Summary

TJ OSHUN: The Shades of Entrepreneurship

TJ's background and Call on Dock @ 0:06

TJ is a Nigerian American entrepreneur who started in healthcare as a PA, then transitioned to running a medical clinic in Dallas. He later founded Call on Dock, an online healthcare platform that provides telemedicine, lab services, pharmacy, and imaging services to patients across the United States.

Differentiating telemedicine and digital health @ 1:31

TJ explains how Call on Dock evolved from a telemedicine platform to a more comprehensive "digital health" platform, emphasizing the importance of offering at-home lab testing and other integrated services beyond just virtual doctor consultations.

Improving patient access and reducing barriers @ 4:42

TJ discusses how digital health technologies like Call on Dock have revolutionized patient access to healthcare by removing barriers like transportation, time off work, and clinic no-shows that plague traditional in-person care.

Building the Call on Dock team and operations @ 7:07

TJ shares details on how he built Call on Dock's team of employed, W2 doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care and availability across all 50 states. He also discusses the challenges and strategies around scaling the business without outside funding.

Entrepreneurial mindset and overcoming obstacles @ 12:05

TJ reflects on the self-doubt and obstacles he faced as an entrepreneur transitioning from a private medical practice, emphasizing the importance of passion, empowering his team, and continuously learning and adapting to scale the business.

Opportunities in digital health innovation @ 32:01

Gabriel and TJ discuss the significant opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship in the healthcare industry, which is ripe for disruption and improvement through new technologies and business models.

Closing thoughts and resources @ 32:46

TJ provides information on how to access Call on Dock's services and encourages listeners to prioritize preventative healthcare measures like regular blood pressure and lab testing. Gabriel also promotes the Shades of Entrepreneurship website and resources.