Solving Provider Burnout using AI with Serial Entrepreneur David Norris CEO of Affineon Health

In this episode of Healthcare Trailblazers, we sit down with David Norris, serial entrepreneur and CEO of Affineon Health, for an in-depth conversation about tackling one of healthcare's most pressing challenges: provider burnout. With 2025 marking a pivotal year for AI adoption in healthcare, particularly around administrative burden relief and provider burnout solutions, David shares his unique perspective from both sides of the funding equation as co-founder of Affineon and participant in Andrew Ng's AI Fund venture studio.
The conversation covers David's fascinating entrepreneurial journey, including mentorship from legendary figures like Bill Campbell (former coach to Steve Jobs) and Howard Schultz of Starbucks, before diving deep into how Affineon is revolutionizing healthcare through AI-powered inbox management for providers. As healthcare organizations increasingly seek AI solutions that deliver clear ROI around clinical efficiency and burnout mitigation, David explains how their platform achieves 100% accuracy while automating 30-80% of provider inbox workflows, and discusses the competitive dynamics reshaping the healthcare AI landscape, funding strategies for healthcare startups, and predictions for where AI technology is heading in the next five years.

Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Welcome and Introduction
00:01:14 - David's Entrepreneurial Journey and Legendary Mentors
00:07:17 - AI Fund Partnership and Affineon's Mission to Solve Provider Burnout
00:21:44 - Funding Strategies and Competitive Landscape in Healthcare AI
00:31:31 - Future of AI in Healthcare: 3-5 Year Technology Predictions
00:37:00 - Closing and Contact Information