PB + Jax12 Jun 2025

Episode 30: Florian Vlad of twinzAPP

In this compelling episode, Randall Thomas sits down with Florian Vlad, a Romanian-born entrepreneur and founder of twinsAPP and Doc.ai, to explore the intersection of healthcare, artificial intelligence, and the power of resilient innovation.

Florian shares his journey from running an advertising agency in Romania to launching multiple tech ventures in the U.S., including groundbreaking work in AI-powered diagnostics. He offers a firsthand look at how Doc.ai is reshaping telehealth through a digital stethoscope and a smart, scalable diagnostic platform aimed at improving accuracy for physicians and access for patients.

The conversation dives deep into the entrepreneurial landscape in Jacksonville, Florida, revealing the challenges and opportunities of building a startup ecosystem in a mid-sized city. Florian discusses the growing importance of community, mentorship, and infrastructure in helping founders thrive, and why he believes Jacksonville could become the next Austin or Nashville—if it invests in supporting early-stage founders.

This episode is packed with insights on:

Transitioning from creative services to software development
Using AI to tackle real healthcare challenges
Building relationships with physicians and securing funding
The need for visibility, capital access, and community support in regional tech scenes
How founders can scale without a technical background
The mindset required to thrive as a mission-driven entrepreneur

Whether you're a startup founder, investor, or just curious about the future of digital health, Florian’s story is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when vision meets execution.

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