• #508 - Kara Trott, Founder & Board Chair at Quantum Health
    Jul 7 2025

    Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

    Our Guest: Kara Trott, Founder & Board Chair at Quantum Health.

    What you’ll get out of this episode:

    • Kara Trott founded Quantum Health, pioneering the field of healthcare navigation and care coordination.
    • Her legal and consumer behavior background uniquely shaped Quantum’s patient-centric model.
    • Trott’s leadership philosophy emphasizes empathy, curiosity, and employee empowerment.
    • Quantum Health recently acquired Embold Health, expanding its impact across 8 million lives.
    • Her new book No One Alone captures 25 years of leading and innovating in a resistant healthcare industry.



    To learn more about Quantum Health:
    Website https://quantum-health.com/
    Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/quantum-health/

    Our sponsors for this episode are:
    Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/
    Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/

    Show and Host's Socials:
    Slice of Healthcare
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

    Jared S Taylor
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

    WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?
    The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

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    27 mins
  • #506 - Adam Stansell, CEO at Axle Health
    Jun 30 2025

    Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

    Our Guest: Adam Stansell, CEO at Axle Health.

    What you’ll get out of this episode:

    • Axle Health's Major Pivot: Transitioned from delivering home health services to licensing its proprietary operations software.
    • Key Insight from the Field: A revealing moment with a thumbtack-based scheduling system sparked the shift in focus.
    • Execution Challenges: Took a year post-pivot to gain traction, eventually 10x'ing revenue in 2024.
    • Funding Milestone: Closed Series A led by F-Prime, aligning with investors with deep operational and domain expertise.
    • Vision Beyond Health: Adam reflects on the societal need for objective truth in the age of AI and misinformation.



    To learn more about Axle Health:
    Website https://www.axlehealth.com
    Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/axle-health/

    Our sponsors for this episode are:
    Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/
    Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/

    Show and Host's Socials:
    Slice of Healthcare
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

    Jared S Taylor
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

    WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?
    The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

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    18 mins
  • #505 - Max Marchione, Co-Founder at Superpower
    Jun 25 2025

    Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

    Our Guest: Max Marchione, Co-Founder at Superpower.

    What you’ll get out of this episode:

    • Building a Healthcare Super App: Superpower offers an AI-driven healthcare membership that includes 100+ blood biomarker tests, data integration, and holistic care.
    • Vision of Widespread Access: Aims to create a health membership as universal as Amazon Prime, making preventive healthcare accessible and affordable.
    • Founder Insights on Innovation: Max Marchione emphasizes the importance of ignoring outdated advice and maintaining conviction in forward-thinking solutions.
    • Entrepreneurial Wisdom: Advises founders to build businesses that are resilient to advancements like AGI, focusing on immediate revenue and customer obsession.
    • Personal Routines and Hacks: Max shares his productivity rituals, nutritional hacks (including a powerhouse smoothie), and mental resilience mantra.



    To learn more about Superpower:
    Website https://superpower.com/
    Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/superpower-health/

    Our sponsors for this episode are:
    Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/
    Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/

    Show and Host's Socials:
    Slice of Healthcare
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

    Jared S Taylor
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

    WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?
    The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

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    17 mins
  • #504 - Bill Taranto, President at Merck Global Health Innovation Fund
    Jun 18 2025

    Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

    Our Guest: Bill Taranto, President at Merck Global Health Innovation Fund.

    What you’ll get out of this episode:

    • Bill Taranto’s Journey: From Johnson & Johnson to leading Merck’s $600M GHI Fund focused on digital health and technology.
    • Four Core Investment Areas: Drug discovery, clinical development, supply chain, and patient access/data.
    • Portfolio Spotlights: Companies like Npower, Unnatural Products, Aerosafe Global, Cure AI, and Prognos are driving impactful innovation.
    • Strategic Value of CVCs: Beyond capital, CVCs offer startups technical expertise, commercial agreements, and long-term support.
    • Navigating Market Challenges: Insights on VC pullback, consolidation trends, and advice for startups on sustainable growth.


    To learn more about Merck:
    Website https://www.merck.com/
    Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/merck/

    Our sponsors for this episode are:
    Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/
    Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/

    Show and Host's Socials:
    Slice of Healthcare
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

    Jared S Taylor
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

    WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?
    The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

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    18 mins
  • #503 - Dr. Danna Chung, Chief Medical Officer at Ezra
    Jun 9 2025

    Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

    Our Guest: Dr. Danna Chung, Chief Medical Officer at Ezra.

    What you’ll get out of this episode:

    • Dr. Danna Chung's Diverse Medical Journey: From health policy and community clinics to innovative startups and AI-driven diagnostics.
    • Personal Catalyst for Joining Ezra: A family cancer diagnosis led Dr. Chung to seek better early detection tools, ultimately connecting her to Ezra.
    • The Power of Early Detection: Emphasizes how early cancer diagnosis, especially via total-body MRI, can dramatically improve survival rates.
    • Ezra’s Tech-Driven Approach: AI-assisted scoring, personalized follow-up, and longitudinal health tracking make their screening more effective and responsible.
    • Strategic Growth with Function Health: Recent acquisition boosts combined offerings of lab testing and imaging, expanding access and affordability.

    To learn more about Ezra:
    Website http://ezra.com
    Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/ezrainc/

    Our sponsors for this episode are:
    Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/
    Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/

    Show and Host's Socials:
    Slice of Healthcare
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

    Jared S Taylor
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

    WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?
    The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

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    15 mins
  • #502 - Patrick Quigley, CEO at Sidecar Health
    Jun 4 2025

    Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

    Our Guest: Patrick Quigley, CEO at Sidecar Health.

    What you’ll get out of this episode:

    • Patrick Quigley, an engineer-turned-entrepreneur, founded Sidecar Health from personal healthcare frustrations.
    • Sidecar Health boasts a sub-1% claim denial rate, compared to the industry average of 19%.
    • The platform empowers consumers with upfront pricing data and a Visa card to directly pay providers.
    • Their model rewards members for choosing cost-effective care, returning an average of $1,000/year.
    • Recent expansion includes Florida and large-scale adoption by jumbo employers like Koch Industries.


    To learn more about Sidecar Health:
    Website https://www.sidecarhealth.com
    Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/sidecarhealth/

    Our sponsors for this episode are:
    Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/
    Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/

    Show and Host's Socials:
    Slice of Healthcare
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

    Jared S Taylor
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

    WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?
    The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

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    16 mins
  • #501 - Jennifer Meyer, President of Commercial and Consumer Business at SonderMind
    Jun 2 2025

    Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

    Our Guest: Jennifer Meyer, President of Commercial and Consumer Business at SonderMind.

    What you’ll get out of this episode:

    • Jennifer Meyer reflects on her two-decade journey in healthcare and how it led her to SonderMind.
    • SonderMind is transitioning mental health care from access-focused to outcomes-driven.
    • The company’s innovative platform combines human-led therapy with AI-powered self-care tools.
    • New areas of focus include women's mental health and support for chronic disease management.
    • Product development at SonderMind is deeply informed by clinician feedback and emerging neuroscience.

    To learn more about SonderMind:
    Website https://www.sondermind.com
    Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/sondermind/

    Our sponsors for this episode are:
    Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/
    Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/

    Show and Host's Socials:
    Slice of Healthcare
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

    Jared S Taylor
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

    WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?
    The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

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    16 mins