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Episode Synopsis
Encode Health's Founder & CEO, Dr. Costas Fantis, deconstructs healthcare's most expensive pain points and reveals untapped opportunities for tech disruption. Learn why the next healthcare unicorn might not come from groundbreaking science, but from solving fundamental operational challenges.In this episode, you'll discover:🔹Hidden goldmines: identify overlooked inefficiencies that are costing healthcare billions🔹Tech transformation blueprint: turn administrative bottlenecks into scalable digital solutions🔹AI advantage: leverage predictive analytics to revolutionize supply chain management🔹Market entry strategy: position your solution where healthcare operations need it most🔹Ethical innovation: balance rapid disruption with healthcare's complex human factorsFor founders hunting for their next big opportunity, this episode maps out the billion-dollar inefficiencies hiding in plain sight. Learn how to spot, solve, and scale solutions to healthcare's most expensive problems while creating meaningful impact on patient care. Check it out!Our guest is Dr. Costas Fantis, Founder and the CEO of Encode HealthOur guest today is Dr. Costas Fantis, an accomplished and innovative leader in the field of digital health and neurosurgery. He is the founder and CEO of Encode Health.Dr. Fantis's medical career is distinguished by a profound commitment to merging cutting-edge technology with clinical expertise to revolutionize healthcare delivery. As a medically trained doctor with a specialist interest in neurosurgery, he completed his degree in Neurosurgery with outstanding achievement.During his time at Buckingham University in the UK, Dr. Fantis conducted pivotal research on the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in neurosurgery, particularly in the areas of molecular diagnostics and AI in gliomas. His work in this field has garnered recognition and led to presentations at esteemed conferences such as the Society of British Neurosurgeons.Prior to founding Encode Health, Dr. Fantis held the role of lead surgical officer at Touch Surgery in London. There, he pioneered the innovative use of app-based platforms to teach surgery, collaborating with world-renowned surgeons and medical device corporations to create accessible, animated guides that have trained surgeons globally.Dr. Fantis has also contributed significantly to gynecology through his work at Dr. Morton's, where he facilitated remote consultations in both primary and secondary care. His entrepreneurial spirit was evident earlier in his career when he founded and operated the largest medical summer school, providing guidance to aspiring medical students.Dr. Fantis's diverse background also includes military service as a tank driver, showcasing his adaptability and resilience. These multifaceted experiences have fueled his passion for leveraging technology, particularly AI, to bridge the gap between medical supply and clinical demand, ultimately transforming healthcare delivery.Driven by a vision to enhance patient outcomes and streamline healthcare processes through digital solutions and AI, Dr. Fantis continues to push the boundaries of medical innovation. His dynamic career and unwavering dedication make him a trailblazer in the integration of technology in medicine.You can find our guest here:👉🏻 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-cos-fantis-02b7b960/Follow and find more inspiration: 👉🏻 https://www.themomentum.ai/insights👉🏻 https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-momentum-ai/
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