How an Operating Partner Helped Scalpel AI Scale in the U.S.

Описание: Scaling a tech company into the U.S. is one of the hardest challenges founders face. It tests focus, execution, and leadership at every level.

In this episode of Growth Elevated, Yeshwanth Pulijala, co-founder and CEO of Scalpel AI, joins Julian Castelli to share how they are scaling a healthcare AI startup into the U.S. market while staying focused on execution. Scalpel AI is transforming the surgical supply chain using AI computer vision for surgical tray validation, solving a costly and long-standing healthcare problem.

Host Rick Lindquist explores the real difference between an Operating Partner and a traditional consultant. Julian shares how operating partners support founders through hands-on execution across hiring, finance, operations, and U.S. expansion, acting as true partners rather than project-based advisors.

This conversation offers practical insights for founders navigating U.S. expansion, building leadership teams, and scaling operations while maintaining focus and speed.

Key Highlights:
✓ Scaling a healthcare AI company into the U.S. market
✓ How Scalpel AI uses computer vision to transform the surgical supply chain
✓ Operating partner vs consultant. What founders really need
✓ Building data-driven hiring scorecards to improve decision-making
✓ Using expert networks to accelerate enterprise sales and contract negotiations
✓ Establishing trust between founders, investors, and operating partners

Connect with Julian:   / juliancastelli1  
Connect with Yeshwanth:   / yeshwanthp  

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