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HealthTech Hour

Steve Roest
NHS
Women's Health
Community Pharmacy
Healthtech
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Healthcare Services
Health Inequality
Menopause
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Gut Microbiome
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Pharmacogenomics
Nutrition
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Health Technology
United Kingdom
Nutrition and Cancer
Health Inequalities
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HealthTech Hour sees Steve Roest, CEO & Founder of PocDoc, speaking to the founders, leaders, clinicians and investors who are driving the HealthTech revolution and are at the forefront of healthcare innovation. Drawing on his extensive network, Steve will give listeners a unique insight into some of the most exciting technologies and most inspiring people from across all aspects of HealthTech.

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This week on HealthTech Hour, Steve sits down with Demi Radeva, CEO and co-founder of Across, who is helping UK health tech founders enter and succeed in the United States.

With nearly 20 years of experience spanning the world's largest US payer, th... more

This week on HealthTech Hour, Steve sits down with Sam Fay, CEO of SISU Health, who is leading the mission to make preventative health more accessible across the UK.

With 25 years of experience in strategic transformation and senior leadership, Sam ... more

Rachel Murphy launched the NHS App and sold multiple businesses. Now she helps other founders do the same.

In this episode of HealthTech Hour, we sit down with Rachel Murphy — founder of The Grafter and one of the UK's most trusted operators when it... more

This week, HealthTech Hour comes to you live from Digital Health Rewired at the NEC - one of the UK's biggest gatherings of the people building, leading and shaping digital health.

Steve is joined at the event by three special guests:

* Alex Lawre... more

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Steve Roest
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5.0 out of 5 stars from 85 ratings
  • Cool podcast!

    Who knew HealthTech could be this fun? Steve makes it feel like a convo, not a lecture. 5 stars easy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mikelw1974
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great Podcast With Enough Information

    Top Notch Content Keep It Up

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lalitamoreejason
    United Arab Emiratesa year ago
  • Steve Delivers Over as expected

    Great Job keep it up

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carolinaalicson90
    United Arab Emiratesa year ago
  • Episode Delivered Over As Expectations

    Great Job Steve

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Martinocarlosuk
    United Statesa year ago
  • Steve Delivered Too Notch Episode

    Too Good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jasonpaul90
    United Arab Emiratesa year ago

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Shows strong guests and clear perspectives on NHS procurement and governance.
High-quality audio and deep dives into practical challenges for health tech adoption.
Industry-relevant insights that help sponsors understand the ecosystem and audience motivations.
Engaging host makes complex health tech topics feel like a conversation.

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Ep126: Pam Garside, advisor to governments, investors and founders, leading angel investor in HealthTech
Q: How should HealthTech startups approach selling into the NHS and procurement challenges?
Pam suggests readiness and smart engagement, recommends cross-sector swaps and deeper understanding of NHS procurement, and emphasizes the need for collaboration between NHS and private investors to scale adoption.
Ep126: Pam Garside, advisor to governments, investors and founders, leading angel investor in HealthTech
Q: What do you look for in founders and the business when considering an early-stage HealthTech investment?
The emphasis is on the founding team, coachability, and the ability to scale; the product must show some potential and a thoughtful competitive analysis. She notes that many teams overpromise but lack realistic plans and unit economics at the early stage.
Ep126: Pam Garside, advisor to governments, investors and founders, leading angel investor in HealthTech
Q: Could you describe your journey from NHS graduate schemes to becoming a leading angel investor?
Pam explains her path through NHS training, time in the US, teaching and consulting, and how she gradually became a portfolio investor, with Cambridge Angels playing a key role as a community that connects and mentors founders.
Ep125: Curbing substance addiction with technology with Dr David McLaughlan, global addiction expert at the Priory and the CEO and Founder of Curb Health
Q: How does the onboarding and CBT-based approach work on a daily basis?
Users answer questions about their relationship with alcohol and triggers, get a 31-day program with daily video lessons, and complete interactive CBT exercises that build a personal toolkit while tracking progress and fostering community support.
Ep125: Curbing substance addiction with technology with Dr David McLaughlan, global addiction expert at the Priory and the CEO and Founder of Curb Health
Q: What gap did you see in addiction treatment that led you to build Curb Health?
Barriers like stigma, long NHS waiting lists, high private costs, and the reactive nature of traditional care inspired us to create a proactive, accessible digital program that personalizes support and reduces those barriers.

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What is HealthTech Hour about and what kind of topics does it cover?

HealthTech Hour features in-depth conversations with founders, clinicians, and policymakers who are shaping the HealthTech revolution. Episodes frequently cover digital health platforms, NHS adoption, data governance, and practical realities of bringing innovative solutions to scale within complex health systems. Listeners take away actionable insights on funding, procurement, regulatory navigation, and partnerships, often spotlighting real-world impact in prevention, diagnostics, and care delivery. A notable strength is the show's ability to translate technical health tech concepts into business and policy implications, making it valuable for executives, investors, and health system leaders exploring innovation opportunities.

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Recent guests on HealthTech Hour include:

1. Sam Fry
2. Rachel Murphy
3. Alex Gwyther
4. Richard Armstrong
5. Kavita Palmer
6. Alison Gardiner
7. Sara Roberts
8. Dr. Mark Hudson-Peacock

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