Reminders don’t stop no-shows. Hospitals are slow to buy. Legacy software still rules. But some startups are reshaping appointment scheduling with AI - and getting real traction. So what’s their strategy?

In this episode you’ll hear about:

👉🏻 Why traditional reminder systems fail to solve the no-show problem

👉🏻 Why selling to hospitals is slow and what worked better in the dental industry

👉🏻 How to scale a healthcare product in markets with legacy systems and strict data policies

👉🏻 The importance of balancing innovation with adoption in healthtech products

👉🏻 The long-term vision of AI-driven, proactive healthcare scheduling

Our guest is Koen Lepez, CEO @TurnUp

Koen Lepez is the co-founder and CEO of TurnUp, a fast-growing SaaS platform tackling one of the dental industry’s biggest pain points: no-shows and last-minute cancellations. Designed for Dental Service Organizations and independent practices alike, TurnUp is now gaining traction beyond dentistry—with major hospitals exploring the platform’s potential to improve patient attendance and operational efficiency. www.turnup.worldBefore launching TurnUp, Koen built direct.eu, a Managed Service Provider, from a one-man operation into a 35-person team generating over €6M in annual revenue. After a successful acquisition by EASI, Koen set his sights on a new mission—one with the potential to positively impact lives through smarter, more human-centered healthcare technology.Driven by a passion for solving real-world problems, Koen believes that technology is only as powerful as the people behind it. He champions a culture-first approach to leadership, grounded in the belief that when your team thrives, so do your customers.

You can find our guest here:

👉🏻 https://www.linkedin.com/in/koenlepez/

👉🏻 https://www.turnup.world/

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Building a scalable product is hard. Building one that’s clinically validated, equitable, and safe? That’s a whole different level. And it starts with resisting the urge to ship too soon.

In this episode you’ll hear about:

👉🏻 Bridging the gap between clinical and tech cultures as a physician founder

👉🏻 Evolving from an API concept into a holistic, user-focused platform

👉🏻 Maintaining rigorous clinical validation while scaling a digital solution

👉🏻 Transforming customer feedback into actionable product pivots and improvements

Our guest is Senan Ebrahim, the Founder and CEO of Delfina

Senan Ebrahim, the Founder and CEO of Delfina, is a physician-scientist and entrepreneur with an MD and Ph.D. in Computational Neuroscience from Harvard, dedicated to using technology to improve global health. He has worked for over a decade at the intersection of AI and healthcare and previously founded Hikma Health, a tech nonprofit creating digital health solutions for refugees, migrants, and vulnerable populations. Senan co-founded Delfina in 2021 to bring lifesaving technologies to prenatal care after experiencing the challenges faced by parents and their providers alike.

You can find our guest here:

👉🏻 https://www.linkedin.com/in/senane/

👉🏻 https://www.delfina.com/

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Ever walked into a pitch meeting and realized you’re spending more time explaining why a problem exists than actually talking about your solution? Not all money is good money. Taking on the wrong investor can be worse than not getting funded at all. But how do you know who’s the right fit before it’s too late? The best founders don’t just pitch investors - they evaluate them.

In this episode you’ll hear about:

👉🏻 Fundraising challenges for healthtech founders in the current market

👉🏻 How to pitch investors who don’t ‘get it’

👉🏻 How startup founders should choose investors wisely

👉🏻 Mental health and leadership in startups

👉🏻 When NOT to start a startup

Our guest is Jillian Miranda, Founder & Managing Partner at Snatch Health

Jill's career is defined by a steadfast commitment to health equity and a knack for understanding how to best leverage technology to transform care. Her expertise spans the spectrum of startup operations, from strategic planning and execution to fundraising and investor relations. She excels in developing go-to-market strategies and building high-performing teams. As a health equity activist, Jill brings a unique perspective to her work. She resolutely believes in the power of female founders to reshape the world, given the right support and resources. This conviction drives her consulting practice, where she empowers early-stage companies to overcome barriers and reach their full potential.

You can find our guest here:

👉🏻 jill@snatchhealth.com

👉🏻 https://www.snatchhealth.com/

👉🏻 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-miranda/

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