☕ Coffee Playdate Podcast With: Dr. Kavita Patel | Hospitalist, Stanford Prof & NEA Venture Partner🔥 Episode HighlightsDr. Kavita Patel joins Dr. Olga Deengar to share her unique path blending patient care, academia, and venture capital in healthcare innovation. From coffee confessions to mindset tips for doctorpreneurs!00:32: Welcoming Dr. Patel; coffee chat01:24: Rapid fire game01:52: "Take a Sip" game03:03: Kavita's intro04:05: Mindset for venture05:42: Adapting: Self-education, investor conferences, learning from peers over 10 years.06:59: Job excitement: Guiding startups, societal impact07:59: Challenges overcome: COVID pivots, flexible abundance mindset in crises.09:13: Advice: Build communities, proactive outreach, in-person networking.10:42: Book rec: "The Five Types of Wealth" by Sahil Bloom for holistic growth.11:27: Closing thanks and podcast outro, encouraging intentional life design.☕ Coffee VibesStarted coffee in residency – now loves it with sweet cream (but low-sugar for health)!🎲 Fun GamesRapid Fire: Prevention > treatment, late flu shots, treadmill > biking, breaking news > deep divesTake a Sip Matches: 8 hours sleep, in-person visits, audiobooks, Europe travel (Asia next?)👩⚕️ Kavita's WorldInternal medicine hospitalist, Stanford professor, mom of 2. Spends most time as Venture Partner at NEA, advising/investing in early-stage healthcare startups.🧠 Venture Mindset ShiftDitch evidence-based rigidity for expansive, flexible thinking. No blueprints – embrace diverse personalities & innovative ideas!🚀 What Excites HerGuiding entrepreneurs (e.g., AI for women's health). Potential for good impact in needy healthcare space.💡 Advice for Aspiring DoctorpreneursBuild communities, reach out proactively, use podcasts/WhatsApp. Prioritize in-person meets – take risks to connect!📖 Book RecThe Five Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom – emotional, physical riches beyond money. Perfect for self-enrichment.🌟 More on Dr. Kavita PatelVenture Partner at NEA (since 2017, healthcare focus)Follow Dr. Patel on Instagram or LinkedIn:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kavitapatelmd?igsh=ZHd2aDV6azJybGJ2LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavita-patel-46a7724b?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app📩 Got a question? Comment below!🔗 WATCH + LISTEN 💬 Subscribe & Share!🎥🎧 Spotify🎧 Apple Podcasts🎥 YouTube🎥 30-sec clip: Instagram @coffeeplaydateShare with a fellow doctorpreneur! One intentional step at a time ✨— Dr. Olga Deengar, Coach Olga MD© 2026 Coach Olga MD. All rights reserved.