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Insights at the Intersection of Medicine, Startups, and Strategy

Exploring healthcare innovation, physician leadership, and what it really takes to build and scale in the digital health space.


Who I am
I’m Dr. Jeremy Stueven — a physician, founder, and entrepreneur driven to reimagine healthcare through innovation. With dual training in medicine (MD) and business (MBA), I’ve led ventures at the intersection of clinical care and technology, including founding Vitazi.ai to harness the power of AI in retinal diagnostics. Whether serving as a startup CEO, fractional Chief Medical Officer, or strategic advisor, I help visionary healthcare companies bridge medicine and business to make real-world impact. This blog is where I share lessons learned, ideas that matter, and insights for others building the future of health.
Why Every Healthcare Startup Needs a Chief Medical Officer From Day One
Too many healthcare startups build the wrong product for the wrong customer—without realizing it until it’s too late. Without a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) from the beginning, companies risk launching solutions with no path to reimbursement, no clinical fit, and no market traction. In this post, we explore why early clinical leadership is the key to building smarter, faster, and more fundable healthcare ventures.