Digital Health Heavyweights · 2026-06-22 · 42 min
Join us for another amazing episode of Digital Health Heavyweights for those passionate about transforming healthcare! What does it take to build one of healthcare's most influential technology companies and what lessons can today's founders learn from that journey? Dr. Pete Alperin, physician, entrepreneur, early employee of Doximity, and cofounder of DxAngels, shares his unique perspective on scaling healthcare startups, investing in digital health, and why understanding healthcare incentives is the foundation of meaningful innovation. In this episode, Dr. Alperin reflects on his transition from practicing medicine to helping grow Doximity into one of healthcare's most recognized technology platforms before becoming an active investor in the next generation of digital health companies. We explore the rapid evolution of telehealth, what founders consistently get right and wrong, the importance of building exceptional teams, and how physician workflows remain one of healthcare's greatest opportunities for innovation.
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