From ER to Entrepreneur: Founders Dr. Norman Silver & Dave Berkowits on Innovating Canada’s Healthcare System

The Exec Hotseat Podcast [Executive]

The Exec Hotseat Podcast | Episode 4: Dr. Norman Silver / Dave Berkowits of QDoc

In this episode, hosts Lisa Thompson and Amanda Buhse dive into an inspiring conversation with Dr. Norman Silver and Dave Berkowits, CEO + CTO, of QDoc Virtual Healthcare. Dr. Silver, a seasoned healthcare leader and innovator, shares his journey from pediatric emergency physician to entrepreneur, along side his brother in law, Dave Berkowits. Listen as they detail their journey and how they identified critical gaps in healthcare - creating QDoc to bridge them.

QDoc is a groundbreaking platform that connects Canadians to medical care through a user-friendly, virtual model, ensuring healthcare access regardless of location or socioeconomic status. Tune-in to hear about Dr. Silver’s approach to innovation, family-driven entrepreneurship, and the importance of validating ideas and pivoting when necessary.

Key Points:

• Dr. Silver’s career transition from emergency care to entrepreneurship and healthcare technology.
• The unique virtual care model of QDoc, offering patients seamless access to doctors in real-time.
• Challenges in navigating Canada’s healthcare regulations and scaling QDoc’s services.
• Lessons in risk-taking, validating ideas, and prioritizing the patient experience.
• How technology and family collaboration play crucial roles in QDoc’s success and growth.

Guest’s Links:

• Follow Dr. Norman Silver and QDoc via LinkedIn
• QDoc Virtual Healthcare – click here!

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