ResourcesPodcast

A Physician’s Leap from ER to Startup: Curiosity, Clarity, and Impact
with Dr. Anurag Gupta

Episode 36 · September 24, 2025 · 36 min

Hosted by Alison Curfman, MD

AIFundraisingAdvisingCareer paths

Show notes

On this episode of Startup Physicians, I talk with Dr. Anurag Gupta about his journey from being an emergency physician to founding Tembo Health, a company dedicated to supporting older adults, especially those living with dementia. He shares the role that curiosity has played in his entrepreneurial path, the importance of networking, and his perspective on the ongoing debate around pursuing an MBA. Dr. Gupta also highlights the value of maintaining optionality in career decisions and encourages physicians to step into leadership roles to drive healthcare innovation. 

Episode Highlights:

00:00The Journey of an Entrepreneurial Physician

09:12Navigating Medical and Business Education

18:28The Importance of Networking and Relationships

27:46Building Tembo Health: A Mission-Driven Venture

31:30Advice for Aspiring Physician Entrepreneurs

Create a venture-ready concept pitch in just 45 minutes! Join our free AI session designed for practicing physicians, where we guide you through the concept-assessment process used in the Startup Physicians Incubator.
 
Download the guide, open it with Claude, and you'll end up with a one-page pitch ready to share with an advisor, investor, or selection committee. Get the Concept Pitch Builder →



A self-paced course that gets you ready to start advising startups, with an AI guide that assists you along the way.