Timestamps:

12:58 - The Challenge of Diagnosing Endometriosis

17:12 - Collaborating with Doctors for Effective Solutions

24:01 - Funding Strategies and Investor Relations

30:31 - Balancing Family Life and Entrepreneurship

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Episode Description:

Stefan Tuchschmid is the CEO and Co-founder of Scanvio Medical, a Swiss medtech startup building AI-powered ultrasound support tools to help doctors detect Endometriosis earlier. In this episode, he shares lessons from building and scaling companies in healthcare, navigating AI adoption in medicine, and becoming a second-time founder.

In this conversation, we discuss why adoption matters more than obvious product value, especially in healthcare and AI. Stefan explains why the best AI products often augment experts instead of replacing them, and how Scanvio is building “a second pair of eyes” for gynecologists during ultrasound scans. We also dive into the realities of fundraising in Switzerland, including how to approach family offices and business angels, what “smart money” actually means, and why personal connection and storytelling still matter when raising capital.

We also explore the more personal side of entrepreneurship: how Stefan’s approach to leadership changed after building his first company, why he now delegates far more intentionally, and how becoming a father of three reshaped the way he thinks about founder mode, work-life balance, and scaling teams. Finally, we discuss the hidden human cost of endometriosis, a condition affecting 10% of women globally that still takes an average of 10 years to diagnose.

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