EP #1 Mena Ramos: The Inner Work of Building Something Real
Lead Human - A Podcast About the Future of Work By Eli Harrell · 2026-04-14 · 20 min
Episode notes
In this episode of the Lead Human, Eli shared a conversation with Dr. Mena Ramos Co-Founder & Co-CEO of GUSI. Global Ultrasound Institute (GUSI) is on a mission to revolutionize patient care worldwide — equipping medical professionals with the skills and tools to use Point of Care Ultrasound at the bedside, enabling faster, more informed clinical decisions that save lives. Through an innovative wrap-around learning platform combining AI-enabled technology, virtual mentorship, and tele-ultrasound, GUSI is bridging the gap between cutting-edge healthcare technology and everyday medical practice — one scan at a time. At the helm of that mission is Dr. Mena Ramos — family physician, entrepreneur, philosopher, and musician. As Co-Founder and Co-CEO of GUSI, she is operationalizing AI-enabled POCUS for measurable healthcare outcomes across teams spanning the Philippines, the United States, and Europe. But in this episode of Lead Human, Eli sits down with Mena to explore something beyond the company — the inner work behind the leadership.