First Builders
The First Builders Podcast from The Council dives into the stories of those who go first—founders, funders, and early operators who helped build category-defining companies before they were household names. Hosted by General Partner Amber Illig and Partner Rachel Tsui, each episode brings a candid, practical conversation with someone who has helped shape companies before there was a playbook.
First Builders
From Medicine to Market: Danish Nagda on Breaking In and Building Boldly
How does a doctor become a startup founder? Danish Nagda, Co-Founder & CEO of Rezilient, joins First Builders to share his journey from the hospital floor to reimagining how care is delivered for high-risk patients.
Danish left medicine to co-found Rezilient, a virtual-first care platform connecting patients to their providers in ways traditional systems can’t. He’s also the host of Uncanny Valley, where he explores the real stories of founders and innovators breaking into tech.
In this episode, Danish shares:
– Why being an outsider in Silicon Valley became his advantage
– How adaptability shaped Rezilient’s growth through market shifts
– Lessons on founder-led sales and building a personal brand
– The co-founder dynamics that keep his company strong
It’s a conversation about identity, conviction, and building boldly—inside and outside of Silicon Valley.
Follow Danish Nagda
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danishnagda
Company: https://www.rezilienthealth.com
Podcast: Uncanny Valley
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Show Notes
- Danish’s path from medicine to co-founding Rezilient
- Breaking into tech as an outsider and building credibility
- Founder-led sales and personal branding for early-stage leaders
- Lessons on co-founder alignment, scaling, and team building