Overcoming Challenges: Dr. Maria Artunduaga's Story of Innovation and Persistence

In this episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast, Dr. Maria Artunduaga, founder and CEO of Samai, an AI-driven acoustic resonance platform, joins as a guest. Dr. Artunduaga, a Harvard and UC Berkeley-trained scientist and transitional physician, shares her underdog story and remarkable journey. From her upbringing in Colombia with physician parents to her experiences in surgical residency and discrimination, she discusses her pivot into entrepreneurship and how she found inspiration in technology. Dr. Artunduaga emphasizes the importance of having a mission-driven mindset, building a supportive team, and self-education in the startup world.