From Physician to CEO: How Dr. Amit Gir Built Phox Health From $43 to Nationwide Success

In this episode of the 'Last2First' podcast, host Jason welcomes Amit Gir, the co-founder and CEO of PHOX Health. Amit shares his extraordinary journey from being a board-certified internal medicine physician to creating an innovative tech-enabled logistics company. Discover how PHOX Health integrates technology with operations to streamline complicated medical deliveries, ultimately enhancing patient care. Amit also delves into the importance of creating a full tech stack, the challenges of entering the medical logistics market, and the future of healthcare logistics, including the potential integration of drones. Tune in to hear fascinating insights from a unique entrepreneur who bridges the gap between medical expertise and logistical innovation. 03:18 – Introduction and Welcome 03:54 – Meet Amit Gir, CEO of Phox Health 04:08 – The Origin Story of Phox Health 05:14 – Building the Technology Platform 06:24 – Challenges and Early Failures 10:20 – Landing the First Client: Ochsner Health 12:40 – Expanding the Business Model 16:40 – Bringing Logistics In-House 23:44 – Innovative Solutions and Future Plans 28:14 – Addressing Lab Delivery Challenges 28:38 – Customizing Solutions for Clients 29:16 – Success Stories and Expansion 29:43 – Operational Excellence and Client Satisfaction 30:25 – Innovative Cold Chain Solutions 31:44 – Balancing Tech and Operations 38:49 – Sustainable Packaging Initiatives 42:44 – Managing Stress and Scalability 44:43 – Ensuring Reliability and ROI 48:35 – Future of Healthcare Logistics 51:36 – Personal Journey and Entrepreneurial Spirit ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉 Be sure to subscribe to the Las2First Podcast for more game-changing conversations with industry leaders. Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@Last2FirstPodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gDS58wo6IWeLl48LHukdP?si=gmhv7Lh8QvyY5xxFS9ZpPA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hn/podcast/last2first-podcast/id1778491941 And don’t forget to follow Amit and his team at Phox Health on social media for more inspiration and updates!🔗🚚 https://phoxhealth.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitgir/ --- 📲 Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/last2firstpodcast?igsh=amhhMDU1OXpwejZ2 Facebook: [facebook.com/last2firstpodcast](http://facebook.com/last2firstpodcast) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/last2firstpodcast/ 👉 Like, comment, and share to spread the word about the Last to First Podcast! Together, we grow. 🚀 Shoutout to our sponsors: Dropoff Inc. https://www.dropoff.com/ [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) +1 888-376-7633 Dispatch Science https://www.dispatchscience.com/ [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) +1 844 -558 -2011 GigSafe https://www.gigsafe.com/ +1 407-496-9882 Adlinc https://adlinc.com/ [email protected] +1 888-922-4009 CUI Agency https://www.cuiagency.com/ +1 801-352-1161 Don't forget to follow them too! 🙌🚀