what i think about when i think about running

Lately, I’ve been drawing parallels between running a startup and running a race. The work you have to put in, the consistency required, the difficulty regardless of your development, the fact that they’re not for most people. Why would you sign up for this? I’ve felt this question clearly on two occasions: when I decided … Continue reading what i think about when i think about running →

building virtual provider networks

Today, Kanye drops his new album Donda 2 and I drop my new talk on how to build virtual provider networks. Our collective impact on culture can't be overstated. This talk was prepared for a healthcare operator community managed by Nikhil Krishnan. While the community is private, I highly recommend subscribing to Nikhil's related public … Continue reading building virtual provider networks →

the benefit of selling employee benefits

I saw this recent tweet from a health tech investor (Alyssa Jaffee is a Partner at 7wire Ventures) about how Starbucks spends more on healthcare than it does on coffee beans, which prompted me to think, 1) I guess the $5 lattes are justified, and 2) I’m not super surprised. While the tweet is likely … Continue reading the benefit of selling employee benefits →

disruption vs integration in healthcare

Existing Foundations Apps like Uber were built on top of smartphones. The Dark Knight was built on top of Batman Begins. The culture of hip hop remixes gave us enough classics to fill up a 50-pack of CD-Rs that used to burn and play out of my parents’ Nissan Maxima once I got my driving … Continue reading disruption vs integration in healthcare →

just track it

I read a story back in 2007 about Jerry Seinfeld’s key to becoming a better comic. He recommended a red marker and a big wall calendar. Write every day, mark the calendar with an “x” when you do, and try not to break the chain. That’s the game. [1] To be a better comic, he … Continue reading just track it →

a few samples

Are hospitals too big to succeed? (hint: yes, sort of) Why we launched a house call company in Philly (to burn through my savings) As simple as possible (written way before Marie Kondo blew up) Hara hachi bu / eighty percent full (the art of moderation)