A Shot of Digital Health Therapy is a meticulously unproduced podcast hosted by health tech founders Eugene Borukhovich and Jim Joyce. Born in the pandemic, therapeutic by design—oh, and comedy is still included. We dive into unscripted conversations with the people shaping employer benefits, digital health moonshots, and the broader healthcare system. From real talk to ridiculous tangents, we spotlight the builders, thinkers, and occasional troublemakers moving the industry forward. We'd love to have you join us.
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A Shot of Digital Health Therapy is a meticulously unproduced podcast hosted by health tech founders Eugene Borukhovich and Jim Joyce. Born in the pandemic, therapeutic by design—oh, and comedy is still included. We dive into unscripted conversations with the people shaping employer benefits, digital health moonshots, and the broader healthcare system. From real talk to ridiculous tangents, we spotlight the builders, thinkers, and occasional troublemakers moving the industry forward. We'd love to have you join us.
Jeff Weness: From Geek Squad to AI-Powered Cancer Breakthroughs
Shot of Digital Health Therapy
47 minutes
1 month ago
Jeff Weness: From Geek Squad to AI-Powered Cancer Breakthroughs
On this episode of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I had the pleasure of hosting Jeff Weness, VP of Growth & Strategy at RefinedScience. From small-town Minnesota roots to global ventures in digital health and now tackling cancer with AI, Jeff’s journey is as unexpected as it is inspiring. We joked about handstands, Russian accents, and Netflix DVDs (yes, mailed in red envelopes!), but his career lessons are pure gold: listen deeply, solve real problems, and don’t be afraid to reinvent yourself. 🚀
🔑 Top 5 Key Takeaways
🎓 Career pivots can fuel long-term impact
🧑🤝🧑 Partnerships drive innovation in healthcare
🖥️ Geek Squad in hospitals = genius move
💊 Molecule + digital = future of pharma
🤖 AI is reshaping oncology discovery
Fun mentions as always: Daniel Couchman Kendall Health Podcast Network John Brownlee Click Therapeutics, Inc. David Benshoof Klein Curio Digital Therapeutics Inc. HealthRHYTHMS Optum
📋 00:00–03:00 | Happy Wednesday banter & Jeff joins
📋 03:00–07:00 | Minnesota roots, 4-H, and Russia exchanges
📋 07:00–11:00 | Insurance career and pivot to MBA/venture
📋 11:00–14:00 | Best Buy innovation & Geek Squad in hospitals
📋 14:00–18:00 | Corporate partnerships at Children’s Minnesota
📋 18:00–23:00 | UnitedHealth & Optum Labs: data, R&D, and digital health
📋 23:00–28:00 | Otsuka: digital therapeutics, patience, and cultural insights
📋 28:00–33:00 | The molecule + digital debate in pharma
📋 33:00–38:00 | Refined Science: AI, oncology, and drug rescue
📋 38:00–46:00 | Cancer prevalence, longevity, and Jeff’s advice: listen deeply
Shot of Digital Health Therapy
A Shot of Digital Health Therapy is a meticulously unproduced podcast hosted by health tech founders Eugene Borukhovich and Jim Joyce. Born in the pandemic, therapeutic by design—oh, and comedy is still included. We dive into unscripted conversations with the people shaping employer benefits, digital health moonshots, and the broader healthcare system. From real talk to ridiculous tangents, we spotlight the builders, thinkers, and occasional troublemakers moving the industry forward. We'd love to have you join us.
