Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Introducing the new
Startup Physicians Weekly.
Every day, physicians see problems worth solving. Our refreshed weekly newsletter shares founder stories, practical insights, and opportunities to help you take the next step.
This week, Dr. Divya Krishnamoorthy and Dr. Mason Henehan join me on the podcast to discuss turning clinical challenges into startups. We also spotlight Justin and TurnKey AI Practice in our new Featured Founder section and share ways to connect at HLTH.
Considering the Incubator? Join our live Q&A on November 5 at 1 PM Central for candid answers about the program and your next steps. Applications for the first intake close Wednesday, November 11.
Have a launch, funding announcement, or milestone to share? We’d love to consider your story for a future Featured Founder spotlight.
Podcast · Episode 85 · 34 min
How Physicians Turn Clinical Problems Into Healthcare Startups with our Current Incubator Participants
Dr. Alison Curfman sits down with two physician founders from the Startup Physicians Incubator, psychiatrist Dr. Divya Krishnamoorthy and dermatologist Dr. Mason Henehan. Divya is building Syntonia Health, which tracks medication adherence and treatment effectiveness between mental health appointments; Mason is developing Formulary Flow, which helps clinicians navigate insurance requirements and treatment pathways. They share what they have learned about moving from physician to founder, building a sustainable business model, pitching, and finding mentorship and community.
Featured Founders
The three surgeons behind TurnKey AI Practice
Justin Smith, MD
Orthopaedic sports surgeon
Todd Walker, MD
Orthopaedic surgeon
Nathan Boes, MD
Orthopaedic surgeon
Company: TurnKey AI Practice
What they're building: An AI-powered practice-management and clinical-workflow platform for independent medical practices.
Latest milestone: Raised $1.64 million in investments from more than 20 practicing physicians to give independent physicians the same AI infrastructure that health systems spend millions building.
Blog
If your healthcare startup succeeds, will you?
Kimberly Sharp, capital strategy advisor at the Incubator, on four costly mistakes physician founders should avoid before raising capital. If your company sold tomorrow, do you know how much of the money would reach you?
Read the post → 8-minute read
Events
Live Q&A
Startup Physicians Incubator: Live Q&A
Thursday, 5 November 20261:00 pm CT · OnlineFor physicians considering the Incubator. Bring your questions about Cohort 2, the program and whether it fits what you are building.
- Learn more →
Startup Physicians @ HLTH
Sunday–Tuesday, 15–17 November 2026Booth 838, Venetian Expo, Las Vegas - Register →
Venture Building Workshop
Tuesday, 17 November 20269:00–10:30 am PT · Room 3106, Venetian Expo, Las Vegas
Community · on WhatsApp
Coming to HLTH? Join our WhatsApp group.
We are opening a private WhatsApp community for verified physicians. During HLTH in Las Vegas (15–17 November) it is where we coordinate the pavilion, the workshop and meetups in real time. Not going to HLTH? You are still welcome: everyone joins the whole community, then picks the groups that fit.