Health Tech Advisors & Mentors - Jan 20, 2026

Generated: 1/20/2026 Total: 10 contacts | Channel: LinkedIn

[x] ## 0. THOMAS STARTZ (TEST) Role: Co-Founder, DaisyAI | Test Contact LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/thomasstartz/ Why: Test contact to verify send flow works correctly.

Hook: "This is a test message to verify the outreach system is working. If you see this, the flow works!"

[x] ## 1. CLIFF WANG, MD MBA Role: Healthcare Executive & Startup Advisor | Tang+Company | Wharton MBA LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/cliff-wang-md-mba-58850ab8/ Why: Led sales teams and shaped GTM strategy in healthcare B2B. Wharton connection. Startup advisor who actually takes calls.

Hook: "Fellow Wharton here. Saw you've led sales teams and shaped GTM strategy in healthcare B2B—that's exactly where I'm stuck. We're pivoting from pure SaaS to consulting/FDE for health plans. Would love your take on structuring these deals."

[ ] ## 2. ANDREW BRAVO Role: Healthcare AI Founder, Operator & Investor | Wharton | NYC LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/andrewbravo/ Why: Triple-threat: founder, operator, investor in healthcare AI. Home-based care focus. Understands operator economics.

Hook: "Fellow healthcare AI founder here. Navigating the pivot from SaaS to FDE/consulting for health plans. Your experience as founder AND investor is the perspective I need."

[ ] ## 3. EVAN ZHANG Role: Wharton MBA Candidate | Ex-Health Investor | Hosts Health x AI events LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/evanzhanghealth/ Why: Health investor turned operator, now at Wharton. Hosts Health x AI events with Upfront Ventures. Active in the ecosystem, approachable.

Hook: "Saw you host Health x AI events—exactly my world. Building AI for utilization review, pivoting toward FDE model. Would love to connect and trade notes."

[ ] ## 4. DAVID MUI, MD MBA Role: Stanford Health Care | Healthcare AI Strategy LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/davidmui33/ Why: Physician exec at Stanford. Writes about healthcare AI trends. Academic + operator perspective. Engages on LinkedIn.

Hook: "Your takes on healthcare AI entering its 'Foundation Model Era' resonate. We're in the trenches building AI for utilization review—curious what makes AI credible to clinical teams."

[ ] ## 5. SETH GLICKMAN, MD MBA Role: Strategic Healthcare Advisor | Executive Coach | Serial Entrepreneur LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sethglickmanmdmba/ Why: Founded multiple venture-backed digital health companies including an exit. Now coaches/mentors C-level execs. Actually takes calls.

Hook: "Your experience founding digital health companies and now advising is exactly what I'm looking for. We're building AI for UR—pivoting to consulting/FDE. Would love to learn what you'd do differently."

[ ] ## 6. CHRISTIAN MILASTER Role: Founder, Ingenium Digital Health Advisors | Board Advisor LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/christianmilaster/ Why: Runs a digital health advisory firm. Advises CEOs, organizes board interventions. Mid-tier accessible advisor.

Hook: "Your advisory work with digital health startups caught my eye. We're navigating the health plan sales cycle with our AI for utilization review. Would love to get your perspective on positioning."

[ ] ## 7. BEN TEXTER Role: Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Digital Health Strategies LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/benjamintexter/ Why: Works with health systems AND Geisinger Health Plan. Directly relevant payer experience. Growth-stage operator.

Hook: "Your work with Geisinger Health Plan is directly relevant to us. Building AI for utilization review—curious how you think about selling into health plans vs. health systems."

[ ] ## 8. NAT TURNER Role: Angel Investor | 30+ Health Tech Investments | Wharton Alum LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/natturner/ Why: Active angel in healthcare: DocPhin, Doctor Evidence, Oscar, Care at Hand. Wharton. Actually writes checks and gives advice.

Hook: "Your angel portfolio in healthcare (Doctor Evidence, Oscar, etc.) shows you get the space. We're building AI for utilization review—would love your take on the FDE/consulting model for health plans."

[ ] ## 9. CASEY LANGWITH Role: Healthcare Advisor | Wharton Scholar LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/caseylangwith/ Why: Wharton scholarship recipient. Healthcare advisory work. Emerging leader, more accessible than senior folks.

Hook: "Fellow Wharton network here. Building AI for healthcare utilization review—pivoting toward consulting model. Would love to connect and learn from your healthcare advisory experience."

[ ] ## 10. MARK GOLDSTEIN Role: Digital Health Hub Foundation | Digital Health Awards | Advisor LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mgoldstein1/ Why: Runs Digital Health Hub Foundation. Deep network in digital health ecosystem. Community builder who connects people.

Hook: "Your work building the Digital Health Hub community is impressive. We're building AI for utilization review—would love to connect and learn how you see the payer tech landscape evolving."

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Hi {first_name},

I'm Thomas, co-founder of DaisyAI. We're building AI for healthcare
utilization review - helping nurses evaluate medical necessity faster.

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Would you have 20 minutes for a call?

Thomas