Startup Physicians
PODCAST
Real conversations with physicians, founders, and healthcare innovators on building startups, side ventures, and non-clinical career paths—without burning out or selling your soul.
Hosted by Dr. Alison Curfman, MD.
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What We Cover on the Startup Physicians Podcast
How physicians launch startups while still practicing medicine
Transitioning from clinical work to innovation, consulting, or entrepreneurship
Funding, product-market fit, and early-stage mistakes to avoid
Real stories from doctors building outside traditional healthcare systems
The mindset shift required to build something of your own
Meet Your Host
Dr. Alison Curfman is a practicing physician and entrepreneur who believes doctors belong at the innovation table—not just inside exam rooms.
Through the Startup Physicians Podcast, Alison shares candid conversations with physicians who are building startups, launching products, advising companies, and creating meaningful careers beyond traditional clinical roles.
No hype. No hustle culture. Just honest insight from people who’ve actually done it.
Want to Go Deeper?
Listening is just the start. If you’re serious about building something beyond medicine, this is where the next step begins.
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Be a Guest on the Startup Physicians Podcast
Startup Physicians Podcast features candid conversations with physicians, founders, and healthcare innovators building startups, advising companies, or exploring non-traditional career paths beyond clinical medicine.
Our audience includes physicians and medical professionals who are curious about entrepreneurship, health innovation, and real-world paths outside traditional clinical roles. They’re smart, busy, and allergic to fluff.
We’re a great fit for guests who:
Have firsthand experience building, launching, or advising healthcare-related businesses
Can share practical insights, lessons learned, and honest perspectives
Value substance over self-promotion
We’re not a fit for: sales pitches, hype-driven content, or unexecuted ideas.
If you think you’d be a strong fit, please complete the form. Our team reviews all submissions and will reach out if there’s alignment.