From Startup to Scale: Lessons on Partnerships for Founders

Oct 31 2024 • 7 mins

In this mini-episode of the BIP Ventures Extraordinary Pursuits podcast, Colleen Hoke, co-founder and CEO of Objective Health, joins host Rachelle Kuramoto to discuss the significance of partnerships, the innovative business models that drive Objective Health's success, and the company's ambitious goals for scaling and improving clinical research. Colleen shares stories and insights to emphasize why forming and nurturing transparency and collaboration with partners is critical to healthy, directional scaling strategies.

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction to Objective Health and Colleen Hoke

[01:26] The Importance of Partnerships in Healthcare

[06:03] Scaling and Innovation in Clinical Research

Points of Wisdom:

Transparency fosters trust and effective partnerships.

Building partnerships is essential for scaling.

Collaboration with providers enhances outcomes.

Understanding the landscape is vital for startups.

Setting big and near-term objectives drives progress.

Innovative business models can fuel rapid problem identification.

About Colleen Hoke:

Colleen Hoke is the founder and CEO of ObjectiveHealth. She is a seasoned leader whose experience in clinical research organizations, specialty providers, and healthcare entities has guided the company's formation and stunning progress. Founded in 2018, ObjectiveHealth is already a leading integrated research provider. It brings sophisticated healthcare to the mainstream and partners with physicians and healthcare organizations to establish advanced infrastructure for research programs. In doing so, ObjectiveHealth is improving patient outcomes in palliative care.