Dr. David Mou Is REVOLUTIONIZING Mental Health Care!

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In this episode of Digital MD, Dr. Liz Kwo speaks with Dr. David Mou, CEO of Cerebral and Harvard MD/MBA graduate, about his journey from clinical psychiatry to leading a mental health tech company. David shares insights on the unique challenges of running a digital health startup, the value of combining clinical and business expertise, and the role of AI in revolutionizing mental health care.

5 Key Takeaways

1.The Value of an MD/MBA: Combining clinical knowledge with business acumen gives healthcare leaders a unique edge, especially in management, strategy, and understanding healthcare economics.

2.Balancing Skill Sets: Doctors in leadership roles should complement their expertise with co-founders or executives who excel in finance, operations, and technology.

3.Leadership During Challenges: Successfully navigating layoffs and downsizing requires transparency, maintaining team morale, and rallying people around the company’s mission.

4.Building Strong Networks: Sustainable relationships are built through genuine curiosity, trust, and a commitment to delivering on shared goals and advice.

5.AI in Mental Health: General AI has the potential to push mental health care toward value-based models, lowering costs and improving the quality of care for patients.

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Timestamps

•00:00 START – Introduction to Digital MD and guest Dr. David Mou

•01:00 – David Mou’s journey: from Harvard MD/MBA to CEO of Cerebral

•03:00 – Should clinicians pursue an MBA? Balancing business and clinical skills

•04:00 – MBA vs. MPH or MPP: Which degree is most impactful?

•06:00 – Advantages and challenges of doctors in leadership roles

•08:00 – The importance of having complementary co-founders and skill sets

•09:00 – Building strong networks: the art of being a great mentee and mentor

•12:00 – Managing energy and prioritization as a CEO

•13:00 – Challenges of running Cerebral: navigating layoffs and mission-driven leadership

•16:00 – Advice for CEOs in digital health during economic challenges

•18:00 – The exciting role of AI in transforming mental health care

CONNECT WITH DR DAVID MOU

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mou-md-mba-21286625/

Cerebral: https://cerebral.com/ 

🔗 CONNECT WITH DR. LIZ KWO:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizkwo/
• Email: liz.kwo@everlyhealth.com