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What Could AI Replace In Your Company, And What Should You Keep Human? MY FORBES PAGEPATRICK FRANK IN THE PRESS IF I CAN DO IT..... SO CAN YOU.
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Forbes 30 Under 30If you need your hip replaced, which kind of artificial hip should your surgeon implant? George Kramb and Patrick Frank started PatientPartner (formerly called Rightdevice) to help educate and guide patients through medical decisions. Think of it like a combination of Yelp and a support group, but for patients undergoing surgeries. Since launching in March 2017, Right Devices has raised $2 million from Alethea Capital.READ IT 
World Changing Ideas Awards 2021: Health Finalists and Honorable MentionsREAD IT 
How to establish a health tech startup advisory boardREAD IT 
San Diego business partners make waves in pools around the country with new toyPatrick Frank and George Kramb have had the "Pool Punisher" on the market since April 2021.READ IT 
RightDevice: La Jolla duo launches website to help patients navigate surgeryTwo La Jolla businessmen have started a website designed to help patients navigate their journey through orthopedic surgery, and with user numbers doubling every month, they’re eyeing an expa…READ IT 
Is Our Relationship To Technology A Good Thing?WATCH IT BYLINES
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How Ecommerce And Tech Companies Can Learn From Each Other MY ENTREPRENEUR PAGE
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How to establish a health tech startup advisory board MY TECHCRUNCH PAGEAlso in Tech Inside Out and DOTmed HealthCare Business News.
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- DEC 2023ValiantCEOFEATURESmall Steps, Giant Leaps: Patrick Frank's Masterclass in Entrepreneurial Growth
- JUL 2023You're Not Your ROAS (Triple Whale)PODCASTGamifying Your Ecosystem: Boosting Customer Lifetime Value with Ancillary Products
- JUN 2023ForbesBYLINEWhat Could AI Replace In Your Company, And What Should You Keep Human?
- MAY 2023EntrepreneurBYLINEHow Ecommerce And Tech Companies Can Learn From Each OtherDirect-to-consumer brands and Saas companies have more to learn from each other than you might think.
- MAR 2023ForbesBYLINEContracting Vs. Hiring: How To Know Which Is Right For Your Business
- MAR 2023Grit DailyPODCASTPatrick Frank, Founder and CEO of Float Factory: Patrick Frank is Changing How Adults Have Fun
- MAR 2023EntrepreneurBYLINEDoes AI Deserve All the Hype? Here’s How You Can Actually Use AI in Your BusinessWe're constantly hearing about advancements in artificial intelligence, but how can you use it practically to streamline company operations?
- JAN 2023ForbesBYLINEA Big Idea And A Visionary Leader: The Fundamentals Of Starting Any Business
- JAN 2023EntrepreneurBYLINEWhy Influencers Are Out and Ambassadors Are In — And How They Can Help Your Business GrowInfluencers, despite their title, do not influence like they used to.
- NOV 2022ForbesBYLINE4 Strategies For Avoiding Indecision, One Of The Biggest Detriments To Leadership
- OCT 2022EntrepreneurBYLINEHow to Start a Business with Only $1,000$1,000 can take you far if you know how to spend it!
- SEP 2022ForbesBYLINEThe Three Rs Of Growing A Scalable Business With Your Clients
- AUG 2022EntrepreneurBYLINETime is Money and Its Way More Expensive Than You Would ThinkReevaluating your relationship with time and understanding its real value might kickstart your most productive streak yet.
- JUN 2022EntrepreneurBYLINEBillboards, Mailers and Guerilla Tactics: How Old-School Marketing Is Making a ComebackA return to traditional marketing methods is proving popular in a number of industries.
- MAR 2022TEDxPSUTALKIs Our Relationship To Technology A Good Thing?
- JAN 2022EntrepreneurBYLINE4 Things Every Business Should Do in JanuaryThis first month is an ideal opportunity to solidify plans, put senior management on the same page and update both your books and KPIs.
- DEC 2021Authority MagazineFEATUREPatrick Frank Of PatientPartner: 5 Ways That Businesses Can Help Promote The Mental Wellness Of Their Employees“Lunch and Learn”: We connect with each other to share our passions or bring in industry experts to learn from an example set forth. It’s an excellent way for us to know more about one another and join in with each other’s passions — additionally, a way for us to exercise our brains collectively as a unit.By David Liu
- DEC 2021EntrepreneurBYLINE5 Pivotal Qualities to Look for in Your First EmployeesA nimble mind, tolerance for risk and true grit are just a few of the key characteristics of a great early-days staff member.
