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Welcome to The Uprising Show! In this thought-provoking episode, host Vivek sits down with Sergei Polevikov an accomplished mathematician, healthcare AI entrepreneur, and the candid author of the Substack newsletter "AI Health Uncut." Sergei shares his fascinating journey from Belarus to the front lines of AI innovation in healthcare, discussing how his passion for mathematics, research, and problem-solving led him from finance to making a real difference in digital health.

Sergei opens up about the tough realities and unique challenges of bringing cutting-edge AI into the healthcare industry, how his startups (including WellAI and Chart 2 Chart) have navigated complexities during the Covid era, and why data when harnessed correctly can feel like magic. The conversation pulls back the curtain on the difficulties of healthcare innovation, from navigating entrenched interests to addressing mismatched incentives among investors, providers, and patients.

He also dives into his Substack work, where he doesn't just celebrate AI’s wins but also investigates failures and exposes issues like misleading benchmarks, industry hype, and even alleged fraud. Whether it's his critique of venture capital’s role in digital health or his advocacy for more honest, research-based advancements, Sergei's frank insights and deep expertise make this a must-listen for founders, clinicians, and anyone passionate about the future of healthcare and AI.

Tune in for one of the most candid and intellectually honest conversations on healthcare, AI, and what it takes to push meaningful change in a notoriously challenging field!

00:00 "Navigating AI Challenges in Healthcare"

08:20 "Accidental Career Shift: A New Chapter"

10:25 Structuring PubMed Data Insights

15:41 "AI: Unveiling Healthcare's Black Boxes"

24:31 Disparity Between Management and Reality

26:44 Medical Device Harm and DOJ Probe

32:51 Venture Capital Performance Disconnect

37:55 Persistent Faith in Venture Capital Titans

47:37 Highlighting Failures in AI Startups

49:17 Cautious Optimism in AI Healthcare

55:11 "Skepticism on AI Product Viability"

01:00:33 "USMLE Problem Solved, Critiques Emerge"

01:04:50 Investigative Insights Gaining Support

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“Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”