With a new administration under President Trump, the healthcare industry is poised for significant shifts. How do we adapt, innovate, and lead through change? That’s the focus of this special series on HIT Like a Girl podcast, hosted by Demi Radeva, our newest guest host and a powerhouse in health system financing and innovation. 🌟 In this series, Demi shares her journey and sits down with 6 incredible women experts to explore how they’re navigating change, driving innovation, and shaping the future of healthcare.  In this first episode, we get to know more about Demi—her background, her mission, and the unique perspective she brings to the conversation. Here’s what you’ll hear: 00:00 HIT Like a Girl Podcast Returns 04:12 Building Health Equity at Optum 08:09 Missing Startups at ViVE 11:59 Exploring AI's Impact on Stakeholders 13:45 Women's Health Data Privacy Concerns 17:24 Navigating Changing Times Together Why This Episode Matters This episode sets the stage for the entire series, introducing Demi’s expertise and passion for healthcare innovation. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a patient, or simply curious about the future of the industry, this conversation will inspire you to think boldly and act decisively in the face of change. Coming Up in This Series Demi’s conversations with 6 incredible women experts are just around the corner! All episodes were recorded at #ViVE2025 Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming: Shirel Daniel (Extrico Health): Branding, marketing, and the evolving definitions of AI. Molly Schreiber (Savvy Coop): The patient perspective, women’s health, and data privacy. Shriya Palekar (CLEAR): Patient access to data and care, and the role of startups. Patty Hayward (Talkdesk): AI’s role in improving patient experience. Kim Perry (emtelligent): Clinical documentation and the intersection of AI and interoperability. Kristen Valdes (B.Well): Interoperability and how tech companies are transforming healthcare. Stay in Touch:  De

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On the latest Block Fuel Podcast, we explore how zero-knowledge proofs are revolutionizing enterprise blockchain adoption. Pradeep Singh, the CEO and founder of Gateway.fm, unpacks why privacy-preserving tech is the key to bringing traditional businesses on-chain, overcoming compliance hurdles, and creating scalable solutions.🔹 ZK proofs explained simply 🔹 Enterprise adoption challenges 🔹 Public vs. private blockchain debate 🔹 Regulatory considerations00:00 Introduction and RWADay00:22 Shifts in the US Regulatory Environment01:08 Gateway.fm's Enterprise Strategy03:23 Blockchain and Financial Services13:50 Zero Knowledge Proofs ELI515:20 Challenges and Innovations in Blockchain19:54 US Expansion PlansGuest: Pradeep Singh, CEO of Gateway.fmDisclaimer: Everything we discuss on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing here should be considered financial advice—always do your own research or consult a professional before making any investment decisions.

John and Mateo dive into a candid conversation about the current landscape of short-term rental (STR) conferences, focusing on the recent VRMA Spring Forum. They discuss the challenges faced by both vendors and property managers, analyze the ROI (Return on Investment) metrics, and explore potential solutions to enhance the value of industry conferences. With insights from their own experiences and observations, they emphasize the importance of adaptability, inclusivity, and innovation in shaping the future of STR conferences. Join them as they share their thoughts, opinions, and hopes for the industry's most significant events.Episode Highlights:Discussing the ROI metrics for conferences, they emphasize the importance of tangible outcomes and sustained relationships post-event.ohn shares Direct's decision to not attend the VRMA Spring Forum based on past experiences and ROI analysis.Mateo raises questions about the inclusivity and relevance of major conferences like VRMA for all segments of the STR community.The conversation evolves to address the changing landscape of industry conferences, including the rise of smaller, more intimate events.They explore potential format changes for VRMA conferences and highlight the need for creativity and adaptability.John acknowledges the innovative efforts of industry leaders like Tyann Marcink Hammond with Touch Stay and Madison Rifkin CEO of Mount in reshaping the conference experience.Closing the episode, they express optimism for the future of STR conferences, their support of VRMA, and encourage listeners to share their feedback and ideas.Episode Sponsor- DirectDeciding which property management software to use isn’t easy. Direct encourages everyone to demo a few options and see which is best for you now and for your growth. If you’re a host or property manager who is unhappy, it's a great time to talk with Direct!Direct is built on a modern framework that's intuitive and seamlessly integrates operations, distribution, conn