Today’s episode is a must-listen if you care about how healthcare actually scales. In this conversation, we break down the “human in the loop” problem and why most founders and investors are still treating technology like a magic wand instead of a tool.
If you’ve ever felt:
• Stuck between clinical intuition and rigid hospital systems
• Unsure how to move from “expert” to “advisor” or “investor”
• Frustrated by the “slap AI on it” approach to innovation
This episode gives you a masterclass in behavioral science, ethical innovation, and the power of multidimensional growth. Today, we’re joined by Dr. Natanya Wachtel, a behavioral scientist featured by Forbes and HBR who helps Fortune 500 companies understand how humans actually decide and change.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN
• Why “bedside manner” and connection are statistically more powerful than some surgical interventions.
• The “Check yourself before you wreck yourself” rule for AI in healthcare.
• Why not all investment money is “good money” for a growing startup.
• How to build a “HBA puzzle piece” team where clinician, operator, and investor skills actually click.
• The secret to “Harvard to Hood” innovation: why we need to listen to more than just the formally educated.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Creating legacy beyond the bedside
05:15 – What traumatic brain injury taught Natanya about identity
09:20 – The ethics of AI: Who is watching the store?
12:30 – Why “not all money is good money” for founders
16:40 – What makes the HBA Mastermind different?
21:30 – Announcing a new CEO: A lesson in “asking for help”
RESOURCES FOR CLINICIANS, INVESTORS & OPERATORS
Join the HBA ecosystem where clinicians build legacy, not just resumes.
You’ll find rooms with vetted leaders, mission-aligned partners, and curated execution paths.
→ Apply to become an Advisor Fellow and start building influence:
👉 www.HealthBoardAdvisors.com/Apply
Participate in curated HBA experiences Our events are designed for strategic alignment where vetted experts, founders, and capital partners share frameworks, insights, and execution paths that matter.
→ Explore upcoming HBA events:
👉 luma.com/HealthBoardAdvisors
FOR FOUNDERS READY TO SCALE WITH IMPACT
Sharpen your story before capital enters the room A great pitch lands results only when it’s clear, credible, and investor-ready. Pitch Practice helps founders refine that story so the right doors open fast. → Get pitch-ready: 👉 www.PulsePointPath.com/PitchToYes
Earn recognition that unlocks visibility and trust The HealthTech Impact Award highlights founders whose solutions are ready for real adoption and investment, not just buzz.
→ Apply for the Impact Award: 👉 www.HealthTechImpactAward.com
Prepare for capital with a system that aligns funders, milestones, and execution Capital readiness isn’t guesswork. It’s knowing who will fund you, why they’ll fund you, and how you’ll hit the milestones that matter. The Capital Engine gives you that clarity and alignment.
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