Funding The Future of Healthcare — Ep. 16 w/ Nick Culbertson, CEO at Protenus.

In the sixteenth episode of our Funding the Future of Healthcare podcast series, we were joined by Nick Culbertson, who is the CEO of Protenus, and Jeff Stolte, who is a Sr. Partner at Providence Ventures.

In this episode, our host Pat McKay spoke with Nick to learn more about his unique background as a Green Beret, and how he pivoted his career path towards digital health. We also took a chance to elaborate on Protenus, and how the startup is using artificial intelligence to reduce risk for health systems across the country. Nick unpacked how his company’s AI technology ensures systems deliver top-level care, patient privacy, and secure documentation of patient records. Jeff also took a moment to explain why Providence Ventures was interested in working with Protenus, and how its solutions will help Providence, and other health systems future-proof infrastructures, by enhancing the system’s compliance monitoring capabilities, all while eliminating overhead costs.

The two went on to dive into the importance of having strategic guidance in healthcare, and how Nick and Protenus have benefitted from the partnership with both Providence Health and Providence Ventures. Nick and Jeff also elaborated on the value of building a strong culture in the digital health startup space, and how it has benefitted Nick’s team. The trio wrapped up the conversation by sharing insightful advice for aspiring entrepreneurs coming from the armed forces, and even investors looking to break into the world of digital health.

Listen to the full episode below: