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On this episode, Vinay chats with Kanjo Health CTO and serial product builder Deepthi Uppala, whose journey goes from coding on C puzzles in India to shipping patented AI features at Microsoft and now transforming children’s mental health care. Deepthi shares how growing up with a mainframe engineer dad shaped her love of logic, why leaving Big Tech to build startups was both terrifying and necessary, and how Kanjo’s platform is redefining ADHD and autism support for families. Origin story & career pivots How a childhood of “logic puzzles on the back of a scooter” led Deepthi into computer science and research. Why leaving a decade-long career and patents at Microsoft to build startups felt both risky and necessary. Research to real-world impact: How Intel and Microsoft Research taught her to turn ideas into products used at scale. The difference between building products and building companies, and what she only learned by founding her own. Inside Kanjo: What the Kanjo journey looks like for a parent who just knows “something is different” but has no idea where to start. How Kanjo matches families with the right clinicians and builds an interdisciplinary care plan instead of stopping at diagnosis. AI, diagnostics & whole-child care: How Kanjo combines 45+ validated questionnaires with risk factors and comorbidities to go beyond symptom-only assessments. Why Deepthi believes diagnosis is “step zero.” Scaling impact & measuring what matters: The tension between clinical nuance, limited clinician supply, and the need to support by using AI. Why, at this stage, revenue and parent satisfaction scores are the two metrics Deepthi obsesses over to know Kanjo is on the right path. Guest: Deepthi Uppala Website: www.mykanjo.com Host: Dr Vinay Shankar Podcast: 15 Minutes With The Doctor

On this episode, Vinay is joined by Sanjay Acharya, Chief Product Officer at HiLabs. An AI-first company that turns messy claims and provider records into trustworthy data. So far, they have analysed over 40 billion records, removed over 3 million ghost healthcare locations, cut reconciliation times from weeks to under 48 hours, and deliver an estimated $80M in annual savings. We unpack healthcare-specific LLMs, real-time error detection, and system-agnostic integrations. Learn why explainable AI and clinical-note reading matter for decisions, compliance, and patient access. Discover: Sanjay’s background in electrical engineering and his transition to the US healthcare space. How HiLabs have applied machine learning to health insurance operations. How the application of technology in high-stakes environments like healthcare is key. The challenges of applying machine learning and AI in healthcare. How HiLabs are tackling human error and system misinterpretation in healthcare. How standardising and verifying provider data has improved the accuracy of health insurance directories. How HiLabs is introducing a new product focused on reading physicians’ notes. How accurate clinical data is essential for medical decisions and patient care. How explainable and auditable AI is essential to ensuring user trust in technology and decision-making processes. HiLabs plans for growth and the potential in pharmaceuticals, as well as international markets. Guest: Sanjay Acharya Website: www.hilabs.com Host: Dr Vinay Shankar Website: https://www.oncedaily.co Podcast: 15 Minutes With The Doctor

On this episode, Vinay is joined by Elina Naydenova, a biomedical engineer and CEO of Feebris. A company developing AI-driven tools to support clinical decision-making in community settings through the use of virtual wards and remote monitoring. It helps carers and clinicians such as GP’s deliver more accurate health assessments at home, potentially reducing avoidable escalations. Learn how machine learning can support proactive care, what people said when Elina first shared her idea many years ago, and how her diverse background including working in India shaped the platform. Discover: How Elina’s background supported her focus on improving healthcare through AI How her initial work in childhood pneumonia started her career in global health Her thoughts on the future of detecting and resolving conditions like pneumonia through AI and digital solutions How Elina shifted from a single disease to the broader issue of healthcare delivery How change management is so central to technology adoption How the pandemic accelerated the need for proactive and preventative healthcare How the platform works and supports early identification and self-management How their proprietary AI and quality assurance is essential to their platform’s effectiveness How Feebris gathers comprehensive data to understand baseline levels for different conditions How Elina has responded to the initial challenges of adopting technology like Feebris What Elina sees as the future of Feebris and patient healthcare in the digital space Guest: Elina Naydenova Website: www.feebris.com Host: Dr Vinay Shankar Website: https://www.oncedaily.co Podcast: 15 Minutes With The Doctor

