Unstable Vitals
Welcome to Unstable Vitals, where healthcare experts Dr. Adam Brown and Dr. Lara Zibners navigate the ever-evolving healthcare landscape. Adam, an emergency physician, professor, and founder of ABIG Health, brings a wealth of leadership experience and expertise in healthcare strategy and DEI. Lara, a nationally recognized educator and co-founder of Calla Lily Clinical Care, combines clinical insights with business expertise to address the industry's most pressing challenges.
In each episode, Adam and Lara break down complex topics, offering practical insights and clarity in the often unstable world of healthcare. From policy shifts to healthcare economics, they provide the knowledge you need to navigate today's healthcare system.
Tune in for fresh perspectives, expert analysis, and a dose of reality in every episode!
Unstable Vitals
Special: HLTH Europe Recap
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In this special episode of Unstable Vitals, your hosts Dr. Adam Brown and Dr. Lara Zibners dive into their experience at the HLTH Europe conference in Amsterdam — a dynamic, innovation-driven gathering for health tech startups, investors, and industry leaders. They share what made the event stand out, from the high-energy networking and startup pitches to the unconventional amenities like on-site massages, ginger shots, and even a roaming unicorn mascot named Petunia. As founders and participants, they reflect on how the event compared to traditional medical conferences and discuss the importance of early strategy, branding, and planning for startup success.
Beyond the booths and business cards, the episode captures the human side of attending a global health innovation conference. This includes bonding dinners, the emotions of pitching on stage, and surprise bird poop attacks (yes, you read that right). Whether you're a founder, clinician, or just curious about what really happens behind the scenes at one of Europe's most impactful healthcare events, this episode delivers a mix of insight, inspiration, and chaos.
The full video version can be watched here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2XcPo_3Pnc