Most healthcare only really starts when something goes wrong. Even is trying to flip that. Recorded live during Italian Tech Week in Turin, this episode of the EU-Startups Podcast features Matilde Giglio, Co-Founder of Even, India’s leading healthcare startup redesigning access to affordable, high-quality care for over 1.3 billion people. Backed by Khosla Ventures, Founders Fund, Lachy Groom, Alpha Wave and others, Even has raised over $60M since launching in 2021, grown to a 400+ person team, and built a unique membership that gives Indians unlimited, cashless access to primary care, diagnostics, specialists, and hospital cover – all wrapped around a strong preventive model. We talk about: – Why Matilde chose India and what she saw in the system – Why most “prevention” models fail – and how Even makes it work at scale – How they redesigned incentives so doctors, patients and Even are aligned – What it means to build hospitals that feel like part of life, not a last resort – Where AI is genuinely useful today – and what stays deeply human – The hardest founder moments building in a complex, regulated system – And the headline Matilde wants Even to make five years from now Takeaways: – Even blends care + cover in one model, not two separate worlds. – The core bet is prevention first, not “wait for sickness then pay big.” – Incentives are redesigned so patients, doctors and Even win on better outcomes, not more procedures. – AI augments care, handling workflows and insight – but trust and empathy stay human. – Success is measured in health outcomes and satisfaction, not just ARR or procedure volume. Chapters: 00:00 Understanding Even Healthcare's Model 02:21 The Decision to Operate in India 05:05 Innovative Healthcare Solutions and Prevention 06:19 Redesigning the Hospital Experience 09:17 The Role of AI in Healthcare 12:40 Challenges Faced by Founders 16:21 Future Aspirations for Even Healthcare 19:07 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Thoughts If you haven't already.... Subscribe to the EU-Startups Podcast on YouTube! Or follow along on your other favorite podcast platforms... Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4QU85dN... / Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast... Follow EU-Startups on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eu-startups-menlo-media/ Visit our Website: https://www.eu-startups.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.eu-startups.com/newsletter/ #startup #health #healthcare