Bridging Pediatric Mental Health Gaps: The Hybrid Care Model with Blackbird Health

In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Dr. Matt Keener, co-founder of Blackbird Health, to explore innovative solutions in pediatric mental health care.

Dr. Keener discusses the fragmented and confusing landscape families face when seeking mental health support for their children, highlighting Blackbird Health’s hybrid virtual-first and in-person care model designed to bridge gaps between medical and therapeutic services.

With over a decade of experience and treatment of 10,000 patients, Blackbird Health leverages technology and developmental science to offer tailored, comprehensive care. Dr. Keener shares his unique journey from child psychiatry to entrepreneurship, lessons learned from prior startups, and the critical role of domain expertise and strong leadership teams in building successful health ventures.

The conversation also delves into neuroplasticity, the importance of early intervention, and the challenges and rewards of scaling a health tech company. Listeners gain valuable insights on the intersection of healthcare innovation, patient-centered technology, and the entrepreneurial mindset necessary to transform mental health services for children and adolescents.

Learn more about Matt's work at https://blackbirdhealth.com/

Connect with Matt on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattkeenermd/

Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/

Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? Check out his website at https://finstratmgmt.com