Evaluating: Improve, Pivot, or Stop?

I've been reflecting on the art of decision-making, both in my clinic and in the world of startups. Just last week, a founder I had backed visited me, seekin...

Refining Through Conflicting Feedback

I've been reflecting on the cacophony of feedback that surrounds both my roles as an IVF specialist and an angel investor. This isn't a complaint; rather, it...

Feedback That Drives Decisions

Title: From Polite Praise to Productive Change: Rethinking Feedback I remember sitting in my clinic, reflecting on a recent conversation with a founder. We w...

Measuring What Truly Matters

I've been reflecting on the idea of measurement, what we measure, why we measure it, and what it ultimately tells us. A patient I saw recently reminded me of ...

Making a Clear, Compelling First Offer

I've always believed that the first offer you present, whether you're a startup founder pitching to investors or a doctor presenting a treatment plan to a pa...

Manual Delivery: Observing the Hidden Details

Title: Manual Delivery: Observing the Hidden Details I once sat across from a founder who was eager to automate every aspect of her fledgling business. She h...

Weekend Project: Building the First Version

I've always been a firm believer that the best way to learn is by doing, and the weekend is a perfect time to roll up your sleeves and dive into a project. W...

Leveraging AI for Verified Efficiency

I've been spending quite a bit of time pondering the role of AI in modern entrepreneurship. It’s a conversation I frequently find myself having with fellow a...

Prototyping: The Smallest Useful Step

I've been reflecting on the notion of prototyping, particularly in the context of my experiences as both an IVF specialist and an angel investor. It strikes ...

Investigating Before Innovating

Title: Investigating Before Innovating: A Lesson from the Trenches I remember sitting across from a startup founder not too long ago, quite eager to showcase...