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Welcome to The Uprising Show, where we bring you insightful conversations with inspiring guests. In this episode, our host Vivek sits down with Dr. Hal (Haleem Mohammed), a dynamic individual whose career spans finance, medicine, and entrepreneurship. Dr. Hal takes us through his fascinating journey from being a stockbroker on Wall Street to becoming a renowned physician.

He shares his experiences navigating the medical field, and his shift to the concierge medicine model with Game Day Men's Health. Dr. Hal passionately discusses the challenges of the traditional healthcare system and explains why he chose a direct-to-patient approach, highlighting the importance of focusing on quality care over bureaucracy.

Tune in to learn more about Dr. Hal's innovative vision for healthcare and how his diverse background fuels his ambition to leave a lasting legacy. Whether you're interested in entrepreneurship, healthcare, or creating meaningful change, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.

Timestamps:

00:00 Family Moves and Medical Career Journey

05:03 Old Brooklyn vs. New Brooklyn

06:32 Healthcare vs. Insurance Confusion

09:39 Medical Workload and Patient Care Crisis

13:39 Healthcare Costs and Membership Models

16:50 Men's Health Referral Practices

20:50 Promoting Ethical Patient Care

25:49 Knowledge Gaps Create Misunderstandings

27:43 Navigating Med Spa Regulations

30:03 Balancing Medicine and Business

33:18 Corporate Experience Fuels Medical Business

36:36 Collaborative Strengths Drive Success

40:29 Validating Your Healthcare Choices

45:22 Life's Nonlinear Journey

46:12 Prioritize Family and Quality Time

49:30 "Pride in Being 'Good Candy' House"

Dr. Hal's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctorhal/

Gameday Men's Health - https://gamedaymenshealth.com/location-finder/

The Uprising Show Website: https://theuprisingshow.com/

Vivek Nanda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viveknanda1/

Vivek Nanda's Twitter: https://x.com/vickks

TopHealth Media Website: https://tophealth.care/

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Join Vivek as he interviews the inspiring Dr. Hanna Aliashkevich, a former neurosurgeon turned neuroscientist and Co-founder of PigPug Health. Discover her fascinating journey, insights into neurotech innovations, and the impactful work they’re doing at PigPug Health.

- Dr. Hanna Aliashkevich’s transition from neurosurgery to neuro-oncology research.
- The personal story and motivation behind her scientific achievements.
- Introduction and unique functionalities of PigPug Health’s AI-powered neurofeedback solution for ADHD and autism.
- The role of AI and neurotech in transforming healthcare and brain-computer interfaces.
- Dr. Hanna’s artistic passions and poetic talent.

Timestamps:
00:00 AI Neurofeedback for ADHD & Autism
04:45 Neurosurgery: From Dream to Residency
08:21 "Career-Changing Opportunity in Biotech"
09:38 Becoming a Neurosurgeon in the US
12:43 Bilingual Poetry at Open Mics
19:12 Improving Attention in ADHD & Autism
21:02 EEG Headset for Kids with ADHD
27:03 Innovative Headphones for Kids
29:25 Affordable Remote Care for ADHD & Autism
33:14 Innovative Accessible Treatment Tech
35:29 AI's Role in Healthcare Solutions
41:15 Mind-Blowing Neurotech and AI Insights
43:18 Women Changing the World Awards
45:39 Empowerment Through Networking and Community
49:29 Aspiring Actress Prepared for Space Movie

Quotes, Hooks, & Timestamps:
A Neurosurgeon's Personal Pursuit: "The turning point in my career became with the loss of my childhood friend. He died from glioblastoma in like 20 plus in a young age."
— Dr. Hanna Aliashkevich [00:07:10 → 00:07:23]

A Chance Encounter at a Conference: "And I realized that here in the US I can probably have more possibilities to make some scientific breakthroughs and to do more to fulfill my scientific dreams and aspirations."
— Dr. Hanna Aliashkevich [00:09:25 → 00:09:38]

Innovative ADHD Solution for Kids: "Imagine the solution that will help kids to train their focus and attention easily from home under remote supervision of neurofeedback trainer in engaging and entertaining way. This is big buck health solution."
— Dr. Hanna Aliashkevich [00:21:22 → 00:21:39]

Groundbreaking Neurofeedback for Non-Verbal Children: "So using these protocols it's possible to help kids to start talking after five sometimes, but usually after 10 sessions of neurofeedback."
— Dr. Hanna Aliashkevich [00:24:34 → 00:24:46]

Future of Healthcare: "This is the future of healthcare, I would say remote care and easy care and preventive care."
— Dr. Hanna Aliashkevich [00:29:43 → 00:29:51]

Advancements in Neurotechnologies: "But they are possible to implant different chips in the brain and make tetraplegic person able to communicate, to work with this world."
— Dr. Hanna Aliashkevich [00:39:39 → 00:39:50]

Empowering Women in STEM: "Be curious, be fearless and do every day, do something that future you will thank you for."
— Dr. Hanna Aliashkevich [00:46:11 → 00:46:20]

PigPug Health Website - https://pigpug.co/

Dr. Hanna Aliashkevich LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/neurannette/

The Uprising Show Website: https://theuprisingshow.com/

Vivek Nanda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viveknanda1/

Vivek Nanda's Twitter: https://x.com/vickks

TopHealth Media Website: https://tophealth.care/

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Dive into an insightful conversation with Joshua Liu, founder of SeamlessMD, as he shares his journey in healthcare technology with host Vivek Nanda. Learn about the innovation, challenges, and future of digital health in this must-watch episode.

• The journey of Seamless MD and its impact on patient care.
• Fundraising strategies and financial challenges in healthcare tech.
• The evolving role of AI in healthcare administration and clinical practices.
• Differences and opportunities in the U.S. vs. Canadian healthcare markets.
• Josh Liu's advice for aspiring health tech entrepreneurs.

Timestamps:
00:00 Toronto-born builder turned full-time entrepreneur.
06:03 Undecided med student starts healthcare technology company.
08:21 SeamlessMD guides patients through healthcare journeys.
12:32 Cold emailing VCs; few first meetings succeeded.
14:43 Focus on priorities during existential business risks.
18:03 Company growth: US customers, clinical evidence, EHR integrations.
22:19 Payment models influence digital health adoption.
25:40 Trust in Canadian healthcare declining, costs preferred.
29:59 Market strategies adjusted; digital health emphasized post-2020.
31:18 Top-down strategy more effective than bottom-up.
36:11 Customization, subscription, clinical integration requires hands-on services.
39:09 AI in healthcare: Admin use low risk, clinical complex.
43:47 Optimizing healthcare journey with scalable care solutions.
46:32 Distinguish passion project from sustainable healthcare startup.
48:21 Telemedicine app failed due to poor integration.
51:27 Insightful podcast on SeamlessMD's unique advantage.

3 Fun Facts:
1. Joshua Liu initially crafted his entrepreneurial skills by starting school clubs and non-profits during high school.
2. SeamlessMD, under Josh's leadership, extends the analogy of a "GPS for patient care" to guide patients through complex medical journeys.
3. Joshua Liu reveals a personal passion for basketball and aspirations to be a basketball sportscaster if not for his current endeavors.

Joshua Liu's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuapliu/

SeamlessMD's Website - https://www.seamless.md/

The Uprising Show Website: https://theuprisingshow.com/

Vivek Nanda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viveknanda1/

Vivek Nanda's Twitter: https://x.com/vickks

TopHealth Media Website: https://tophealth.care/