00
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    45 分
  • Anthony Veneziale: Freestyle, Beatbox & Power of Yes, And...

    Anthony Veneziale: Freestyle, Beatbox & Power of Yes, And...
    2025/03/19
    Imagine starting life with a speech impediment and ending up as a Broadway's beatboxing, improv master - that’s Anthony Veneziale’s journey! A presentation and storytelling expert, Grammy-nominated star of both Broadway and film, he is the co-creator of the acclaimed Freestyle Love Supreme, an improvised, hip hop, live musical performance with a rolling cast of characters including the likes of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Christopher Jackson and Daveed Diggs. Anthony proves that the best ideas come from embracing yes, and... Jim Joyce and I had a blast on today's episode of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth today as it was packed with epic freestyle moments, brain science, and enough energy to light up all of Las Vegas. 🏆 🔥 Bonus: We even got Anthony to drop a custom freestyle rap about ClearIP! If you want to laugh, learn, and maybe rethink how improv can revolutionize creativity, mental health, and business, this one’s for you. 🎧👇 Top 3 Key Insights 🎭 Improv fuels confidence, creativity & problem-solving 🧠 Brain science proves improv enhances cognition & mental agility 💡 Saying ‘Yes, And’ unlocks innovation & business success Fun mentions as always: Matthew Holt Daniel Couchman Kendall Roberto Ascione Kristin Milburn Frontiers Health Rachel Loui Christie Pitts Matt Loeb #YesAnd #Improvisation #Creativity #Neuroscience #MentalFitness #FreestyleInnovation Podcast Breakdown 1️⃣ Welcome & Icebreaker (00:00 - 03:00) 👉 Hosts discuss podcast rankings, meeting Anthony, and app testing. 2️⃣ Anthony’s Origin Story (03:00 - 07:00) 👉 From speech therapy struggles to founding Freestyle Love Supreme. 3️⃣ The Birth of Freestyle Love Supreme (07:00 - 10:00) 👉 How a college improv troupe shaped his career & led to Broadway. 4️⃣ The Magic of Improv (10:00 - 14:00) 👉 Why improv is a tool for confidence, creativity & problem-solving. 5️⃣ Neuroscience & Improv (14:00 - 19:00) 👉 Brain science behind improv, fMRI studies, and cognitive benefits. 6️⃣ Mindless, Inc. & AI-Powered Games (19:00 - 25:00) 👉 AI-driven mental fitness games & their impact on mental health. 7️⃣ The Art of Freestyle & Startup Pitches (25:00 - 29:00) 👉 Freestyling startup pitches at AARP & turning ideas into rap. 8️⃣ Clear IP Freestyle Moment (29:00 - 33:00) 👉 Anthony creates an impromptu rap about Jim’s startup. 9️⃣ The Power of Yes, And (33:00 - 36:00) 👉 How embracing ‘yes, and’ can transform business & creativity. 🔟 Closing Advice & Big Takeaways (36:00 - End) 👉 Anthony’s wisdom for entrepreneurs & creators.
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    37 分
  • Rachel Francine: Singing Our Way to Better Health with SingFit

