The Fallacy of Overnight Success in IVF and Startups
I sat with a couple last week who had come to my clinic with their hopes pinned on the promise of a successful IVF cycle. They had read stories online about ...
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Why a Second Pair of Eyes Can Save Your Startup
As I sat across from a young founder recently, listening to his story of perseverance and innovation, I couldn't help but feel a sense of déjà vu. He had a b...
AI Tutors or Human Insight? Why My Kids Need Both
I've been watching my kids wrestle with their homework, and it’s been a fascinating insight into how they learn. They have access to all sorts of educational...
My IVF Success Rate: Why I Don’t Promise Miracles
I had a conversation with a patient last week that reminded me of why I never promise miracles in IVF. She came into my office with a folder full of printout...
When My Patient Taught Me More About Gratitude Than Any Book
The real gift in both medicine and investing is not the success itself but the journey we undertake and the lessons we learn along the way. I often see paral...
Why I Turn Down 90% of Startup Pitches, And Why That’s Good
I've been grappling with a decision I made just last week, and it's one that reinforces a pattern I've seen time and again. A young, eager founder approached...
What My Most Memorable Fertility Patient Taught Me About Risk
What My Most Memorable Fertility Patient Taught Me About Risk I remember it like it was yesterday. The clinic was busy, as usual, with the familiar hum of ho...
AI-Powered Education: Not a Panacea, But a Powerful Tool
I've been thinking a lot about the role of artificial intelligence in education lately. Just last week, I had a conversation with a young entrepreneur who pi...
Embryo Grading Confusion: Why I Trust My Gut Over Labs
I've spent countless hours in the clinic, standing under the cold, sterile lights, examining embryos and making judgment calls that could alter the course of...
Why Founders Should Embrace Uncertainty Like IVF Patients Do
I've been pondering the striking parallels between the rollercoaster journeys of IVF patients and startup founders. Having spent decades in both the IVF clin...