Episode #289: Chrissa McFarlane
First-generation immigrant and founder of Patientory, Chrissa McFarlane is on a mission to return healthcare data control to the people it belongs to—patients. In this Clicks & Bricks conversation, she shares how a career spanning research, hospital programs, and consulting led her to build a web3, blockchain-based platform that gives consumers true custodianship of their medical records. If you care about access, prevention, and real-world innovation in health tech, this one hits home.
Episode #123: Telemedora – Subaila Zia
Dr. Subaila Zia of Telemedora: Redefining Telehealth & Why Sleep is Every Entrepreneur’s Secret Weapon Dr. Subaila Zia, founder and CEO of Telemedora, is a board-certified physician specializing in sleep, pulmonary, and critical care medicine. On Episode 123 of Clicks & Bricks, she shares her entrepreneurial journey from hospital leadership to launching a cutting-edge telemedicine practice in Silicon Valley—focused on closing gaps in subspecialty healthcare access and emphasizing the critical importance of sleep for business success. Top 5 Takeaways: Telemedora’s mission is to provide timely, subspecialty care—especially in critical access areas—combining quality, continuity, and technology. Entrepreneurs launching healthcare companies should budget for licensing delays, HIPAA compliance, and robust system redundancies to meet regulatory demands. The right domain name matters: secure your .com early to protect your brand and avoid future legal headaches. Sleep isn’t optional for business owners—it’s essential for peak performance, better memory, and fewer costly mistakes. Future telemedicine will integrate AI, VR, and wearable health data to provide proactive, continuous care—helping address physician shortages and improve patient outcomes. Watch the full conversation with Dr. Subaila Zia on Episode 123 of Clicks & Bricks and learn how to build a healthcare business—and a healthier entrepreneurial mindset. Tune in at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4qtQs0x5sM&list=PL-aGDTmvrRSNUYOSG_x0JG7BNLmjoLWZs&index=57 Memorable Quote: If you want to be on your A-game, you have to make sure you are getting adequate sleep every night. Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Subaila Envelope Globe