Startup Physicians
Hosted by Alison Curfman and Dr Alison Curfman · Alison Curfman, M.D.
4.8from 15 ratings
- 86
- Episodes
- 25
- Transcribed
- 15
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2025
- First episode
- 13K
- YouTube views
About Startup Physicians
StartUp Physicians is the podcast for doctors who dare to think beyond the clinic and hospital walls. Hosted by Dr. Alison Curfman, a practicing pediatric emergency physician and successful healthcare startup founder, this series empowers physicians to explore dynamic career opportunities in the healthcare startup world. Dr. Alison Curfman brings a wealth of experience to the mic, having founded and grown a healthcare company that served over 25,000 patients and achieved a nine-figure valuation in just two years. She has worked as a consultant, advisor, and chief medical officer, helping early-stage companies secure major funding and develop innovative clinical models. Now, she’s passionate about sharing the lessons she’s learned to help other physicians thrive in the startup space. Whether you’re looking to launch your own venture, become a consultant, or join a forward-thinking healthcare team, this podcast is your go-to guide. Each episode is packed with actionable advice on topics like personal branding, creating marketable services, and navigating the startup landscape. You’ll also hear from trailblazing physicians and industry leaders in private equity and venture capital, sharing their insights on why physician voices are essential in shaping the future of healthcare. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and build a career that excites and inspires you, StartUp Physicians will show you the way. New episodes drop every Wednesday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen. Visit StartupPhysicians.com for resources, transcripts, and to connect with a community of like-minded doctors. It’s time to reimagine what’s possible for your career—and for healthcare.
- Publisher
- Alison Curfman, M.D.
- Category
- business
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 6 Jan 2025
- Latest episode
- 4 Nov 2026
Latest episodes
25 of 86 episodes have a transcript.
4 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
How Physicians Turn Clinical Problems Into Healthcare Startups with our Current Incubator Participants
28 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Physicians-To-Founder Mindset Shift with the Incubator Coaches
21 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
How Physician Founders Can Fund and Grow Their Startups
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How Physicians Turn Clinical Problems Into Healthcare Startups with our Current Incubator Participants
Published 4 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] And we'll definitely get a little bit more into both of your business models, but I want to just point out that one of the things that has really stood out to me is that you are addressing a problem that is so large and sometimes overwhelming in practice that you see it come up again and again. […]
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- Divya Krishnamoorthy
- Mason Henehan
- Ian Maxwell
- Amanda Fornal
- Marta Milkowska
Reach and audience
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- YouTube views
- 12,505
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.7 / 5
- 12 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100
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- Quality
- 74
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 72
- Engagement
- 32
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Alison Curfman and Dr Alison Curfman host the show. Published by Alison Curfman, M.D..
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