In this episode, we’re joined by Anish Sebastian, the founder and CEO of Babyscripts, a company changing access to maternal health. He shares his personal journey that fuelled his passion for digitally transforming prenatal care in the United States, where some maternal health statistics are worse than other high-income countries. We explore key insights such as the power of technology to bridge care gaps, the importance of a holistic approach to prenatal care, and the potential for digital tools to empower patients and improve outcomes. Discover: Purpose-Driven Innovation: The mission behind Babyscripts and tackling the maternal health crisis. The Spark: The story of how one conversation with an OB-GYN launched a nationwide healthtech movement. Impact Through Innovation: Reducing detection time for life-threatening conditions like preeclampsia through virtual care. Driving Health Equity: Addressing racial and systemic disparities in maternal health outcomes with digital tools. Patient-Centric Design: Building a platform that informs, empowers, and supports women through every stage of pregnancy. Scalable Solutions: Expanding across 27 states and managing care for 200 000 plus pregnancies. The Vision for Virtual Maternity Care: Anish’s blueprint for a seamless, tech-enabled maternal care journey. Breaking Down Geographic Barriers: How Babyscripts bridges care gaps in underserved and rural areas. The Future of Maternal Health: Using AI and automation to reimagine how care is delivered. Guest: Anish Sebastian Website: Babyscripts Host: Dr Vinay Shankar Website: https://www.oncedaily.co Podcast: 15 Minutes With The Doctor

What if your voice could predict your future health? Today, we’re joined by Henry O’Connell, CEO of Canary Speech, whose ground-breaking AI is changing the way we can diagnose health conditions. With a simple 20-second voice clip, ambient voice technology analysis can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and mental health conditions. But how does it work? What challenges did Henry face bringing this to life? And could your voice really be the key to a longer, healthier future? Discover: AI Meets Healthcare: Discover how Canary Speech uses voice biomarkers to detect neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. The Science Behind Voice Analysis: Learn how a 20-second speech sample can reveal cognitive and mental health conditions. From Bagel Shop to Breakthrough: Hear the unexpected story of how this revolutionary idea was born. Cracking the Code on Early Diagnosis: How Canary Speech is improving detection rates for neurodegenerative diseases. Industry Power Moves: The role of partnerships with Microsoft, Harvard, and top healthcare institutions. Tackling AI Challenges: Overcoming biases, regional accents, and privacy concerns in voice-based diagnostics. The Future of AI in Medicine: What’s next for speech-based biomarkers and healthcare innovation? Must-Listen Moments: Henry O’Connell shares real-world examples of how this tech is changing lives Guest: Henry O’Connell Website: Canary Speech Host: Dr Vinay Shankar Website: https://www.oncedaily.co Podcast: 15 Minutes With The Doctor

On this episode, Ian McMullon a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience, shares his fascinating journey from Rentokil to former founder of People Planner. It was a UK-based disruptor in the care rostering industry which has evolved into Access Care Rostering. The platform has grown further following it’s acquisition by the Access group, where Ian now serves as Divisional Director. Learn how the platform is transforming care with its touch-first design, streamlined user experiences, and the integration of automated pathways. Ian also explores the future of the care sector, his experiences of company acquisitions and their strategic importance. Discover: Trailblazer: At just 16, Ian launched his career in software, quickly carving out a niche in the health sector. Revolutionising Care Rostering: Ian developed People Planner, a lean rostering solution that simplifies complex scheduling across multiple sites and sectors. Bootstrapping to Breakthrough: Building a business from scratch in the early 2000s with his partner taught Ian the resilience needed for success. From Startup to Acquisition: Learn how People Planner caught the eye of Access Health and became part of their larger vision. Digital Transformation in Care: Ian is leading the charge in replacing outdated paper-based systems with modern, intuitive digital solutions. User-Centric Innovation: Access Care Rostering prioritises user-friendly interfaces that empower caregivers acrossrailblazer: At just 16, Ian launched his career in software, quickly carving out a niche in the health sector. Revolutionising Care Rostering: Ian developed People Planner, a lean rostering solution that simplifies com devices and streamline workflows. Smarter Workflows Through Automation: Discover how Ian’s team is tackling industry challenges by innovating and automating rostering practices. A Vision for Growth: As Divisional Director, Ian oversees Access Health’s 22 businesses, driving seamless operations and digital excellence. Guest: Ian McMullon Website: Access Care Rostering Host: Dr Vinay Shankar Website: https://www.oncedaily.co Podcast: 15 Minutes With The Doctor

