The 229 Podcast
Season 5 • Episode 133
Executive Interview: Inside Insights Into Abridge’s ‘The Conversation’ Event with Guru Sundar
Dec 22, 2025
21:54
Episode Description
December 22, 2025: What makes a healthcare event truly transformative? Guru Sundar, VP of Marketing at Abridge, explores their unique event, ‘The Conversation’, that blends art, science, and healthcare innovation. From Laird Hamilton's insights on trusting your subconscious to John McEnroe's lesson on staying true to your brand, this discussion reveals how cross-industry inspiration drives healthcare forward. Discover why Eric Larson shocked attendees by suggesting health systems close non-clinical positions today and how Daphne Koller is compressing centuries of drug discovery into months with AI. This conversation will change how you think about innovation.
Key Points:
- 00:41 ‘The Conversation’ Event: A Unique Experience
- 02:32 Highlights from the Bridge Event
- 03:12 Insights from Laird Hamilton and John McEnroe
- 09:01 Healthcare Conversations and AI
- 18:56 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans
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