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What does it really take to build a digital health start-up—and not just survive, but truly thrive? Two leaders at the forefront of digital health innovation unpack the lessons behind the buzz, what it takes to grow a business with purpose—and evolve as a leader along the way. Guests: Mark McAllister, CEO and co-founder, VeroSource Solutions John Sinclair, President & CEO, Novari Health Learn More: VeroSource Solutions Novari Health Episode Summary 00:52 Introducing the Guests: Mark McAllister and John Sinclair 01:29 John Sinclair's Career Journey 02:32 Mark McAllister's Career Journey 04:42 Challenges in the Early Days 07:46 Scaling and Building Trust 13:51 Key Milestones and Success Stories 17:15 Company Culture and Employee Retention 27:47 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 32:46 Closing Thoughts and Resources Music: RetroFuture Clean and Breakdown, by Kevin MacLeod. Used under Creative Commons.
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