In this episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast, hosted by Dr. Anish Desai, Barry Nguyen shares his remarkable journey from being a physiotherapist to becoming a leading figure in AI-driven healthcare innovation. Barry discusses his early career, the challenges he faced, and the pivotal moments that drove his transition into entrepreneurship and digital health. As the co-founder and CEO of CliniScribe, and co-founder of HealthAide, Barry delves into how his ventures are revolutionizing the healthcare industry through AI-powered tools and systems. He also touches on his personal life, work schedule, and the philosophies that have guided his career. The conversation highlights the potential of AI to transform various aspects of medicine and offers practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

In this episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast, Dr. Joshua Liu, co-founder and CEO of SeamlessMD, shares his journey from medical school to building a leading digital health platform that serves as a “GPS for patient care.” Inspired by an innovation lab during med school, Dr. Liu partnered with engineers in an incubator to develop SeamlessMD, which helps patients navigate complex health journeys while reducing readmissions, mortality, and healthcare costs. He discusses building a mission-driven team with strong clinical DNA, the challenges of integrating with major EHRs like Epic and Cerner, and the importance of mentorship, adaptability, and resilience in entrepreneurship. Dr. Liu also reflects on the evolving landscape of digital health, his decision to forgo residency, and the critical role of supportive mentors and family in his path.

In this episode of The Underdog Physician Podcast, Allen Cooper, co-founder and CEO of Ancilla Ventures and Ready List, shares his journey from a consulting career at Accenture to building mission-driven health tech solutions. Motivated by a desire for deeper knowledge and meaningful impact, Allen transitioned through various roles before co-founding Ancilla Ventures, which initially focused on healthcare quality metrics and later pivoted to developing ReadyList—a mobile software platform that enhances hospital environmental services by digitizing room turnover and cleaning protocols. He discusses the measurable impact of ReadyList on infection control, operational efficiency, and staff training, while emphasizing servant leadership, team building, and thoughtful bootstrapping. Allen’s core mission is to empower and evolve people, especially under-recognized healthcare workers, by creating tools that enable them to work smarter, not harder.