Founder, Investor, Doctor: The Playbook Behind Neel Patel’s Medtech Journey
What does it take to lead a medtech startup from idea to acquisition—while building a global network, launching products during a pandemic, and investing in 35+ startups along the way?
Join us for a candid fireside chat with Dr. Neel Patel, a licensed medical doctor, Oxford MBA, and founder of ZiO Health, as he shares the real story behind building in one of the most regulated and complex industries: healthtech.
In this conversation, hosted by Stephanie Melodia (brand strategist, founder of Bloom, and host of the Oneday Founder Series), Neel will break down what it actually looks like to navigate innovation, impact, and investment—from both sides of the founder-investor table.
In this session, Neel will share:
• How to balance clinical rigour with startup speed
• Fundraising insights from both a founder and investor lens
• Lessons from building during a global crisis
• The mindset needed to lead multidisciplinary teams under pressure
• Why he believes mentorship and network are startup superpowers
Whether you’re building in healthtech, raising your first round, or simply figuring out how to lead with more clarity and impact — this is your chance to learn from someone who’s turned expertise into execution.