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New Episode: From Paediatrics to Global Sleep Tech Consultant with Dr. Desaline Joseph
There are only 5 sleep doctors in the UK. One of them is now shaping the future of wearable tech.
Dr. Abeyna Jones
September 13, 2025
Sleep, Strategy & Scale: A Doctor’s Leap Into Industry ft. Dr. Desaline Joseph
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Desaline Joseph, a paediatrician turned sleep tech consultant, about how she transformed personal loss into a pioneering industry career. She shares how strategy, networks, and courage can help doctors step into high-impact roles beyond medicine.
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