HEALTHCARE *by design*

What does it take to build better healthcare? Host, Nuzi Barkatally, sits down with founders, investors, clinicians, and creative leaders to uncover the stories, systems, and innovative ideas behind building in healthcare with intention.

HEALTHCARE *by design* is a technology podcast hosted by Nuzi Barkatally, with 8 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Nuzi Barkatally hosts HEALTHCARE *by design*, a technology show with 8 episodes published.

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  Episode #6

  Designing Thoughtful Migraine Care: Izac Ross on Building Haven

  Feb 4, 202656 minS1

  <p>In this week’s episode, I sit down with Izac Ross, co-founder and CEO of Haven, a virtual clinic focused on delivering more thoughtful and specialized care for people living with migraines or chronic headaches.</p><p>Izac shares his path from working on design teams at some of the most leading healthcare startups to becoming a founder himself. We unpack how Haven is designing care within the constraints of today’s healthcare system—from prior authorizations and clinical workflows to where AI and real-world data can actually add value without overcomplicating care.</p>

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  Episode #5

  From Clinician to CMO: Arpan and Amit Parikh on Scaling Behavioral Health Innovation

  Nov 11, 202559 minS1

  <p>In this week's episode, I sit down with Arpan and Amit Parikh, two brothers who both serve as Chief Medical Officers at two different leading behavioral health startups, and they're also co-authors of the Substack Two Docs and a Stack. We talk about where the future of behavioral healthcare is headed, the business models that actually work, where startups should focus, and how AI can meaningfully support clinicians and patients alike. </p>

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  Episode #4

  The Power of Capital and Community: Naseem Sayani on Funding the Future of Women’s Health

  Oct 29, 202550 minS1

  <p>In this week's episode, I sit down with Naseem Sayani, investor, operator, and advocate for female founders and women's health. She shares her path into venture capital, and the structural challenges women face in the startup ecosystem from funding gaps to pattern recognition biases, and how the current landscape determines who gets funded.</p><p><br></p><p>Naseem shares why the power of community, financial literacy, and diverse perspectives are key to building a more equitable environment for both founders and investors. We also explore how emerging technologies like AI are opening new frontiers in women's health.</p><...

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  Episode #3

  Using AI to Transform Men’s Fertility Care: Thiv Paramsothy on Building Hera Fertility

  Oct 7, 202539 minS1

  <p>In this episode, I sit down with Thiv Paramsothy, founder of Hera Fertility, a company that’s rethinking fertility care for men. Thiv shares how Hera got started, the pivots they made along the way, and how they ultimately landed on building a platform that uses AI and machine learning to provide insights and support for men’s reproductive health.</p><p>We talk about Thiv’s journey from working inside the healthcare system to stepping out and founding a company. He shares candid lessons on iterating in a regulated industry, building trust with stakeholders, and designing business models that act...

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  Episode #2

  From Pharmacy Technician to Founder: Amantha Bagdon’s Journey Launching RxPost

  Sep 23, 202536 minS1

  <p>In this week’s episode, I sit down with Amantha Bagdon, founder and CEO of RxPost. After two decades working behind the pharmacy counter, Amantha saw the same problem over and over again...pallets of medications tossed out or wasted on the shelves while nearby pharmacies paid a premium to fill the very same prescriptions. That frustration sparked RxPost, a pharmacy-only marketplace and smart inventory solution designed to cut waste and improve margins for independent pharmacies.</p><p>We dive into her journey as a founder and the challenges of building a company from scratch. Without a network of ot...

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