Episode Details

Dr. Caroline Biesalski introduces Kevin Dias, delving into the realm of pediatric therapy and the challenges of therapist burnout. Kevin discusses Empiki’s therapist-first design approach, highlighting how they aim to alleviate burnout by expanding support to all clinic roles and addressing operational challenges. The conversation touches on the concept of purposeful work in pediatric therapy and the distinction between building features and tools in health tech. Kevin shares where listeners can find him and offers a book discount. He concludes with his goals and future projects, providing insights into his vision for the future of pediatric therapy support. (0:00) Introduction, Kevin Dias, and context of pediatric therapy (2:18) Addressing therapist burnout and Empiki’s therapist-first design (6:01) Expanding Empiki to support all clinic roles and operational challenges (9:11) Purposeful work in pediatric therapy (10:09) Building features vs. building tools in health tech (14:30) Where to find Kevin Dias and book discount (15:32) Kevin's goals and future projects