From Scalpel to Startup: Dr. Mark Soliman’s Journey to Building the LinkedIn for Surgeons

Ready to merge the worlds of surgery, tech, and community? Imagine having all the surgical resources, colleagues, and expertise right at your fingertips, 24/7, no matter where you are in the world. Say hello to Dr. Mark Soliman and the SurgeOn app! In this episode, we dive deep with Dr. Mark Soliman, the mastermind behind the SurgeOn, the LinkedIn for the surgical community. Dr. Soliman, Chief of Colorectal Surgery and Program Medical Director for the AdventHealth Digestive Health Institute, started off as a surgeon who had a natural aversion to business. But as he got deeper into his career, he realized the importance of taking control of the finance and strategy to execute his vision. He was hungry for a platform where surgeons could talk, learn, and collaborate without any commercial bias. So he founded SurgeOn, a unique digital ecosystem solely dedicated to the surgical community. His venture has three main verticals for revenue: educational grants that fund webinars, a robust platform for hosting surgical meetings, and subscriptions to industry partners who get read-only access to the platform. What sets SurgeOn apart is its surgeon-centric approach—no selling data, no ads, just pure educational and collaborative space. Dr. Soliman's aim? To make SurgeOn the go-to international hub for all things surgical, offering a safe and secure space for surgeons to collaborate, share, and grow. In this podcast episode, we explore his unlikely journey from being averse to business to becoming a disruptive entrepreneur in the medical field. How does the SurgeOn app monetize? What's the vision for the next five years? And why is a growth mindset crucial for not just surgeons but everyone? Dr. Soliman drops knowledge bombs on all things entrepreneurial and surgical, plus shares exclusive insights into the future of this groundbreaking platform. This is your chance to peek behind the surgical mask and into the world of medical tech innovation. __________________________________________________________ Looking to learn more? Check out some of our most popular content: Join the waitlist for our flagship course, Zero to Freedom Take our quiz and see if real estate is right for you Learn from more great content on our blog   Have someone who you think should be featured in a future episode? Comment and let us know on our socials! Also, don’t forget to share and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you loved this episode! Wait there’s more…If you enjoy the Doctors Building Wealth podcast, check out our real estate training, Ignite Your Journey. Get exclusive, actionable advice and resources about creating financial freedom through cashflowing rentals! Click the link to enroll. For more DBW, Semi-Retired MD, and content from Leti & Kenji, follow us on your favorite platform. Semiretiredmd.com Leti IG Kenji IG SRMD FB SRMD IG Youtube Follow this link to listen or listen on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, or Stitcher! Don't forget to share with a friend and leave us a review on the iTunes app if you enjoyed it! Be part of the conversation! Follow our general Semi-Retired MD Facebook page and then join our doctors or professionals group! Semi-Retired M.D. and its owners’, presenters’, and employees are not in the business of providing personal, financial, tax, legal or investment advice and specifically disclaims any liability, loss or risk, which is incurred as a consequence, either directly or indirectly, by the use of any of the information contained in this podcast. Semi-Retired M.D., this podcast, and any online tools, if any, do NOT provide ANY legal, accounting, securities, investment, tax or other professional services advice and are not intended to be a substitute for meeting with professional advisors. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of competent, licensed, and certified professionals should be sought. In addition, Semi-Retired M.D. does not endorse ANY specific investments, investment strategies, advisors, or financial service firms.