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Innovate and Elevate

Innovate and Elevate

De: Sharon Kedar MBA CFA
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Join Sharon Kedar, Co-Founder of Northpond Ventures, as she has candid, in-depth conversations with top doctors, scientists, and trailblazing innovators. Innovate and Elevate is the podcast where the pioneering ideas and leading-edge discoveries that redefine human health are explored. Behind every revolutionary method and device is a human, or humans, daring to make the impossible possible. Sharon, an investor at the forefront of science-driven venture capital, talks with these change agents about how they are rewriting the rules in their fields - from human health and longevity to breakthrough diagnostics and therapeutics. Featured by Harvard’s Wyss Institute, this podcast delivers the sophisticated, knowledgeable, and essential insights you need to understand how innovation impacts our lives. Because Humanity Deserves Better. Sharon Kedar is Co-Founder, Partner of Northpond Ventures. She is also a human health advocate and has been invited to and spoken at notable institutions and events nationwide, including The New York Stock Exchange, The White House, ARPA-H, and Harvard University. “This new podcast is just what I needed- a platform to learn about health and innovation. I just listened to the first episode hosted by Sharon Kedar, a true pioneer for women. The amazing thing is that this podcast delivered with such humanity. I was glad to hear women leaders talking about real world things like women helping women, balancing our lives, advancing our careers, and prioritizing our health. It was fascinating to learn from Dr. Rexrode that women’s healthcare is often just a trial for doctors (lack of women based tests) and how frustrating that is for doctors. I loved hearing from these two top experts and can’t wait to tune into more episodes. And I plan to recommend this show to women and men! Finally, the pregnancy example really hits home and was a perfect motivator.” “It’s hard to find helpful and insightful content that is easy to understand. This podcast does that and should be considered on a par with Dr Andrew Huberman’s podcast.” “The dialogue was engaging and informative without feeling overwhelming. Both Sharon and Dr Rexrode are so knowledgeable in their fields. I can’t wait to see who the other guests will be!”Copyright 2026 Sharon Kedar, MBA, CFA Ciencia Ciencias Biológicas Economía Enfermedades Físicas Finanzas Personales Higiene y Vida Saludable
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  • Shapeshifting Human Health: One Medical’s 30 Year Journey with Former CEO Amir Dan Rubin

    Shapeshifting Human Health: One Medical’s 30 Year Journey with Former CEO Amir Dan Rubin
    Mar 26 2026
    What does it really take to build a healthcare company that lasts?In this episode of Innovate and Elevate, Sharon Kedar sits down with Amir Dan Rubin, former CEO of One Medical and Stanford Medicine, to unpack a 30-year journey of building in healthcare. From early ideas around telehealth in the 1990s to leading One Medical through its $3.9 billion acquisition by Amazon, Amir shares what most people misunderstand about innovation in human health.This conversation challenges the narrative of overnight success. Instead, it reveals that the most meaningful breakthroughs require duration, conviction, and the willingness to build long before the outcome is clear. Amir also shares how applying systems thinking from outside of healthcare shaped his leadership across multiple organizations and offers a blueprint for building companies that scale and endure.What You’ll Learn from this Episode:Building in healthcare is a long game measured in decades, not quartersThe real risk is not failure, but never finding out what could have beenSystems thinking from outside industries can unlock innovation in healthcareAs this episode highlights, success in healthcare often depends on:Time horizons measured in decadesCross-industry thinking and innovationOperational excellence and consistencyThe ability to persist through uncertaintyConnect with Sharon:Connect with Sharon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonkedar/Learn more about Innovate and Elevate: https:// innovateandelevatepodcast.comSubscribe to Innovate and Elevate on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuWi1O9RBaPMYuCkKszPYVAJoin the newsletter to receive the latest episodes in your inbox: https://innovateandelevatepodcast.com/email Connect with Amir Dan Rubin:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirdanrubin Healthier Capital: https://www.healthiercapital.com/ Organizations, resources and citations referenced:One Medical: https://www.onemedical.com/ Amazon Deal with One Medical: https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/amazon-buy-one-medical-35-billion-deal-2022-07-21/ The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-big-leap-gay-hendricks The Toyota Way by Jeffrey K. Liker: https://www.mheducation.com/highered/mhp/product/toyota-way-second-edition-14-management-principles-world-s-greatest-manufacturer.html Stanford Medicine: https://med.stanford.edu/ UCLA Health: https://www.uclahealth.org/The content shared in this episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, financial, or investment advice. Please seek guidance from your own qualified professionals before making decisions.Chapters:(00:00) What this episode reveals about building in healthcare(02:45) Early ideas around telehealth in the 1990s(05:57) Why timing and market readiness matter(07:26) Long-term thinking in healthcare innovation(10:48) Building before the outcome is clear(15:30) Lessons from industries outside healthcare(20:10) Systems thinking and operational excellence(25:45) Scaling One Medical(30:00) The real challenges of building in healthcare(34:00) What it really takes to win in human healthAbout Our Guest: Amir Dan Rubin is a healthcare executive and entrepreneur known for building and scaling innovative care delivery models. He is the former CEO of One Medical, where he led the company through rapid growth, its IPO, and its $3.9 billion acquisition by Amazon. Prior to that, he served as CEO of Stanford Health Care and held leadership roles at UCLA Health, Optum, and Stony Brook University Health System. Across his career, Amir has focused on improving access, experience, and outcomes in healthcare by applying systems thinking and technology. He is currently the founder and managing partner of Healthier Capital.About Sharon: Sharon Kedar is a co-founder and partner at Northpond Ventures, a multi-billion-dollar science-driven venture capital firm. Her extensive career includes leadership roles at Sands Capital and McKinsey & Company, and she is a published author on personal finance. As the host of the Innovate and Elevate podcast, she passionately advocates for menopause care and HRT (hormone replacement therapy), challenging the silence around human health XX (also known as women’s health). She aims to help women navigate midlife and achieve longevity by aging with power. Sharon holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and is a CFA charter holder. She lives in the Washington, DC area with her husband, Greg, their three kids, and their dog Bo.This podcast is produced by Brave Moon Podcasts.
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  • Redefining Risk with Dr. Michael Rubin: On Entrepreneurship, Career Decisions, and Building Venture Capital in Human Health

