Code, Care & Chaos

Code, Care & Chaos

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Why Playing It Safe Will Cost You Your First Health Tech Role

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Dr Yas Karsan
Mar 01, 2026
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The health technology industry doesn’t reward the timid. Here’s what I’ve learned speaking to hundreds of people who have broke in.

The health technology sector is one of the most exciting and fastest-growing industries. However, it is competitive — especially around the availability of jobs. It sits at the intersection of life sciences, data, policy, and patient outcomes. The stakes are high. The work is meaningful. And the door is not going to swing open just because you knocked politely.

I get asked frequently on how to break into health tech. Some enter with “I’ve been applying to entry-level roles on LinkedIn,” or “I’m waiting until I finish my certification,” or “I don’t feel ready yet.”

To truly secure a role you must be bold..

audentes Fortuna iuvat

"Fortune favors the bold"

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