You built your company to create impact—but are you actually protecting what you’re building?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. David Mandell, an attorney, MBA, and wealth strategist who’s spent over 30 years helping physicians and healthcare founders protect and grow their wealth.We unpack what financial intelligence really means for innovators—why it’s not about greed, but freedom—and how founders can stop reacting to money problems and start directing their growth with confidence.Here’s what you’ll take away from this conversation:
- Wealth is freedom, not just funds. Learn how founders can redefine wealth as freedom of time, choice, and impact.
- Build your financial “specialty team.” Why every founder needs aligned advisors—a CPA, attorney, and strategist—to scale safely.
- Protect your downside first. Risk is inevitable, but loss isn’t—when you structure your assets and decisions intentionally.
- Delegate awareness, not responsibility. You can outsource execution, but never your understanding of financial flow.
- Turn fear into focus. Financial intelligence helps founders transform anxiety about money into clear, actionable strategy.
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Key Talking Points:
- Redefining Wealth Beyond Money
- Dr. Mandell’s Journey: From Law to Wealth Strategy
- Founders as Clinicians and Innovators
- Why Every Founder Needs a Financial “Specialty Team”
- Real-Life Example: When Risk Becomes Reality
- The Power of “Your Who”
- Turning Financial Fear into Action
- Plan for the Worst, Build for the Best
Episode Timeline:00:00:00 – Most founders chase revenue, but few build real wealth.00:01:53 – Dr. David Mandel, JD, MBA, attorney, and wealth strategist.00:06:38 – The challenge of legacy-building and balancing multiple roles.00:08:59 – Capital Engine VC—supporting healthcare founders.00:13:42 – David’s resources and books to educate founders.00:15:35 – Overcoming financial fears and mindset blocks.00:19:21 – David’s top advice: educate yourself and find the right team.00:21:14 – Sabrina on the power of compounding learning and expertise.00:23:35 – Key takeaway: financial strategy is personal, not one-size-fits-all.00:25:29 – Financial literacy isn’t about greed—it’s about freedom.00:28:54 – If your wealth were protected, what bold move would you take?
Notable Quotes: Dr. David Mandell:“Aim for the best, plan for the worst. I’m an entrepreneur too—but I take risks wisely, knowing my assets are protected before I move forward.”Sabrina Runbeck:“When founders stay stuck in financial fear, their vision for impact stalls. The right mindset and the right people turn that fear into fuel.”
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