
Veteran journalist, investor, and Second Opinion Media founder Chrissy Farr talks with the CEOs and founders who've been in the trenches long enough to know that healthcare doesn't move at startup speed. These aren't the entrepreneurs chasing quick exits—they're the "lifers" who understand that building in healthcare requires endless pivots, regulatory navigation, and decade-long timelines. No hyp... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 62 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologyHealth & Fitness | |||

In this episode of Lifers, Christina Farr sits down with Heather Fernandez, CEO of Solv and former Trulia executive, to dig into the question that has stumped healthcare for decades: why don't patients know what their doctor visit will cost? They dis... more
In this special episode of Lifers, Christina Farr sits down with Dr. Rian Kabir, a psychiatrist and medical AI expert, to discuss the mental health implications of Kalshi's $22 billion valuation. They explore whether prediction markets constitute gam... more
In this episode of Lifers, Maven Clinic founder and CEO Kate Ryder joins host Christina Farr to discuss her journey building the first unicorn in the women's health category. Kate reflects on the "wartime" mentality of the early years, the challenges... more
This week on Lifers, Christina Farr interviews Dr. Oliver Kharraz, the CEO of Zocdoc. They discuss the complexities of navigating the healthcare industry and the "culture shock" of modernizing medical scheduling. They explore Zocdoc’s evolution from ... more
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Engaging in candid dialogues with seasoned professionals, this podcast offers a deep dive into the complexities of the healthcare sector. It focuses on the insights of CEOs and founders who have substantial experience navigating the intricate landscape of healthcare innovation, with topics frequently exploring the challenges of regulatory environments, the intricacies of medical technology, and the realities of startup strategies. Episodes often underscore the slow evolution of healthcare systems, contrasting it with the faster-paced nature of typical startups, and providing authentic narratives about the essential adaptations needed for success in this field.
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Recent guests on Lifers include:
1. Rian Kabir
2. Kate Ryder
3. Oliver Kharraz
4. Farzad Mostashari
5. Jon Slotkin
6. Sunita Mohanty
7. Blake Porter
8. Chris Gallagher
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