    Rachel Francine: Singing Our Way to Better Health with SingFit
    2025/03/12
    🎤 Music as medicine? More like a prescription for good vibes! 🎶 In our latest episode of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I jammed with Rachel Francine, CEO of Musical Health Technologies aka SingFit, the company bringing singing-based therapy to people worldwide. Turns out, belting out tunes can be as powerful as a prescription—especially for dementia care 🤯 Rachel’s journey? From growing up in a beanbag factory (yes, really) with an opera-singing inventor dad, to riding every major tech wave before it was cool. Now, she’s scaling music therapy to change lives at scale—because, let’s be real, we could all use some more dopamine and less stress. What’s next? SingFit is making waves in care homes, hospitals, and even football clubs.. Top 5 Key Takeaways 🎵 Singing is therapy 🧠 Music unlocks memories 💊 Less meds, more music Singing reduces anxiety & agitation 🎤 Singing reduces anxiety & agitation 🌍 Scaling music therapy Fun mentions as always: Andy Tubman Chandana Fitzgerald Francesca Wuttke Ali Parsa Jorge Juan Fernández García ⏱️ [00:00 - 04:00] | Intro & Banter Jim & Eugene joke about podcast delays, St. Patrick’s Day, and Irish gifts to the White House. ⏱️ [04:00 - 10:00] | Meet Rachel Francine: A Life in Tech From VHS vs. Beta to CitySearch, Rachel recounts her wild career journey. ⏱️ [10:00 - 15:00] | Growing Up in a Beanbag Factory with an Opera-Singing Inventor Dad Yes, really. Also, how patents were dinner table conversations. ⏱️ [15:00 - 20:00] | From Nashville to Music Tech: The Road to SingFit Rachel’s experience in the music industry & early digital platforms. ⏱️ [20:00 - 27:00] | What is SingFit? And Why Singing is Medicine Explaining the science of active music therapy and its impact. ⏱️ [27:00 - 33:00] | Case Studies: Dementia, Autism & Mental Health How singing reduces agitation, anxiety, and even hospital visits. ⏱️ [33:00 - 37:00] | Scaling Music Therapy: The Market Challenge Why music therapists are rare & how SingFit is bridging the gap. ⏱️ [37:00 - 40:00] | The Future of SingFit & Big Announcements Coming Expansion to B2C, football clubs, and a mystery mega-partnership. ⏱️ [40:00 - 42:00] | Jim’s “Famous Last Question” Rachel’s advice? Follow the money & understand the music business. ⏱️ [42:00 - End] | Wrap-Up & Subscribe! Final thoughts, audience shout-outs, and the importance of hitting that subscribe button.
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    45 分
  • Dr. Payal Bhandari: From Functional Medicine to AI-Powered Care

    Dr. Payal Bhandari: From Functional Medicine to AI-Powered Care
    2025/02/19
    #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy took a deep dive with Payal Bhandari M.D. ,and let’s just say... minds were blown, hearts were inspired, and Jim Joyce almost started singing “Country Roads” when he heard Payal was from West Virginia. 🎶 From AI & diagnostics to functional medicine vs. traditional care, Payal didn't hold back. If you think your annual check-up is comprehensive, wait until she tells you how our health system is stuck in the past and why your microbiome is screaming for attention. 🧐 We tackled everything—personalized medicine, integrative care, RFK Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" movement, and why your data is so valuable.. If you want science, heart, and a side of humor in your healthcare discussions, this is the episode for you! 🎙️ 🔥 Top 5 Key Takeaways 1️⃣ 🧠 Data knows more than you think about you.. 2️⃣ 💊 Traditional & functional medicine should be friends, not foes. 3️⃣ 📊 AI + biomarkers = precision medicine goldmine. 4️⃣ 💰 U.S. healthcare system = sick care, not healthcare. 5️⃣ 🎵 Music is medicine. Literally. Fun mentions as always: Mark Hyman, MD Sandra Scheinbaum, Ph.D. Larry Shore MD, FAAFP Matthew Holt Lucy Reynales Ritesh Patel ViVE Marina Borukhovich
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    55 分
  • Richard Lungen: From Cold Calls to Healthcare VC Leader

    Richard Lungen: From Cold Calls to Healthcare VC Leader
    2025/02/12
    Ever wonder what happens when you mix a lawyer’s mindset, cold-calling resilience, and a deep love for healthcare investment? You get Richard Lungen, a guy who turned rejection into an art form and convinced 100+ healthcare execs to hand over $$$ for HC9 Ventures. 💰💡 From almost becoming a prosecutor to building provider networks before networks were cool, Richard’s journey is packed with wisdom, war stories, and a deep appreciation for just how hard healthcare really is. We covered everything from sales tactics to the power of listening to quarterly reports like it’s the latest #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy podcast with Jim Joyce. If you're an entrepreneur trying to break into healthcare, here’s your golden ticket to understanding how to navigate this industry—spoiler alert: it’s a LONG game. 🏆 Top 5 Key Takeaways 🚀 📞 Cold calling still works – Just know your target! 📊 Listen to earnings calls – They’re free market intelligence! ⏳ Healthcare sales take years – So start now. 🦾 Know your audience – Investors & buyers don’t want guesses. 💡 .... and great advice from Richard to entrepreneurs.. Fun mentions: Pete Antunes John Wray Tim Wentworth Charlie Falcone #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInvestment #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #HC9Ventures #TheShotPodcast
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    42 分
  • Brian Kalis: AI, Healthcare & The Battle for Digital Transformation