- OCT 2021EntrepreneurBYLINEHow to Draft an Effective Founders’ AgreementA comprehensive founders' agreement will help all parties stay aligned, fulfill responsibilities and avoid disputes.
- SEP 2021EntrepreneurBYLINE5 Unconventional Interview Questions That Get Real Answers From CandidatesInterview questions that get past the pre-planned answers and get you in front of the real candidate.
- SEP 2021The Entrepreneur EthosFEATUREThe Power of Altruism with Patrick Frank & George KrambPatrick and George have been friends since second grade. They pursued separate careers but came together to start Patient Partner. George had a successful career as a medical device representative and Patrick has worked in a variety of industries developing consumer technologies.
- AUG 2021DOTmed HealthCare Business NewsBYLINEWhat are the biggest hurdles with integrating technology in healthcare?In addition, as a new technology company, not only is it crucial that patients trust you, but the industry must trust you. You want the industry to be able to send patients to you and champion your technology solution as a trusted resource and not one that works against them. This is crucial because patients wil,l in most cases, rely on a physicians’ recommendation more than anyone else. Technology cannot just replace that trust, it has to supplement it.
- AUG 2021TechCrunchBYLINEHow to establish a health tech startup advisory boardWhen you enter the health tech industry as a new startup, an advisory board is a crucial foundational step. A board can guide you through industry-specific nuances, help you make important decisions and prove your legitimacy to investors looking for a strong industry background.
- AUG 2021CBS 8TVSan Diego business partners make waves in pools around the country with new toyPatrick Frank and George Kramb have had the "Pool Punisher" on the market since April 2021.
- JUN 2021Business BrosVIDEOHow to build a company by connecting people with Patrick Frank & George KrambHi, I’m George, co-founder and CEO of PatientPartner. Throughout my career, I helped surgeons in the operating room and made sure the products they were using were utilized properly. I helped with hundreds of operations, but it wasn’t until I spoke with a few patients that I realized how anxious and fearful they were about surgery.
- JUN 2021BenefitsPROFEATUREWhy we need greater consumer technology integration in health careConsumer technology has instrumentally changed our decision-making habits when purchasing a product or service. It is a rapidly growing, evolving, and expanding industry that aims to make the lives of consumers as easy, informed, and efficient as possible. We are increasingly seeing consumer technology dominate across numerous industries, especially throughout the COVID-era which has brought technical and virtual innovations to new heights. But one sector where it is noticeably lagging behind is health care.
- JUN 2021EE TimesFEATUREUsing AI to Improve the Patient Surgery ExperienceEvery business owner knows (or at least should know) that their customers, and the ways their customers experience their brand, are vital to their business’s success. In more recent years, a growing number of businesses, brands, and organizations have utilized evolutions and improvements in both artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) to address these customer and user experiences (CX/UX).By George Kramb
- MAY 2021Action and AmbitionPODCASTARCHIVEDPatrick Frank Redefines the Patient Care ExperienceWelcome to another episode of Action and Ambition. Today, we are thrilled to be chatting with Patrick Frank, the co-founder and COO of PatientPartner, the first platform to empower and educate medical patients by providing personalized one-on-one support from former patients. Patrick's desire to create the type of impact that makes a positive contribution to the world has manifested itself throughout his career and continues to motivate his actions. Join us in this episode and learn more about Patrick's mission and story!
- MAY 2021Badass AdvocateFEATUREHow Former Patients Can Help Waitlist PatientsDid you know that it is the responsibility of the healthcare professional to quantify the risks associated with surgical procedures?By George Kramb
- MAY 2021Fast CompanyAWARDWorld Changing Ideas Awards 2021: Health Finalists and Honorable MentionsMedical innovations that save lives, extend longevity, or increase access to care. Read about the winner, a high-tech bassinet that helped hospital maternity wards survive the pandemic.
- APR 2021University of San DiegoFEATUREPatrick Frank '14: Changing the Patient Care Experience One Conversation at a TimeAs it turns out, Forbes doesn’t notify you when you make it to one of its high-profile lists. “I found out that I was in Forbes 30 Under 30 one morning when I started receiving lots of congratulatory messages. And it wasn’t until I heard from my business partner, George Kramb, that I learned we actually made it!” said Patrick Frank ‘14.
- APR 2021Tech Inside OutBYLINEOpinion: What Healthcare Can Learn From Other Consumer Tech IndustriesConsumer-centric technology has rapidly evolved consumer decision-making and changed the way we make purchasing decisions in almost every aspect of our lives. We feel more empowered through information and technology than ever before. We have a constant need for instant gratification as a result of our actions, and we demand as much information as possible prior to making any decision, but especially key decisions that possess the potential to impact our current and future health. This has allowed for more transparency from the companies and brands that provide us with technological and data-driven solutions. This is a great thing, but it has also forced traditional industries to move to platform-based solutions in order to reach larger audiences and keep up with the efficiencies brought about by this increase in demand.
