What if the key to innovation, leadership, and opportunity isn’t technology or capital, but people?In this episode of The Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, Michael Stamatinos sits down with Pat Hedley, investor, advisor, and author of Meet 100 People, to explore how genuine connection, curiosity, and trust open doors that most people never see.Pat spent nearly 30 years at General Atlantic helping high-growth companies scale globally by focusing on people first. Today, as Founder and CEO of The Path Ahead, she continues to invest in leaders who are building companies that create lasting impact. Her message is simple but powerful. Opportunity shows up through people.This conversation dives into:* The story of how one spontaneous encounter changed the course of Pat’s life* Why showing up in person still matters in a digital world* How to build relationship equity that compounds over time* What curiosity and access have to do with innovation in healthcare* The most common mistakes people make when trying to build real connectionsIf you’ve ever wondered how to create opportunity without compromise, this episode will challenge how you think about relationships, leadership, and growth.Subscribe to the channel for weekly conversations with leaders who are advancing healthcare, access, and innovation.Leave a comment sharing one connection that changed your life.Connect with Pat HedleyWebsite: www.meet100people.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pathedleyTEDx Talk: Meet 100 People – TEDxDartmouth📣 LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBEIf this conversation moved you, challenged your thinking, or sparked an idea, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Subscribe for more episodes with healthcare leaders who are not just thinking differently, they’re building differently.About the ShowThe Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show is hosted by Michael Stamatinos, a nationally recognized connector, strategist, and advocate for innovation with purpose. Each week, Michael interviews healthcare leaders who are driving meaningful change—highlighting stories of access, resilience, equity, and transformation.The AHI Show started with the idea of wanting to highlight stories of what healthcare innovation truly looks like in action. Our mission, highlight real people who are really innovating within healthcare. Guests include healthcare entrepreneurs, providers, payers, and professionals from the investment community. We showcase little wins as well as valuable lessons learned from setbacks through these interviews. The real innovators in healthcare are often the ones in the trenches doing the work with razor-sharp focus. We find these innovators and bring their stories to light. 🔗 Michael’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelstamo🎧 Subscribe for more episodes that move beyond theory and into the heart of what’s really possible in healthcare.Join our group, Advancing Healthcare Innovation Forum on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7056196/