Listen "From Lab to Leadership: How an Einstein Visa Holder is Shaping Digital Health"
Episode Synopsis
From EB-1A “Einstein” Visa to Digital Health Leadership with Anu RamakrishnanAnu’s journey is nothing short of inspiring, from immigrant bioengineering student to health tech product leader driving FDA-approved AI products and building connected health ecosystems at Samsung. Along the way, she’s also become a powerful advocate for immigrant success, securing the prestigious EB-1A visa herself.In this candid conversation, Anu shares:How to balance innovation with regulatory and clinical validation requirements Why mindset shifts, like self-advocacy, are critical for career growth The role of empathy, human-centered design, and clarity in leading healthcare innovation Practical advice for PMs looking to enter or grow within digital healthWhether you’re navigating your own career pivot, building healthcare products, or striving to become a more intentional product leader, this episode will give you both inspiration and actionable takeaways.Episode Breakdown00:00 – Welcome to the IPM Podcast00:28 – Meet Anu Ramakrishnan: Health Tech Innovator02:01 – Discovering a passion for product management04:38 – Challenges and misconceptions in digital health04:47 – Building FDA-approved AI health products09:50 – Advice for new product managers in healthcare14:15 – Navigating career growth as an immigrant21:17 – The EB-1A “Einstein Visa”: An immigrant’s journey26:59 – Consumer tech vs. healthcare: lessons learned31:58 – Fun and inspirational insights37:22 – Closing thoughts & takeawaysConnect with Shobhit Chugh https://www.linkedin.com/in/shobhitchugh/Connect with Anu Ramakrishnan https://www.linkedin.com/in/anupamaram/Work with Anu https://www.allthingsanu.com/www.intentionalproductmanager.com