- MAR 2021IdeaMenschFEATUREPatrick Frank, Co-Founder of PatientPartnerPatrick Frank is the Co-Founder and COO of PatientPartner. This health technology platform enhances the patient experience for surgical candidates by pairing them with a “surgery mentor” who has been through the same procedure. Recently named Forbes “30 Under 30” in consumer technology, Patrick has spent his entire career scaling companies and integrating technology in traditional industries, such as real estate, banking, law, gas, and healthcare.
- FEB 2021Billion SuccessFEATUREPatrick Frank, Co-Founder & COO of PatientPartnerPatrick Frank is the Co-Founder and COO of PatientPartner. This health technology platform enhances the patient experience for surgical candidates by pairing them with a “surgery mentor” who has been through the same procedure. Recently named Forbes “30 Under 30” in consumer technology, Patrick has spent his entire career scaling companies and integrating technology in traditional industries, such as real estate, banking, law, gas, and healthcare.
- FEB 2021Digital Health BuzzFEATURENew Digital Health Platform Challenges The Lack of Transparency in Health CareEffective January 2021, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Price Transparency Rule requires hospitals to display the price of their items and services publicly. This new law addresses a problem in the healthcare system that has long existed – the lack of transparent, unbiased information readily available to patients.
- FEB 2021Bold and BrilliantPODCASTARCHIVEDForbes 30 Under 30’s Patrick Frank of Patient PartnerPatrick discusses his journey into entrepreneurship at an early age, what inspired him to start his companies and how he became one of Forbes 30 Under 30 at the age of 28.
- FEB 2021California HeraldFEATUREPatientPartner Launches Program in L.A. to Connect Bariatric PatientsPatientPartner Launches Program in L.A. to Connect Bariatric Patients to Patient Partners Who Have Gone Through the Same Surgery
- JAN 2021MediumFEATUREConscious Entrepreneurship: May I introduce Patrick FrankToday I would like to introduce Patrick Frank, the co-founder of rightdevice, a venture backed health-tech company focused on creating a better patient experience through relatable connections between patients.By Demee Koch
- JAN 2021ForbesFEATUREHow To Plan Your Work Week For Maximum Productivity In 2021Entrepreneurs steering their businesses through the pandemic may be finding work a welcome distraction. Yet, in troubled times, that evasive ‘flow state’–total absorption in work–might also seem further out of reach.By Barnaby Lashbrooke
- 2021ForbesAWARDForbes 30 Under 30If you need your hip replaced, which kind of artificial hip should your surgeon implant? George Kramb and Patrick Frank started PatientPartner (formerly called Rightdevice) to help educate and guide patients through medical decisions. Think of it like a combination of Yelp and a support group, but for patients undergoing surgeries. Since launching in March 2017, Right Devices has raised $2 million from Alethea Capital.
- OCT 2020San Diego Union-TribuneFEATURERightDevice: La Jolla duo launches website to help patients navigate surgeryTwo La Jolla businessmen have started a website designed to help patients navigate their journey through orthopedic surgery, and with user numbers doubling every month, they’re eyeing an expa…
- TechNewsWorldFEATUREYoung Entrepreneurs Bring High-Tech To Quell Surgical FearsThe last thing George Kramb expected from years of walking surgeons through actual operations using medical machinery was to step into a role that helped guide patients worldwide through their own medical journeys.
- California Business JournalFEATUREPatientPartner Launches Program in L.A. to Connect Bariatric Patients to Patient Partners Who Have Gone Through Same SurgeryAccording to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, just a few decades ago, weight-loss surgery was seen as high risk and the rewards were seen as mostly cosmetic. Today, this way of thinking is entirely outdated and incorrect.
- InfluenciveFEATUREARCHIVEDPatientPartner Announces ExpansionTelehealth has changed the face of healthcare forever. This is especially true with the onset of the COVID pandemic. People who could no longer connect with their doctors in person took to video conferencing to access care and support.
- Tacos and TechPODCASTARCHIVEDBringing Empathy to Healthcare with PatientPartnerMany patients go through stressful medical experiences due to a lack of support or understanding of their procedure and treatment, experts say. George Kramb and Patrick Frank saw this issue and created PatientPartner, a community platform for new and prospective patients to come and engage with past patient mentors for support and empathy. The co-founders built a network of doctors and patients to share their experience and expertise with those who need it.
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