Rephonic
Artwork for Startup Physicians

Startup Physicians

Alison Curfman, M.D.
Artificial Intelligence
Risk Mitigation
Revenue Growth
Cost Optimization
Healthcare Startups
Venture Capital
Telehealth
Healthcare
Pediatrics
Healthcare Startup
Startup Physicians
Telemedicine
Health Tech
Stanford Biodesign
Entrepreneurship
Payscope MD
Design Thinking
Startups
Healthcare Entrepreneurship
Personal Finance

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 a... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes75Founded2 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
EntrepreneurshipBusiness

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Startup Physicians

Latest Episodes

Many physicians recognize problems in healthcare that deserve better solutions. But how do you know if an idea has the potential to become a real company?

In this solo episode, Dr. Alison Curfman walks through the framework Startup Physicians uses t... more

Dr. Mary Parman spent more than 20 years practicing OB/GYN before building a second path in health tech consulting and startup advisory work.

In this episode, she joins Dr. Alison Curfman to talk about how physicians can use their clinical expertise... more

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 face when e... more

YouTube

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 companies grow ... more

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Hilary Gallin
Anesthesiologist turned startup founder and advisor/consultant to startups
Freelance; startups
Episode: From Supply Closet Prototype to Medical Device Founder with Dr. Hilary Gallin
David Lortscher
Dermatologist and physician founder; founder/CEO of a teledermatology startup
Dermatology startup (telehealth)
Episode: Why Physician Founders Outperform in Healthcare Startups with Dr. David Lortscher
Dr. Sarah Matt
Burn surgeon, author of The Borderless Healthcare Revolution, strategist
Independent consultant; former Chief Strategy Officer at Savado; former Oracle executive
Episode: Why Physicians Belong at the Strategy Table with Dr. Sarah Matt
Tomasz Rudolf
Advisor and venture-builder with a focus on physician empowerment in healthcare startups
Poland-based venture builder and advisor
Episode: The Growth Strategy Most Physicians Miss with Venture Builder Tomasz Rudolf
Kim Sharp
Senior advisor to the Startup Physicians incubator
Startup Physicians incubator
Episode: The Startup Playbook Physicians Don’t Learn in Medical School with Venture Advisor Kim Sharp
Dr. Daniella Dennis
Emergency Medicine Resident and founder of Payscope MD
Payscope MD
Episode: Physician Entrepreneurship in Residency: Building a Startup While Training with Dr. Daniella Dennis
Daniel Dow
Radiologist by training, advisor and executive involved with Healthcare Shares
Healthcare Shares
Episode: Healthcare Venture Capital for Physicians: Advisory Roles, Investing, and Startup Ecosystems with Dr. Daniel Dow
Dr. Payel Gupta
Practicing allergist immunologist and health‑tech founder
Founder, former co-founder of allergy-focused telemedicine startup
Episode: From Allergy Practice to Startup Acquisition with Dr. Payel Gupta
Dr. Alex Mohseni
Emergency physician with a background in health-tech entrepreneurship
ClinX Academy, RPM and Cirrus MD collaborations
Episode: How to Create Opportunity in Health Tech as a Physician Entrepreneur with Dr. Alex Mohseni

Host

Dr. Alison Curfman
Host of the podcast and physician startup founder; clinician-entrepreneur

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • What Every Physician Needs!

    I stumbled across this podcast and am excited to follow and hear about how private-practice and other physicians can expand their influence, maximize their talents, and build a life outside the hospital and clinic walls.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Publishing Exec
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Solid episodes with actionable frameworks for fundraising and product strategy.
authentic perspective on building communities around physician entrepreneurship.
Great real-world examples that bridge clinical practice and startups.
Insightful, hands-on guidance for physician founders.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

From ER to Innovation: Building New Healthcare Paths with Dr. Kevin Baumlin
Q: What are the most valuable paths for physicians to engage with startups beyond practicing medicine?
Physicians can start as medical advisors or fractional CMOs, participate in clinical trials or grant-funded programs, and leverage not-for-profit innovation centers to gain experience, build credibility, and connect with potential funders and partners.
From Supply Closet Prototype to Medical Device Founder with Dr. Hilary Gallin
Q: How has AI changed the way founders like you explore and validate ideas?
AI is described as a powerful thought partner for divergent research and rapid synthesis, helping founders gather market data, simulate scenarios, and converge on core product ideas efficiently.
From Supply Closet Prototype to Medical Device Founder with Dr. Hilary Gallin
Q: How did you decide what to prototype first when you started, and what did that initial prototype look like?
Hilary explains that they began with supply-closet cobbling, using simple components and a glue gun to create a basic, testable prototype, which they used to validate concepts before investing in formal engineering.
A Physician’s Leap from ER to Startup: Curiosity, Clarity, and Impact with Dr. Anurag Gupta
Q: What would be your closing advice for physicians curious about the startup world?
Be curious and willing to explore multiple pathways, start small by tackling real problems, and actively build relationships. Look for leadership opportunities within healthcare organizations and leverage mentorship and networks to help you grow while you pursue meaningful patient impact.
A Physician’s Leap from ER to Startup: Curiosity, Clarity, and Impact with Dr. Anurag Gupta
Q: Do you think an MBA is essential for physicians who want to work in industry, or are there alternative paths to gain the needed business acumen?
An MBA can be incredibly valuable for networking and learning business frameworks, but it's not the only route. The best approach depends on your goals; many people succeed by gaining on-the-job experience, building a strong network, and learning through real-world projects. If opting for an MBA, a full-time program offers the strongest network benefits.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Startup Physicians

What is Startup Physicians about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, physician-led show focused on translating clinical expertise into scalable healthcare ventures. Episodes feature physician founders, strategic advisors, and health-tech leaders who discuss starting, funding, and growing physician-led startups, plus practical frameworks for MVPs, fundraising, and go-to-market. Notable throughlines include the value of clinical domain knowledge, mentorship networks, and building communities to support physician entrepreneurship. The format tends toward actionable takeaways, with guests ranging from startup founders to VC-adjacent experts, making it useful for doctors considering startups, clinicians exploring leadership roles in health tech, and sponsors seeking a physician-friendly audience focu... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Startup Physicians?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Startup Physicians. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Startup Physicians and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Startup Physicians get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Startup Physicians, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Startup Physicians?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Startup Physicians, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Startup Physicians have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Startup Physicians has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Startup Physicians?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Startup Physicians:

1. Point Me To First Class
2. Geobreeze Travel
3. Takeoff: A Points and Miles Podcast by 10xTravel
4. The Podcast by KevinMD
5. The Mel Robbins Podcast

How many episodes of Startup Physicians are there?

Startup Physicians launched 2 years ago and published 75 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Startup Physicians?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Startup Physicians?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Startup Physicians from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Startup Physicians?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Startup Physicians. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Startup Physicians?

Recent guests on Startup Physicians include:

1. Hilary Gallin
2. David Lortscher
3. Dr. Sarah Matt
4. Tomasz Rudolf
5. Kim Sharp
6. Dr. Daniella Dennis
7. Daniel Dow
8. Dr. Payel Gupta

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days