Who is this for?
The site is for health and healthtech founders, from idea stage through VC and PE that are innovating, it’s not for big companies with a lot of red tape. Any verified US physician with a Doximity account can join.
How do I sign up?
Founders sign in with LinkedIn. Physicians sign in with Doximity. If you don’t already have an account, you will need to create one.
Do I have to be in the US?
Physicians must be verified US physicians on Doximity. Founders can join from anywhere if they are building in health or healthtech.
Can I be both a physician and a founder?
Yes. Use two accounts: Doximity for the physician door, LinkedIn for the founder door.
How much does it cost?
Founders pay $99/month for access to names and intros. Physicians are free.
Can I browse before I pay?
Yes. Browse specialties free. Names and intro requests unlock with founder access.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Founder access is month to month, so you can cancel whenever you like.
How are physicians verified?
Every physician signs in through Doximity, the verified professional network for US physicians.
What can a physician help with?
A call, a project, or a fractional role: product validation, clinical workflow, advisory, fundraising prep, or a fractional CMO. How you work together is up to you two.
Which specialties are on Clinical Cofounders?
Cardiology, psychiatry, family medicine, oncology, pediatrics, and more. Browse by specialty for free.
How is this different from an expert network?
Expert networks sell managed consults to companies and take a cut. We facilitate introductions between startups and physicians and stay out of the payment process.
Do you take a cut of physician fees?
No. We don’t get in the middle of transactions or take any fees.
What happens after the introduction?
The app helps find the right connection, enables introductions and facilitates conversation. How you work together, and how you pay, is between the two of you.
How do ratings work?
After a finished call or project, each side can rate the other – it’s a simple thumbs-up/thumbs-down. Ratings show on profiles so the next person has a signal. A thumbs-down is reviewed before it goes public.
Are physicians giving medical advice or treating patients?
No. Physicians advise on your product, your company, and clinical workflow. They are not treating patients or giving medical advice through Clinical Cofounders.
Is my information private?
Physicians choose what they share on their profile. Names and intro requests are only visible to founders with access.
