Founder Austin Walker on Building the AI Layer for Chronic Illness

Founder Austin Walker on Building the AI Layer for Chronic Illness

Author: Standing Up to POTS, Inc. August 2, 2026 Duration: 37:21
Austin Walker sold his last company in 2020, then got COVID and never recovered. He spent 9 months bedridden, saw 20+ doctors who all dismissed it as stress. He eventually got better by joining online patient communities, collecting what was working from other people, and running self-experiments on himself.That experience turned him into a patient trying to solve this for complex chronic illness, and he's been working on turning what he learned into a product:  Atlas. In this episode he shares his story of getting sick, learning our health care system isn't designed for complex patients, finding his path back to being largely better again, and now being back to work as a founder creating Atlas.   Website:  https://theatlasnetwork.ai/ Link to signup: https://chat.theatlasnetwork.ai/Link to the Atlas Discord: https://discord.gg/YPFgKJAMke If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs  https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Website: www.standinguptopots.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/standinguptopots/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standinguptopots/ X: https://twitter.com/POTSActivist Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast.

Navigating life with a complex, often misunderstood condition like Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome can feel isolating. The POTScast, brought to you by the team at Standing Up to POTS, Inc., exists to change that. Every week, this podcast creates a dedicated space for learning and connection, delving into POTS, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and the broader landscape of chronic invisible illness. Rather than just clinical explanations, you’ll hear conversations focused on practical, real-world strategies for managing daily life. The discussions are built on a foundation of empowering patients with actionable information, from fitness adaptations and business accommodations to deeper medical insights and self-improvement techniques. Each month features interviews with leading specialists and advocates, offering clarity and hope. At its heart, this is about nurturing a supportive community, raising awareness, and affirming that if you are living with these conditions, you are not alone. Tune in for a blend of education, solidarity, and tangible skills aimed at helping you live better.
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