Startup Physicians
StartUp Physicians is the podcast for doctors who dare to think beyond the clinic and hospital walls. Hosted by Dr. Alison Curfman, a practicing pediatric emergency physician and successful healthcare startup founder, this series empowers physicians to explore dynamic career opportunities in the healthcare startup world.
Dr. Alison Curfman brings a wealth of experience to the mic, having founded and grown a healthcare company that served over 25,000 patients and achieved a nine-figure valuation in just two years. She has worked as a consultant, advisor, and chief medical officer, helping early-stage companies secure major funding and develop innovative clinical models. Now, she’s passionate about sharing the lessons she’s learned to help other physicians thrive in the startup space.
Whether you’re looking to launch your own venture, become a consultant, or join a forward-thinking healthcare team, this podcast is your go-to guide. Each episode is packed with actionable advice on topics like personal branding, creating marketable services, and navigating the startup landscape. You’ll also hear from trailblazing physicians and industry leaders in private equity and venture capital, sharing their insights on why physician voices are essential in shaping the future of healthcare.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and build a career that excites and inspires you, StartUp Physicians will show you the way. New episodes drop every Wednesday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen. Visit StartupPhysicians.com for resources, transcripts, and to connect with a community of like-minded doctors. It’s time to reimagine what’s possible for your career—and for healthcare.
Startup Physicians
Latest Episodes
Re-release: So You Want to Advise Startups? Here’s Exactly How to Get Started as a Physician Consultant
Many physicians know they have valuable clinical insight, but they struggle to name where that value fits outside traditional clinical practice.In this re-release episode, Dr. Alison Curfman walks through five common barriers physicians ...
Re-release: From Function to Value: Why Startups Pay for Physician Expertise
Why would a healthcare startup pay for physician expertise?In this re-release episode of the Startup Physicians podcast, Dr. Alison Curfman breaks down the three ways physicians create measurable business value for startups: helping comp...
From Supply Closet Prototype to Medical Device Founder with Dr. Hilary Gallin
Dr. Hilary Gallin is an obstetric anesthesiologist, medical device founder, and startup advisor who has built companies from problems she saw in clinical practice.In this episode of Startup Physicians, Dr. Gallin joins Dr. Alison Curfman...
Why Physician Founders Outperform in Healthcare Startups with Dr. David Lortscher
What happens when physicians bring clinical insight into the startup world?In this episode of the Startup Physicians Podcast, Dr. Alison Curfman sits down with dermatologist, founder, and author Dr. David Lortscher, co-foun...
Why Physicians Belong at the Strategy Table with Dr. Sarah Matt
In this episode of the Startup Physicians Podcast, Dr. Alison Curfman talks with Dr. Sarah Matt about building a nonlinear physician career and why doctors make powerful startup strategists.Dr. Matt shares her journey from ...