In this episode, we dive deep into the future of MedTech and HealthTech innovation with Tikran Bdoyan, co-founder of SimAI, an AI-driven platform transforming medical education through realistic virtual patients.

Learn how SimAI is:

• Reducing training bottlenecks in healthcare
• Accelerating student evaluation and feedback
• Supporting medical schools, residency programs, and CME globally
• Helping international students and telehealth teams scale their training

We also explore:

• SimAI’s journey through Y Combinator
• Fundraising in hard-to-crack spaces like healthcare and edtech
• The growing role of AI in clinical education and patient simulation

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: Why MedTech Needs Disruption

01:07 – Meet Tikran Bdoyan, Co-Founder of SimAI

02:22 – The Problem in Medical Education Today

04:11 – What is SimAI? AI Patients Explained

06:03 – From Reddit Post to Startup Breakthrough

07:36 – The Global Demand for AI in Clinical Training

09:15 – Why Medical Exams Are Outdated

11:27 – Real-Life Benefits of SimAI for Students & Professionals

13:35 – Getting into Y Combinator: SimAI’s Journey

15:40 – The Power of Focus and Realistic Expectations

18:01 – Why Healthcare Sales Cycles Are So Slow

19:38 – Customizing AI Patients for Schools

21:25 – Instructor Tools & Performance Insights

23:16 – Use Cases: Residency, CME & Telehealth

25:12 – Fundraising in MedTech & EdTech: The Challenges

27:06 – Finding Product-Market Fit in Counseling

28:55 – SimAI’s Global TAM: US, India, Canada, IMGs

31:00 – New Trends: AI-Augmented Practitioners

32:54 – The Future of AI in Medical Education (10-Year Outlook)

34:51 – Standardizing Bedside Manner Evaluation

36:27 – Cost & Limitations of Simulated Patients

38:19 – What Tikran Wishes He Knew Before Starting

40:00 – Final Advice: Do More, Compete Less

Roupen Odabashian:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roupen-odabashian-183aaa142/

X: https://twitter.com/RoupenMD

Email: roupen@deltahealth.tech

Tigran (Tiko) Bdoyan:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tigran-bdoyan/

Watch Our Podcast at https://youtu.be/7rmuSgTqkYw

#MedicalStartup #Telehealth #SimulatedPatients #Fundraising #MedicalSchoolTools #CME #AIinMedicalEducation #CasperExam

Unlock proven strategies for HealthTech & MedTech startups to raise capital efficiently—from designing a lean deck and model to implementing AI powered outreach. In this episode, Jeff Fidelman, Harvard trained banker turned venture advisor, reveals why "Fundraising as a Service" is the next game changer in investor relations.

Dive into:

• Common funding mistakes founders make (like skipping the ask 😳)

• Structuring your pitch (deck + model + valuation = 🟢)

• Navigating SAFE vs. convertible notes

• How AI reduces your MVP time & fundraising cost

👉 Ideal for startup founders, HealthTech entrepreneurs, and media tech innovators ready to scale with smart capital strategies.

Timestamps:

00:00 Why fundraising execution matters

01:06 Meet Jeff Fidelman – HealthTech fundraising guru

02:03 Jeff’s path: from Morgan Stanley to venture banking

05:03 Why founders fail at decks & modeling

07:00 What "Fundraising as a Service" really means

10:42 Don’t forget to ASK for money

13:00 How investors evaluate your ROI

14:28 Customer vs. investor psychology

19:06 Equity dilution: how much you should give

22:18 SAFE vs. Convertible Notes—founder friendly?

23:50 The 3 critical slides: Problem, Market, Solution

27:43 Use anecdotes to sell your story

30:42 Funding sources in 2025: VC, angels, family offices

35:27 How AI is accelerating MVPs & fundraising process

Roupen Odabashian:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roupen-odabashian-183aaa142/

X: https://twitter.com/RoupenMD

Email: roupen@deltahealth.tech

Jeffrey Fidelman:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyfidelman/

Watch Our Podcast at YouTube

#HealthTech, #MedTech, #StartupFundraising, #VentureCapital, #PitchDeck, #StartupTips, #Founders, #SAFEvsConvertible, #StartupEquity, #StartupDilution, #RaisingCapital, #HealthcareStartups, #FundraisingStrategy, #InvestorRelations, #StartupMVP, #AIForStartups, #SeedFunding, #SeriesA, #StartupMistakes, #JeffFidelman

In this special episode of the Health Tech Podcast, we dive into the future of clinical documentation with Ian Shakil, founder of Augmedix, and Dr. Bill Mitchell, a practicing oncologist and real-world user of Augmedix’s ambient AI scribe.

Discover how ambient AI is transforming the way physicians interact with electronic health records, saving hours per day, reducing burnout, and enhancing patient care. Learn about the journey of building Augmedix, the power of human-in-the-loop AI, and what differentiates this platform in a crowded health tech landscape.

🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to stay updated on the future of healthcare innovation!

🚀 What You’ll Learn:

What is Ambient AI in healthcare?

How AI scribes work in real clinical settings

Time savings and impact on burnout

Building a startup in a tough health tech market

How Augmedix integrates with EHRs

Key strategies for entrepreneurs in health tech

Roupen Odabashian:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roupen-odabashian-183aaa142/

X: https://twitter.com/RoupenMD

Email: roupen@deltahealth.tech

🎙 Featured Guests:

Dr. Bill Mitchell – Medical Oncologist, Private Practice, Charlotte, NC

Ian Shakil – Founder of Augmedix

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishakil/

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: What is Augmedix?

00:52 – The founder’s advice: “The obstacle is the way”

01:21 – Meet Dr. Bill Mitchell, oncologist & AI scribe user

02:14 – What is ambient documentation?

03:24 – How the AI captures notes in real time

04:20 – From Dragon to AI: The clinical experience

05:41 – The impact on patient interaction and documentation quality

06:49 – Cutting 40% of clinic time with AI

08:11 – Becoming a beta user through Cardinal/Vista

09:08 – Legal protection and accuracy through real-time capture

10:50 – How Augmedix improves workflow for support staff

12:00 – From point solution to AI platform: Augmedix’s evolution

14:04 – Differentiation from competitors

16:06 – Integration with life sciences and value-based care

17:57 – Why most ambient scribe startups will fail

19:57 – Ambient’s effect on patient perception

21:47 – Peer-to-peer learning through enhanced notes

22:59 – Why Ian Shakil founded Augmedix

26:43 – Behind-the-scenes: Ambient AI’s real value

28:44 – Advice for future health tech founders

30:09 – Co-creating with clinician champions

31:10 – Closing remarks

Augmedix: https://www.augmedix.com/

Commure: https://www.commure.com/

Watch Our Podcast at YouTube: https://youtu.be/UvRvLbGMkG0

#HealthTech #AmbientAI #Augmedix #DigitalHealth #AIscribe #EHR #HealthcareInnovation #MedTech #PhysicianBurnout #OncologyCare #StartupStory #MedicalAI #HealthIT #ClinicalDocumentation