    Redefining Risk with Dr. Michael Rubin: On Entrepreneurship, Career Decisions, and Building Venture Capital in Human Health
    Feb 12 2026

    In the opening episode of Season 3, host Sharon Kedar speaks with Dr. Mike Rubin about following scientific curiosity across disciplines. Mike reflects on his early training in medicine, his decision to leave clinical practice, and how that transition led him into science-driven venture capital.

    Rather than framing career change as failure, this conversation examines coherence, preparation, and self-trust as essential components of innovation. Listeners gain practical context for how scientific thinking, uncertainty, and long-term discipline shape entrepreneurship and investment in human health.

    What You’ll Learn from this Episode:

    1. Why non-linear career paths are common in science and innovation — and how coherence matters more than linear progression
    2. How scientific training informs risk assessment, preparation, and decision-making in venture capital
    3. Why acknowledging uncertainty and saying “I don’t know” is often the starting point for meaningful discovery

    The content shared in this episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, financial, or investment advice. Please seek guidance from your own qualified professionals before making decisions.

    Topics Covered in This Episode
    1. Science-driven venture capital and long-term thinking
    2. Transitioning from clinical medicine to investing
    3. Non-linear careers in science and entrepreneurship
    4. Preparation, discipline, and showing up without a playbook
    5. Risk reframed as discovery rather than failure
    6. Innovation grounded in scientific uncertainty
    7. Building ecosystems that support human health research

    Connect with Sharon:

    1. Connect with Sharon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonkedar/
    2. Learn more about Innovate and Elevate: https:// innovateandelevatepodcast.com
    3. Subscribe to Innovate and Elevate on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuWi1O9RBaPMYuCkKszPYVA
    4. Join the newsletter to receive the latest episodes in your inbox: https://innovateandelevatepodcast.com/email

    Connect with Dr. Mike Rubin:

    1. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mprubin/
    2. Learn more about Northpond Ventures:
    3. Website:
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  • Building a Better Menopause System: Insights from One Medical’s Dr. Erin Duralde

    Building a Better Menopause System: Insights from One Medical’s Dr. Erin Duralde
    Dec 18 2025

    On this episode of Innovate & Elevate, Sharon speaks with Dr. Erin Duralde, Medical Director for Women’s Health and Menopause Care at One Medical, about a question that keeps coming up in midlife healthcare: now that we know more, where do people actually go for menopause care?

    Recorded shortly after the FDA removed the long-standing black box warning on estrogen therapies, this conversation explores how menopause and perimenopause care can be integrated into primary care, what a modern menopause visit should look like, and how clinicians can better listen to symptoms, history, and lived experience to guide care.

    What You’ll Learn from this Episode:

    1. How Dr. Duralde’s early work as a patient advocate at the UCSF Breast Care Center shaped her approach to menopause care and clinical decision-making
    2. Why menopause education was largely missing from medical training following misinterpretations of the Women’s Health Initiative, and how that legacy still affects care today
    3. What patients can expect from a dedicated menopause or perimenopause visit at One Medical
    4. How intake surveys and symptom tracking help clinicians better understand what matters most to each patient
    5. The wide range of symptoms that can appear during perimenopause, beyond hot flashes and night sweats
    6. How clinicians think through treatment options in perimenopause, including hormonal and non-hormonal approaches
    7. The difference between menopausal hormone therapy and combined hormonal contraception, and why timing and symptoms matter
    8. How testosterone is used in post-menopause, why dosing matters, and how safety is monitored
    9. How primary care providers are being trained at scale to deliver evidence-based menopause care

    As always, nothing in this episode is personal medical advice. Please talk with your own clinician about your individual history, risks, and options.

    Connect with Sharon:

    1. On LinkedIn
    2. On Instagram
    3. Learn more about the Innovate and Elevate podcast
    4. Subscribe to Innovate and Elevate on YouTube
    5. Join the newsletter to receive the latest episodes in your inbox

    Connect with Dr. Erin Duralde MD MPH MSCP

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