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In this episode of the Healthcare India Podcast, we sit down with Madan Sampat, a leader at the intersection of healthcare, finance, and strategy. From his personal leadership journey to the intricacies of setting up hospitals, navigating supply chains, balancing costs, and attracting investment, Madan shares powerful insights for entrepreneurs and leaders shaping the future of healthcare in India. 📌 Key topics discussed: Defining moments in healthcare leadership Setting up hospitals: budgets, approvals, and timelines Resilient healthcare supply chains post-COVID Pricing strategies balancing margins and affordability Investor perspectives on healthcare in India Advice for entrepreneurs raising capital Future bets in Indian healthcare Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights on healthcare, innovation, and leadership.
From Founders To Funders : Rethinking Hospital and Healthcare Supply Chains
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In this episode of the Healthcare India Podcast, I sit down with Akshay Verma, CEO & Founder of Fitpass, to unpack the evolving landscape of corporate wellness in India. We move beyond surface-level conversations to examine what the data reveal about how India engages with fitness and health. Key insights from the conversation: Why Tier 2 cities are outperforming Tier 1s in workout consistency The rise of experimental fitness behaviour among women—from Pilates to strength training to niche formats Why corporate wellness programs are underdelivering, despite strong intent The disconnect between young workforce expectations and employer wellness strategies India’s growing risk profile as the diabetes capital of the world—and what’s driving it Cultural vs infrastructure vs behavioural barriers—what’s really holding India back? Surprising data insight: Agra is emerging as one of the most active cities in India This is not just a discussion on fitness—it’s a deeper look at how organisations, individuals, and ecosystems need to rethink health in a rapidly changing India. If you’re a corporate leader, founder, CFO, CHRO, or policymaker, this conversation will challenge your assumptions.
Healthcare India Podcast | Corporate Wellness in India Is Broken — Here’s What the Data Reveals
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The upcoming Manipal Health Enterprises IPO could be one of the most important healthcare listings in India—but most investors are looking at it the wrong way. This is not a growth story. Not a turnaround. Not even a margin expansion play. This is a high-efficiency hospital platform already operating at a high degree of maturity. In this podcast, we cover: What Manipal is actually selling to investors Why this IPO is happening at peak operational maturity Detailed valuation breakdown (₹45K–₹60K Cr range) Upside vs downside scenarios based on EBITDA sensitivity Comparison with Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Healthcare, Narayana Health Key risks no one is talking about Key Insight: Growth from here will not come from adding beds—it will come from: Case mix improvement Pricing power Capital allocation discipline Manipal is not a bet on healthcare demand—it’s a bet on sustaining premium pricing and operational discipline at scale.
Healthcare India Podcast | Manipal IPO Explained
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India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) will redefine how healthcare organisations handle patient data. From hospitals to digital health startups, the implications are far deeper than regulatory compliance. In this episode of the Healthcare India Podcast, we explore what healthcare leaders need to understand before enforcement begins. Healthcare is expected to be one of the most scrutinised sectors under the law because it handles highly sensitive personal and biometric data. Organisations may be classified as Significant Data Fiduciaries, bringing stricter governance, annual audits, and data protection impact assessments. This conversation explores several critical issues: • Why data mapping and governance should be the first step in DPDPA implementation • The operational challenge of 72-hour breach reporting in hospital systems • Why legacy systems like PACS and EHR platforms create cybersecurity vulnerabilities • The shift toward purpose-specific and revocable consent frameworks • How Consent Managers may change data access and analytics in healthcare • Cross-border data transfer risks for clinical trials and global healthcare operations • The growing responsibility of boards and CFOs in managing privacy risk The discussion also examines how healthcare organisations can avoid the trap of superficial compliance and instead build a resilient privacy infrastructure that aligns technology, governance, and clinical workflows. For founders, CIOs, hospital administrators, and healthcare investors, this episode offers a clear view of how data governance will shape the next decade of digital healthcare in India. Subscribe to the Healthcare India Podcast for more conversations at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and strategy.
Healthcare India Podcast: DPDPA in Healthcare
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In today’s healthcare market, technology is no longer a support function — it is a valuation lever. In this episode, Arvind Sivaramakrishnan, CTO, Asia Healthcare Holdings breaks down how investors evaluate hospital groups during due diligence and which digital capabilities directly influence EBITDA multiples. We explore: • Hygiene tech vs valuation-accelerating tech • Technology risks that derail healthcare deals • How automation stabilises long-term margins • The intersection of clinical outcomes and enterprise value • Which emerging technologies may command a premium by 2030 For healthcare CEOs, CTOs, founders, and investors, this discussion provides a structured lens on aligning digital roadmaps with capital strategy. Technology does not create value by default. It must be architected to do so.
