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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