Chapter
BIVI
An evolution from operating a medical business to working with its data, learning to code, and building software.
- Period
- 2016–2020
- Field
- Data / Software / Healthcare
Operator → data
Around 2016, while deeply involved in growing and operating the medical business, I became increasingly focused on using data to generate actionable business insights. The existing systems did not give me the visibility I wanted.
I taught myself SQL so I could work directly with the practice's data. That effort expanded into learning software development.
Coding → software
BIVI grew out of this period. It included software for healthcare and practice workflows, including appointment reminders and digital paperwork. Technologies included ASP.NET, Twilio, and Mailgun.
A partnership and mentorship
Philippe Bibi later became my partner in BIVI. The name reflects Bibi + Vitenas. An accomplished technologist and financier, Philippe was an important mentor to me.
Collaborators
- Philippe Bibi
Partner, technologist, financier, and mentor.