Innovation with Intention: How a Foundation Can Power a Physician’s Vision

September 04, 2025 00:49:06
Innovation with Intention: How a Foundation Can Power a Physician’s Vision
PEMBA ON-DEMAND: Real Stories from Physician Leaders
Innovation with Intention: How a Foundation Can Power a Physician’s Vision

Sep 04 2025 | 00:49:06

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Hosted By

Norm Chapin, MD, MBA

Show Notes

In this episode of “PEMBA On Demand,” host Dr. Norman A. Chapin sits down with Dr. Thom Lobe—pediatric surgeon, entrepreneur, innovator, and founder of the T.E. Lobe Family Foundation—to explore how a family foundation can become a powerful engine for physician-led innovation. Dr. Lobe explains the trust-and-foundation structure that directs non-W2 income into mission-driven initiatives, why he chose a private family foundation, and the safeguards that ensure accountability. The conversation also highlights his three central missions: advancing early childhood education, expanding access to stem cell therapies for children, and developing an AI-enabled infant health monitoring device. Whether you’re considering your legacy, launching new ventures, or seeking sustainable ways to fund transformative care models, this episode offers both practical strategies and inspiring lessons.

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