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Published: Jan. 11, 2018, 10:38 a.m.

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In this episode Andy Davis talks to Tom Whicher, a founder of DrDoctor. Tom tells Andy about how he started working in the health tech sector. They discuss why implementing a technological change in a business requires a cultural shift from your staff. Andy also asks Tom about the challenges he\\u2019s had to overcome when founding a business.

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DrDoctor Mission statement\\nOur mission is simple. Put patients first, and use technology to create transformational change in healthcare. We believe in gentle disruption - working with existing processes and teams to create change from the inside out. So the right patient is seen at the right place and the right time.\\nUsed by over 5 million patients, across 16 NHS Hospital sites, the DrDoctor platform revolutionises patient experience by improving communication and agency, while delivering multi-million pound efficiency and efficacy savings.

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Show Notes

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1.05 Getting started with your own startup.

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2.30 Along your journey so far how many challenges have you had to overcome.

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4.53 Embedding a cultural change within your company before introducing a new technology to your business.

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7.21 Does it surprise you how long it takes larger companies to adopt new technologies?

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9.13 Navigating technology and how to navigate the future?

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11.25 Are there elements of external communication and collaboration when you are innovating?

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12.56 Have you seen a rise in competition in the health tech space?

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14.40 Is there a focused effort on financing the health tech sector?

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16.45 Why it\\u2019s worth disrupting the health sector with tech.

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18.41 Changing attitudes through disruption.

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21.09 What\\u2019s you plan moving forward with your business?

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