    Brian Kalis: AI, Healthcare & The Battle for Digital Transformation
    2025/02/05
    🚀 AI, healthcare, and a nostalgic trip down digital memory lane—this week, Brian Kalis, Managing Director at Accenture Health joined Jim Joyce and I on this week's #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy and made us all question why we weren’t launching startups in Web 1.0. Brian’s journey has been a blend of tech geekery, consulting wizardry, and AI-fueled optimism. We covered: 🤖 The real deal behind AI adoption in healthcare 🛑 Why health systems are drowning in red tape 💰 How health plans are finally picking up the pace (🤯 yes, really?!) 🎭 Also, a friendly PSA: AI agents might soon be negotiating with AI agents, leaving us humans to watch from the sidelines with popcorn. 🍿 ..... Also, be nice to AI—they’re watching..... Fun mentions as always: Ankit Jain Infinitus Systems, Inc. Jeff Ruby John Brownlee Ethan Mollick
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    44 分
  • Rachel Loui - The Fearless Factor: and the guide to Hacking Fear

    Rachel Loui - The Fearless Factor: and the guide to Hacking Fear
    2025/01/29
    Ever wonder what really drives success? Fearless risk-taking, AI-powered interns, and, uh… a chicken heart?! 🐔💀 This week on #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I sat down with the energetic Rachel Loui, who’s been through everything from management consulting, big pharma and big tech to hacking fear itself. She’s teaching companies how to conquer AI anxiety, embrace neuropsychology in business, and—oh yeah—how to not bring an actual chicken heart to a meeting. Tune in to learn why fear is the biggest enemy of growth, why pharma is still playing catch-up, and before your AI intern takes over your job. 🔥 Top 5 Key Takeaways 📌 Fear blocks growth—hack it, don’t fight it. 📌 Gen AI is your (nearly) free 24/7 intern. 📌 Pharma still lags behind in AI adoption.. 📌 Data and psychology.... 📌 oh and ... a chicken heart can get you an A. 🎙 Show Breakdown ⏳ 00:00 - 02:00 | Back to Normal Format & AI Backgrounds 🎭 Jim and Eugene discuss returning to regular podcasting and Jim’s AI-generated hotel room mishap. ⏳ 02:01 - 05:00 | Meet Rachel: Life Starts with Death 💡 Rachel shares her philosophy on making bold life choices by imagining her 102-year-old self looking back. ⏳ 05:01 - 08:00 | The Chicken Heart Story 🐔💀 Rachel’s childhood experiment with a real chicken heart sets the tone for her lifelong passion for efficiency and impact. ⏳ 08:01 - 12:00 | From Pharma to Strategy in China 🌏 Rachel’s path from management consulting to Boehringer Ingelheim and leading strategy in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. ⏳ 12:01 - 16:00 | Startup Lessons & the Reality of Selling to Doctors 🚀 How Rachel’s digital health startup failed, but taught her valuable lessons about sales, psychology, and tech adoption in healthcare. ⏳ 16:01 - 20:00 | Google & Sales Psychology 📊 Applying data-driven insights from pharma to Google, managing $500M in revenue, and why sales is ultimately about psychology. ⏳ 20:01 - 25:00 | Gen AI = Your Free Intern 🤖 Rachel explains why AI is like a 24/7 intern and how companies can leverage it instead of fearing it. ⏳ 25:01 - 30:00 | Pharma & AI: Playing Catch-Up (Again) 💊 The industry’s slow AI adoption, learning from consumer brands, and struggles with data-driven decisions. ⏳ 30:01 - 34:00 | Global Pharma Strategy: Germany vs. China 🌍 Rachel breaks down the cultural challenges of working between German HQ and the Chinese healthcare market. ⏳ 34:01 - 36:00 | Final Advice: Be Bold, No Fear 🔥 Rachel’s key advice for entrepreneurs: push past fear, take risks, and explore new skills—even improv!
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    37 分