Innovation in healthcare doesn’t start with AI. It starts with operational stability.

In this episode of Technovation, Peter High speaks with Chad Wasserman, CIO of HCA Healthcare, about leading technology at massive scale while keeping patient care at the center. Wasserman explains why “operational quiet” is the foundation that makes AI, data, and digital transformation possible and how HCA balances innovation with reliability across thousands of sites of care.

Key topics include:

• Why stability is a prerequisite for innovation
• Treating IT as an extension of the care team
• Scaling AI responsibly in clinical and engineering domains
• Building data platforms to support generational change
• Developing technologists through deep business immersion

What if the real driver of digital disruption isn’t technology, but unit economics?

In this episode of Technovation, Peter High speaks with Dan Gill, Chief Product Officer of Carvana, about how disciplined unit economics power one of the most ambitious e-commerce models in retail. Rather than leading with engineering for its own sake, Carvana focuses relentlessly on eliminating friction, capturing profit pools, and reinvesting those economics back into customer value.

Key highlights from the episode:

• Vertical integration and competitive advantage

• Deterministic, self-service digital experiences

• Proprietary platforms vs. off-the-shelf tools

• AI-human collaboration at scale

How can early-stage investors deliver repeatable, outsized returns—without chasing hype?

In this episode of Techoventure, Mark Fernandes, Managing Director at Sierra Ventures, shares the disciplined model behind one of the industry’s most consistent early-stage venture firms. Sierra’s strategy is designed for repeatable 3–5x returns by focusing on founder-market fit, tight portfolio construction, and tech-savvy sectors like AI, cloud, and cybersecurity.

Key insights include:

• The four-part rubric Sierra uses to vet early-stage founders

• Why fund size discipline is critical to long-term VC performance

• How Sierra balances seed and Series A checks with portfolio theory

• The power of “AI enablers” in healthcare, legal, and vertical SaaS

• The 20-year evolution of Sierra’s CXO Board and its enterprise value