Healthcare India Podcast: Healthcare Technology That Moves EBITDA
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Longevity is no longer about living longer—it’s about living better, at scale. In this episode of the Healthcare India Podcast, we speak with Kristy Berry, CEO of Cenegenics, to unpack how longevity science must evolve from elite optimisation to mass-market healthspan solutions. We explore why behaviour change—not biology—is the real bottleneck, how wearables and biomarkers can create more noise than signal, and why longevity must be designed as a platform combining diagnostics, data, coaching, and therapeutics. The conversation also brings an India-first lens, in which chronic diseases manifest earlier, and interventions often come too late. A surprising and deeply human turn in the discussion is the spiritual dimension of longevity—purpose, meaning, and self-awareness as under-appreciated drivers of sustained health. Key topics covered: • Healthspan vs lifespan • Longevity as a platform, not a product • Behaviour change economics • Wearables, biomarkers, and signal vs noise • What healthcare and work may look like by 2035 A must-listen for those interested in longevity or just getting started taking charge of their health.
Healthcare India Podcast : Longevity for the Masses: Beyond Biohacking and Buzzwords
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In this episode of the Healthcare India Podcast, Dr. Vikram Venkateswaran sits down with Haresh Patel to unpack one of the most provocative diagnostic journeys you’ll hear. After living with unexplained symptoms for over 50 years and consulting multiple specialists, Haresh realized the issue wasn’t a missing test—it was a missing system. Using the same systems thinking that built Mercatus, Haresh explains why conventional medicine struggles with synthesis, how diagnostic incentives shape outcomes, and what a redesigned diagnostic architecture—combining AI, longitudinal data, and human judgment—could look like
Healthcare India Podcast : The Ghost in my Body
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Indian food is not just culture—it’s strategy, operations, and leadership. In this visually rich episode of the Healthcare India Podcast, Dr. Vikram sits down with Dinesh Aagrawal, entrepreneur and tax expert, to decode management lessons hiding in plain sight across Indian food and popular culture. From supply-chain analogies rooted in the Mahabharata to leadership cues from Sooraj Barjatya movies, from investor psychology explained via dal makhni to the logic behind negative food pairing and fast-food efficiency—this conversation blends storytelling with sharp managerial insight. The discussion culminates in a thoughtful face-off: what matters more for health—sleep or nutrition? Watch this episode if you enjoy connecting dots between food, culture, management, and health—or if you simply love intelligent trivia with depth and context.
Healthcare India Podcast: From Thali to Therapy
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Dr Vikram is in conversation with Niel Ateem, founder of Multiplier. Agency where they discuss the common mistakes made by healthcare entrepreneurs in marketing. The episode focuses on building a differentiated offering, focusing on value, then mechanics and the real importance of word of mouth. A must-watch for those starting a venture and those looking to pivot their positioning.
Healthcare India Podcast: Common Marketing Mistakes made by Healthcare Entreprenuers
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In this edition of the Healthcare India Podcast, Dr Vikram Venkateswaran is in conversation with Dr Anup Bhrahmbhatt, a clinician, educator, and visionary transforming how India thinks about movement and recovery. In this conversation, we break down why physiotherapy is emerging as a central pillar of preventive health, chronic disease management, sports medicine, and ageing care. From biomechanics and neuro-muscular rehabilitation to digital tools, remote therapy models, and patient engagement, Dr Anup explains the clinical and business implications with clarity and precision. The episode also explores how startups, hospitals, and founders can integrate physiotherapy into value-driven care models. If you're a healthcare leader, startup founder, or curious learner, this episode gives you actionable perspectives on the future of physiotherapy in India. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more conversations on healthcare innovation.
Healthcare India Podcast: From Physiotherapy to Fundability
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What does running a marathon have to do with leading digital transformation in hospitals? In this conversation, Dr. Vikram Venkateswaran sits down with Sudeep Dey, technology leader and endurance athlete, to decode the parallels between fitness, leadership, and healthcare innovation. Together, they discuss: The evolution of CIOs into strategic business leaders AI’s real-world use cases in clinical and operational settings How investors and capital markets are shaping digital health adoption The hospital of 2030 – powered by AI, data, and collaboration Subscribe to Healthcare India Podcast for more conversations on the future of healthcare, technology, and leadership here- https://open.spotify.com/show/20EsftxVruu3ybeEUFAxB4?si=09d090b9636244c9 #HealthcareInnovation #AIinHealthcare #DigitalHealth #Leadership #HealthcareIndiaPodcast
Fitness, AI & the Future of Hospitals | Sudeep Dey on Digital Health Leadership
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Artificial Intelligence is transforming healthcare—but the biggest challenge isn’t the technology, it’s leadership. In this episode, Dr Vikram Venkateswaran explores three key lessons from The AI-Savvy Leader by David De Cremer, and their direct impact on healthcare: 🔹 Why healthcare leaders must start with purpose, not technology 🔹 How to build a humans-plus-AI mindset that empowers clinicians 🔹 Why continuous learning and accountability are critical for safe, trusted AI 🎧 Whether you’re a hospital executive, clinician, or digital health innovator, this episode will help you cut through the AI hype and focus on what really matters—trusted adoption that improves patient care.
Healthcare India Podcast | Season 3, Episode 14 | Leading with AI in Healthcare
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