On this episode, Vinay welcomes Alison Gardiner who turned her passion for behaviour change into a life-changing solution for insomnia sufferers. As CEO and founder of Sleepstation, Alison has revolutionised sleep health through a program based on digital CBTi techniques. It leads to an improvement in sleep cycles for 94% of participants and is available worldwide. Listen to her inspiring journey of resilience while navigating challenges in healthtech entrepreneurship, strategies for scaling digital health solutions globally, and the importance of behaviour change in healthcare innovation. Discover: From Idea to Innovation: Alison transformed Sleepstation from a side project into a global medtech solution over 14 years. Psychology-Driven Solutions: Her passion for behavioural psychology inspired a platform that blends science and technology for real impact. Accessible Insomnia Care: Sleepstation democratises therapy with digital CBTi, offering non-clinic-based, personalised sleep solutions. Hybrid Healing: By combining human interaction with digital tools, Sleepstation maximises engagement and outcomes. Beyond Sleep Tracking: Discover why tracking metrics isn’t enough—and how understanding patterns leads to better results. Life-First Focus: Tackling the daily impacts of insomnia, from fatigue to productivity. Seamless User Journey: Advanced referral pathways and chat systems ensure users stay on track toward better sleep. Pioneering Digital Health: Alison shares her vision for medtech’s evolution and how Sleepstation leads the way. Guest: Alison Gardiner Website: www.sleepstation.org.uk/ Host: Dr Vinay Shankar Website: https://www.oncedaily.co Podcast: 15 Minutes With The Doctor

On this episode, Vinay chats with Amanda Hare, a nurse practitioner specialising in neurology, and experienced in Parkinson’s disease management. Amanda explains the complexity of treating Parkinson’s patients. To help, she introduces Strive PD, an iOS app that integrates objective data and patient inputs. The solution was created by a patient. It tracks mobility, tremors, medication adherence, and enables symptom logging. The app enhances access to clinical trials, assists tailored treatment plans, and empowers patients through actionable data. Discover: How Amanda started her career in the neurological field How individuals with Parkinson’s often have unique symptoms How Strive PD was created by software engineer with Parkinson’s who entrusted the platform to Rune Labs in 2018 How Strive PD tracks symptoms between hospital visits to improve treatment plans How Strive PD has been able to track dyskinesia through an Apple watch How mobility metrics collect enough data to provide baseline comparisons How Strive PD can help to educate patients and optimise their treatment regimens How Strive PD has helped people self-record and track their symptoms to avoid reliance on memory How they’ve partnered with clinicians and medical professionals across the US to expand their patient knowledge How they partner with pharmaceutical companies to shorten the cycles necessary for patients to enter medical trials How their hope is to reduce the cost and improve quality of life for Parkinson’s patients Guest: Amanda Hare Website: https://www.strive.group/ Host: Dr Vinay Shankar Website: https://www.oncedaily.co Podcast: 15 Minutes With The Doctor

On this episode Clarissa Shen joins the show, she is COO at Q Bio. She discusses how they are transforming healthcare with AI, machine learning, and big data. Discover how Q Bio’s advanced digital platform combines full-body MRI, biochemistry, and genomics to predict health risks, making diagnostics more accessible. Clarissa reveals how they are building their own MRI scanner from scratch to take advantage of new computational power available in a Star Trek like world of preventative healthcare. Tune in to learn how digital twins can transform diagnostics, the potential of AI-driven health insights, and the impact of democratising preventative medicine. Discover: How Q Bio is developing universally accessible full body scans How Clarissa, COO at Q Bio has built a career in entrepreneurship, maths and computer science How her own personal experience was instrumental in her interest in creating a better and more proactive definition of good health in the US How Q Bio’s medbay could bring out the “Trekkie’s” in us all! How the Q Bio system is offering measures for all vitals – from heart rate to the human genome How Q Bio is working to empower physicians with high-level summaries of your health How full body scans can help you make simple changes to your lifestyle or get second opinions How they have modified the raw data to provide realistic health data based on any existing demographic data How partnerships with Q Bio could lead to new discoveries in health across the world How their licensee program is offering their partners access to holistic risk information How Q Bio have created the Mark 1 prototype body MRI scan How Q Bio is training the Mark 1 and medical professionals to interpret results How the founders of QBio formed the vision of what the future could look like with the backgrounds in Physics and Geonomics Guest: Clarissa Shen Website: https://www.q.bio Host: Dr Vinay Shankar Website: https://www.oncedaily.co Podcast: 15 Minutes With The Doctor

