Out Of Programme

What happens when a radiologist leaves clinical practice to become a HealthTech investor, backing 100+ startups, and championing philanthropy in healthcare?
In this episode, we speak with Dr Fiona Pathiraja-Moller, a former NHS radiologist turned HealthTech investor and managing partner of Christa Gali Ventures, a European investment fund backing early-stage HealthTech startups. Fiona is also a board trustee for several prestigious organisations including the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, and leads philanthropic efforts in healthcare, education, and the arts through her family office, IPQ Capital.
🏥 The early spark: How medical school fascination with the human body led to radiology
🤔 From F2 to management consultancy: Questioning the system and proactively acquiring new skills
🧠 Challenging the status quo: Taking back agency and rejecting “this is just how it is”
💡 Making real impact: How a Department of Health policy Fiona worked on affected 91,000 junior doctors
🚀 From angel investor to fund manager: Founding Christa Gali Ventures and backing over 150 startups
📈 The raw truth behind startup success: Navigating co-founder splits, lawsuits, and valuation slashes
💖 Beyond the hustle: Supporting founders through life’s toughest moments
🌱 Philanthropy and governance: Championing modern leadership and giving back through global institutions
Fiona’s story is a deep dive into how to continuously challenge convention, cultivate a diverse portfolio of interests, and leverage your unique perspective to drive meaningful change, both in and out of medicine.
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What happens when a doctor with cystic fibrosis, who was once told he may not be able to cope with the rigours of medicine, not only becomes a doctor but also founds a MedTech company aimed at improving patient experience?
In this episode, we speak with Dr Jonathan King, a gastroenterology registrar, NHS clinical entrepreneur fellow, and founder of Medical Ease. Jonathan shares his extraordinary path from patient to doctor, driven by a deep desire to help others and transform healthcare from the inside out.
🏥 How a life-changing hospital admission at 15 inspired Jonathan to pursue medicine, despite his own battle with cystic fibrosis.
🤔 The personal challenges and external doubts he faced, including being advised against medicine due to his health, and how he proved them wrong.
🇮🇳 His profound experience in India, which led to a near lung transplant and a pivotal shift in his medical career and perspective.
🏃‍♂️ How his dedication to exercise not only improved his health but also sparked the idea for remote patient monitoring.
💡 The serendipitous journey and unique challenges of founding Medical Ease, a digital health startup tackling language and accessibility barriers in clinical care.
🤝 Jonathan’s experience as a fellow with the prestigious European accelerator, EWAR, and the invaluable community and lessons learned.
Jonathan’s story is a powerful testament to resilience, innovation, and using personal adversity to drive meaningful change in healthcare. He shares candidly about the trade-offs and difficulties of balancing a demanding clinical career with the entrepreneurial hustle.
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From a junior doctor to a prominent HealthTech voice and founder – how did Dr. Derrick Khor build a thriving medical consulting group and become a go-to expert for health innovation?
In this episode, we sit down with Dr Derrick Khor, a clinical oncology doctor, HealthTech connector, and founder of the Medical Consulting Group. He shares his incredible journey from a self-proclaimed "pure medic" to advising ventures like GG Ventures, Zinc, and VentureBlink, all while bridging the gap between medicine and innovation.
⚕️ How a strong conviction for oncology at 18 led him across continents to the UK, and the cultural shifts he encountered in medical practice.
🦠 The unexpected catalyst of COVID-19 and the birth of his HealthTech journey – from a frustrated ST3 to a LinkedIn sensation.
📈 The evolution of "Adopt-a-Doc" into the Medical Consulting Group, scaling clinical engagement and understanding the true value of clinician input.
🧠 Navigating imposter syndrome and the profound realisation that clinicians possess invaluable, often overlooked, expertise for HealthTech founders.
⚖️ The delicate balance of saying "yes" to opportunities while safeguarding personal values and avoiding exploitation in a rapidly growing industry.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Balancing a demanding clinical career, a thriving business, and family life with two young children.
Join us as Dr. Khor reveals the power of consistency, authentic engagement, and the art of translating clinical insight into commercial impact.
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From the NHS front lines to health diplomacy and global consulting: How does a doctor navigate a non-linear career path, bridging East and West in health innovation?
In this episode, we speak with Dr Ruby Wang, a doctor and former Head of Health for China in the Foreign Office, now Director of Lintris – an award-winning consultancy bridging China and the West on health policy, biopharma, and medtech.
🏥 Why a fascination with surgery led to medicine, and how the realities of the NHS spurred a search for new challenges
🌍 Joining the Foreign Office during the pandemic and shaping UK-China health diplomacy
💡 Founding Lintris: How Dr Wang’s unique expertise became an award-winning consultancy
⚖️ Balancing clinical practice, consultancy work, and a non-linear career mindset
📚 The power of networks, continuous learning, and embracing serendipity in career pivots
Dr Wang’s journey is an inspiring exploration of cultural bridges, global health, and the courage to redefine professional purpose beyond traditional medical pathways.
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What does it take to move from French to UK healthtech, found not one, but two pioneering healthtech companies, and innovate obstetric surgical practice within the NHS?
In this episode, we speak with Dr Benjamin de Viaris, a women's health consultant and healthtech entrepreneur with a career spanning both France and the UK. He is the co-founder of Cellen, a pioneering platform for personalised medicine, and Leva Clinic, one of the UK's first digital pain clinics.
🇫🇷🇬🇧 Navigating a medical career between France and the UK – and why one system is more efficient!
💡 From hackathons in Bethlehem to building a vibrant healthtech community in France and the UK
🚀 The journey of Cellen & Leva Clinic: how to build, scale, and exit healthtech businesses
🏥 Pioneering the HOPE section: bringing personalised obstetric surgical innovation to the NHS
🔑 Why maintaining clinical practice de-risks your entrepreneurial ventures
Benjamin's story is a fascinating insight into cross-cultural medical innovation, the realities of building and scaling healthtech solutions, and how to drive change within the NHS.
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