DGTL Voices with Ed Marx

Ansh Singhal is 18 years old, a senior at Coppell High School in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and the founder and CEO of A1 Media, a digital marketing agency he's been growing for two and a half years. His client roster already includes Adidas and Paiwan Football, who recently flew him to Japan to lead marketing for an international tournament. He's headed to SMU's Cox School of Business in the fall. In this episode of DGTL Voices, Ansh sits down with Ed for one of the show's occasional non-healthcare conversations. He talks about the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen, 1% better every day, and how it changed his trajectory. He shares why every high schooler trying to start something should start with a co-founder, what reverse mentoring looks like from the other side, and what he thinks executives twice his age are missing about social media and AI. Ed also asks him to weigh in on the future of healthcare from a tech-forward Gen Z perspective. 🔗 https://marxadvisory.com

Dr. Rob Bart is the Chief Medical Information Officer at UPMC, where he is leading one of the largest EHR consolidations in the country- bringing the entire health system onto a single Epic instance. A pediatric intensivist by training, Rob has been a pioneer in the CMIO role for more than two decades, with prior leadership at Cerner and Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. In this episode of DGTL Voices, Rob tells Ed about growing up in Hawaii (his high school classmate happened to become President of the United States), the conversation that pulled him from research into medicine, why clinicians need to keep practicing to keep their credibility, and his case against the endless creation of new C-suite titles every time technology evolves. Plus: the trust framework he uses with his team, why recovering from a wrong decision matters more than being right the first time, and how bike rides through a cemetery near his home keep him grounded. 🔗 https://marxadvisory.com

On this episode of DGTL Voices, Ed interviews Zayna Kayat, a health futurist, who shares her unique journey from aspiring doctor to a leading voice in healthcare innovation. Zayna discusses her life philosophies, the importance of purpose, and how she transitioned into the role of a futurist. The conversation delves into the future of primary care, the evolving role of hospitals, and the necessity of foresight in healthcare leadership. Zaina emphasizes the need for a shift in mindset to embrace new models of care and the importance of being a super connector in the healthcare ecosystem. https://zaynakhayat.org/

On this episode of DGTL Voices, Edward Marx interviews Mike Alkire, the President and CEO of Premier, Inc. They discuss Mike's background, his career path, and the evolution of Premier as a leading organization in the healthcare sector. Mike shares insights on leadership, the importance of change management, and the role of technology in transforming healthcare. He emphasizes the significance of being curious, humble, and innovative in achieving success, both personally and professionally.

On this episode of DGTL Voices, Ed interviews Sachin Gupta, CEO of IKS Health. They discuss Sachin's personal journey from India to becoming a successful healthcare leader, the mission of IKS Health in transforming healthcare delivery, and the importance of physician-led care. Sachin shares insights on leadership, the significance of sports in character building, and the value of investing in healthcare partnerships.