On this episode, Caroline Allen joins the show, they discuss how Apricity is forging a new future for those seeking fertility treatments in the UK. She introduces her career in midwifery and how she made the move to Head of Growth at Apricity. Apricity is the UK’s first virtual fertility clinic using tech to improve fertility outcomes. They blend some of the valued aspects of remote care and technology to improve outcomes, collect valuable additional data, provide expert support with clinical advisors through the app and have improved transparency on pricing. With their patient-centric approach, they have improved success rates to 50%. The conversation bridges personal stories and professional insights in fertility innovation. Discover: How Caroline began working for the UK’s first virtual fertility clinic How her experience in birth reflections for the NHS led her to Apricity How her passion for making impact led her to the start-up world What kinds of challenges she dealt with working in the NHS How Apricity helps democratise the best fertility care How reducing life disruptions with online care can increase success rates How the Apricity app provides a comprehensive care plan with on-hand advisors How they offer unlimited counselling whether online or face-to-face How they partner with clinics to offer on and offline care How their virtual clinics give them the ability to offer 12-hour care from advisors across the world How their patented app was developed in-house to track treatment from start to finish Guest: Caroline Allen Website: www.apricityfertility.com Host: Dr Vinay Shankar Website: https://www.oncedaily.co Podcast: 15 Minutes With The Doctor

On this episode, Vinay is joined by founder of Limbic, Ross Harper, who has a PhD in computational neuroscience. Limbic enhances mental health care by assisting providers to manage and support demand for mental health services through AI-driven tools. It can prioritise need, from more routine aspects to serious issues, by applying machine learning to user inputs like questionnaires. Ultimately, the platform improves access to services and the patient journey. In a Series A funding round, they raised $14 million for product development and U.S expansion. The platform has been adopted by 40% of NHS talking therapies. Discover: How Ross started his career studying Natural Sciences at Cambridge How his PhD began his research in computational neuroscience How he started Limbic because of his fascination with finding out if machine learning can help understand how the brain works How his past connects him to a music career and advertising How he began and raised investment for Limbic.ai How he developed Limbic.ai to tackle a lack of clinicians in the mental health space How mental health support has become a global problem How they developed two main products – Limbic Access and Limbic Care How Limbic Access has been adopted by 40% of NHS Talking Therapies How Limbic is designed to save time without compromising the quality of care How they are first and only class two medical device for mental health How they are using the product to provide further research How they’re partners are helping them improve the mental health sector Guest: Ross Harper Website: https://www.limbic.ai/ Host: Dr Vinay Shankar Website: https://www.oncedaily.co Podcast: 15 Minutes With The Doctor

On this episode, Caitlin Baltzer, CEO and Co-founder of MYndspan helps us imagine a world where access to information on how our brain works is at our fingertips. MYndspan is a platform which uses a unique brain scanning technology called magnetoencephalography or more easily known as the MEG scanner. This non-invasive, millimetre-accurate scanning can offer a new perspective on brain function. The data can provide early detection for neurodegenerative illnesses and also provide new intelligence for personalised day-to-day brain health interventions. We start the journey with Caitlin with her banking career in Toronto. Discover: How working on due diligence of a new technology led her to MEG How she began learning about magnetoencephalography or MEG How joining the manufacturer of the brain scanner after their acquisition led to MYndspan How the MEG scanner is more effective than an MRI at diagnosing ‘invisible injuries’ such as neural trauma How MYndspan is being expanded for general use in the UK and Canada How MYndspan appointments can give you a comprehensive view of your brain functioning How MYndspan can visualise information for effective lifestyle changes How 40% of dementias could be preventable using MEG How people can use the information to make effective interventions How their goal is to partner with research institutions How they’re currently setting up a London site for 100% accessibility Guest: Caitlin Baltzer Website: https://myndspan.com/ Host: Dr Vinay Shankar Website: https://www.oncedaily.co Podcast: 15 Minutes With The Doctor

