In this episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, host Michael Stamatinos sits down with Dr. Matt Cybulsky, PhD, a clinical psychologist by training, an Eagle Scout by foundation, and the Co-Founder of Tessellate, a platform designed to give physicians back clarity, control, and voice in their careers.

The conversation weaves together Matt’s journey from psychology to entrepreneurship, highlighting how empathy, service, and innovation come together in his work. More than a founder story, this episode is a reminder that healthcare transformation begins with people, purpose, and the courage to reimagine what’s possible.

Viewers and listeners will hear:

* Psychology as a foundation for innovation: How years of studying human behavior and decision-making gave Matt a unique lens for building platforms and organizations. He discusses why listening in the silences reveals truths about healthcare culture that are often left unspoken.

* The influence of Scouting and service: Matt reflects on his experience as an Eagle Scout, where he learned lessons in discipline, resilience, and community, lessons that continue to shape his leadership and outlook today.

* The Tessellate origin story: Born out of late-night conversations and shared frustrations, Tessellate has grown into a physician-first platform that is more than early-stage ideas. Matt explains how it is already functioning as a live system, aligning physicians with opportunities that match their values, skills, and goals.

* The balance of empathy and data: As both a psychologist and an entrepreneur working with AI, Matt unpacks the tension between human intuition and algorithmic decision-making — and where those two worlds collide or reinforce one another.

* AI hype vs. reality: From “AI toothbrushes” to overblown promises of curing chronic disease, Matt offers a grounded view of what artificial intelligence can realistically deliver in healthcare, and where its most immediate impact might be felt.

* Relationships as the driver of innovation: Matt shares how relationship equity has shaped his career, including a pivotal moment at the Harvard Club that redefined how he builds networks, communities, and opportunities.

* This conversation highlights the threads of Matt’s life — psychology, scouting, entrepreneurship, and innovation — and shows how they converge in Tessellate’s mission to empower physicians and reshape healthcare’s future.

🔗 Learn more about Tessellate: https://www.t8health.com

📌 Connect with Dr. Matt Cybulsky on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cybulsky

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About the Show

The Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show is hosted by Michael Stamatinos, a nationally recognized connector, strategist, and advocate for innovation with purpose. Each week, Michael interviews healthcare leaders who are driving meaningful change—highlighting stories of access, resilience, equity, and transformation.

The AHI Show started with the idea of wanting to highlight stories of what healthcare innovation truly looks like in action. Our mission, highlight real people who are really innovating within healthcare. Guests include healthcare entrepreneurs, providers, payers, and professionals from the investment community. We showcase little wins as well as valuable lessons learned from setbacks through these interviews. The real innovators in healthcare are often the ones in the trenches doing the work with razor-sharp focus. We find these innovators and bring their stories to light.

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