From Engineer to Entrepreneur: Glenn Poulos on Grit, Growth, and the Real Truth About Building Businesses
In this episode of The Underdog Physician Podcast, we interview Glenn Poulos, LinkedIn Top Voice, author of Never Sit in the Lobby, and founder of Gap Wireless. Glen shares his journey from a government technician in the 1980s to building and selling multiple multimillion-dollar companies in the mobile broadband and test-measurement industries. He reflects on the timeless value of in-person sales relationships, even in an AI-driven era, and offers hard-earned lessons on entrepreneurship—maintaining financial runway, protecting equity, focusing on customers, and learning to “jump over the wall” of fear. Glen candidly discusses past missteps, including over-expansion that nearly bankrupted his company, and how disciplined focus led to a $20M exit. Now leading a Florida-based utility testing firm, he emphasizes due diligence and creative deal structures in acquisitions. Beyond business, he finds purpose as a charity DJ and mentor, reminding listeners that every impression is a lasting one—“make each one positive.”
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Engineering Precision in Healthcare: Mark Leaning on Building Smarter Systems and Smarter Teams
In this episode of The Underdog Physician Podcast, I sat down with Mark Leaning, founder and CEO of Directed Systems Ltd, to explore his journey from engineer to healthtech entrepreneur. Mark shared how his passion for applying systems theory to medicine led him to build multiple startups focused on improving real-world care, culminating in the creation of DS Aware, an FDA-cleared smart software that helps anesthesiologists maintain cardiovascular stability. We discussed the challenges of selling innovation in healthcare, the importance of interdisciplinary teams, and how startups must adapt their value propositions across global health systems. Mark also offered insights on the transformative role of AI in clinical decision-making, balancing family and entrepreneurship, and the core lesson he’s learned: stay close to your users, listen deeply, and let evidence and empathy guide innovation.
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From Clinics to Startups: Exploring the Vision of Dr. Terence Tan
This episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast features Dr. Terence Tan, a visionary leader in health technology and entrepreneurship. Terence discusses his career journey, including training and working as a doctor, founding multiple startups, and his involvement in clinical AI with companies like Enable Healthcare. He shares insights on founding Tech Brew, an inclusive high-trust community for healthcare and tech innovators in the Pacific Rim. Terence emphasizes the importance of in-person connections, mentorship, and clearly defined goals for startups. He also highlights maintaining work-life balance through family time, automated scheduling, and regular exercise.
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Empowering Entrepreneurs in Aesthetic Wellness: Shannon Seeberan’s Journey
In this episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast, we have Shannon Seeberan, co-founder of CloudMedSpas, a platform transforming the utilization of underused medical spaces into profitable assets. Shannon discusses her journey from media sales to medical aesthetics consulting, and how she partnered with Iggy Fan Lo to create a SaaS platform described as the 'Airbnb for wellness.' CloudMedSpas connects space owners with independent medical injectors, providing them the flexibility to run their own businesses without the burden of overhead costs. Shannon emphasizes the importance of community and mentorship for the success of aesthetic practitioners and shares insights into industry trends, including the potential future role of AI in medical aesthetics. She also discusses the rewards of empowering female entrepreneurs and maintaining work-life balance while leading a growing company.
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MomentMD CEO Abanob Farag on Transforming Healthcare Education
In this episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast, we interview Abanob Farag, founder and CEO of Moment MD. Abanob discusses his journey from medical school to founding Moment MD, a digital health platform aimed at improving healthcare access and education for college students. He shares how personal experiences with his mother's healthcare struggles motivated him to create a scalable telemedicine solution. Abanob elaborates on the technical and operational aspects of MomentMD, which addresses gaps in clinical education and utilizes AI to enhance medical training. He also discusses the challenges and strategies involved in entrepreneurship, fundraising, and team building. The episode concludes with insights into future trends in medical education and Abanob’s vision for Moment MD's impact on the healthcare industry.
The Underdog Physician podcast is for pre-med students, medical students, residents, and attendings who feel like they’re underdogs. I am a physician practicing in the US, hosting this podcast to be a source of inspiration for those willing to embrace their challenges and beat the odds no matter where they are in their entrepreneurial or academic journey. I will be discussing physician entrepreneurship and sharing the journeys of those who aspired to serve society in unique and creative ways. Listen as I interview amazing physicians who overcame great odds and are now doing amazing work.
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