On this episode, Srinivas Arka joins the show. He is a philosopher, author and renowned speaker who focuses on achieving a state of well-being by addressing our mental, physical and spiritual health. Highly regarded for his talks, books, and workshops internationally, Srinivas Arka has also founded the Centre For Conscious Awareness charities worldwide. He has developed a unique form of intuitive meditation called Arka Dhyana, which helps us understand our true selves and reach our highest potential. In this special episode, Srinivas Arka shares his unique and holistic style to approaching health, he explains why a different system of meditation was developed and its benefits, we discuss his perspective on the role of technology in health, and how entrepreneurs can succeed while making a positive impact in the world. Discover: How he advocates a holistic approach to health and wellness How he emphasises the value of personal responsibility for good health How listening to the body and engaging the mind improves mental and physical health How he advocates for not only an engaged mind, but engagement in nature How technology should be balanced with human interaction His thoughts on the potential risks of an over-dependence on technology How focussing on the service and value that products offer is the key, which leads to profit and investment How enjoying the process and journey can lead to happiness for entrepreneurs How finding fulfilment can build lasting relationships in the working world How identifying gaps in the market and offering your unique insight can lead to impactful solutions How harnessing your potential and purpose are key to achieving happiness and success How his holistic techniques drawing on natural living, yoga and dhyana are integral to life and the business world Guest: Srinivas Arka Website: Centre For Conscious Awareness Host: Dr Vinay Shankar Website: https://www.oncedaily.co Podcast: 15 Minutes With The Doctor

Imagine a platform where technology and compassionate care converge. This episode is a deep dive into that very space. We’re joined by Ani, the visionary founder of Vann, a cancer support app created from her own personal experience. Incubated at Oxford University Innovation, Vann combines support for patients during and after diagnosis. The platform provides not only support and information for patients, but for any individual or group looking to signpost anyone who wants to understand how to manage their relationship with someone who has cancer. The app gathers data that is also used to track the impact of treatments with the possibility of giving researchers what they need know to engineer new treatments. Discover: Ani’s background in forestry, international relations and business How she was diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer after been accepted to Said Business School, Oxford University How she started Vann after a second diagnosis of cancer in 2019 How she began Vann to contribute to cancer research and create a community for sufferers How much she has learnt about herself and her community with the advent of the illness How she established the Ani Haykuni Cancer Treatment Support Foundation in her home country of Armenia How Vann is designed to be a bridge between patients, previous sufferers, and stakeholders such as research organisations, biotech, pharma and hospitals How the app provides motivational material based on diagnosis and treatment How their user surveys provide insights for future cancer research How the platform encourages small acts of kindness for sufferers and supporters How the future of Vann is collaborations with research teams and organisations that involve their users How they plan to use the data to align users with similar experience to further their research How they’re working to increase visibility of cancer clinical trials How she applied and was successful with an incubator program at Oxford University Innovation How they have and continue to receive funding to expand Vann Guest: Ani Haykuni Website: www.thevann.com Host: Dr Vinay Shankar Website: https://www.oncedaily.co Podcast: 15 Minutes With The Doctor

On this episode, practising orthopaedic surgeon and founder of Touch Surgery, Ad Gandhe joins the show to discuss Amodisc, his latest venture. This conversation cuts deep into healthcare transformation through technology, as we uncover the story behind a platform designed to educate various grades of surgeons on complex surgeries. Born out of necessity, the platform tackles the post-pandemic hurdles surgical trainees face and supports professionals in lower income countries. It leverages easy accessible tech, new frontiers like holographic images and AI, to progress learning. But ultimately, it seeks to improve surgical outcomes worldwide. Discover: How Ad Gandhe, an orthopaedic surgeon started his first app, Touch Surgery in 2010 How the difficulty in accessing education as a surgical trainee prompted the idea for Touch Surgery How as a consultant he found himself looking into technology like Photoshop and animation to help trainees learn anatomy How a prompt from his wife, showed him the potential in developing an app How the release of the iPhone 3 started his learning curve in app development How Touch Surgery gained 100K downloads after its release How he exited Touch Surgery, to discover new ways to innovate in the sector How democratising surgical knowledge is one of his main passions How a low-tech smartphone solution became the centre of Amodisc How Amodisc builds on products like HoloLens and MetaQuest to create realistic simulators How they’re putting together tissue simulators, that are so realistic, dogs can’t resist them! How these types of simulations can and will improve psychomotor skills How simulations are essential for mental rehearsal that builds neural networks for surgeons and trainees How even as a surgeon, creativity and innovation are preferable to sleep! Guest: Ad Gandhe Website: http://www.amodisc.com/ Host: Dr Vinay Shankar Website: https://www.oncedaily.co Podcast: 15 Minutes With The Doctor