Ep. 43 | Pulse Equity: Fueling Healthcare Innovation | Nick Mahalec
Release Date: 01/21/2025
Ep. 68 | Dentistry in General and Beyond | Dr. Bob "Dee" Dokhanchi
MB2 Underground
Dr. Bob "Dee" Dokhanchi joins us to talk about his journey from launching Dentistry in General during the pandemic to becoming a bold voice for private practice and dental advocacy. He shares the story behind growing a dentist-only community to over 9,000 members, his path into policy change, and what’s next for technology in dentistry. Plus, we get into his upcoming event, DIG-A-PALOOZA, and why he believes every dentist should get involved with the ADA. ℹ️ Info: Register with special MB2 Pricing with this link: ...
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Ep. 67 | New Altitudes for Dental Labs | Charbel Louis Karam
MB2 Underground
Charbel Louis Karam didn’t follow a traditional path to the dental world. A lifelong pilot with a background in aerospace manufacturing and private equity, he eventually found his way to Spectrum Killian Dental Labs, where he now serves as President and CEO, and brought a new way of thinking with him. In this episode, Charbel shares all the lessons that helped him build a dental lab that balances precision with true craftsmanship. We dig into what it takes to grow without losing the human touch, why variability can’t be avoided (and how to work with it instead of against it), and what...
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Ep. 66 | Nacho Average Dental Career | Dr. Paul Goodman
MB2 Underground
On this episode of MB2 Underground, we sit down with Dr. Paul Goodman, a dentist, founder of Dental Nachos and Dentist Job Connect, and passionate advocate for making dentistry a little less lonely (and a lot more fun). Dr. Goodman shares the story behind Dental Nachos, a community that started as a simple Facebook group and has grown into a thriving resource for dentists to learn, connect, and feel supported. He opens up about his journey from practicing alongside his dad to building multiple businesses, all while balancing the unique challenges in dentistry. We talk about the...
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Ep. 65 | How NexHealth Became the Nexus of Healthcare | Alamin Uddin
MB2 Underground
This one’s for the ambitious. Alamin Uddin, CEO of NexHealth, joins Sarah and JT to talk about building a healthcare tech company that’s doing what the government couldn’t: unlocking health data and making it usable in real time. We talk about his career trajectory, from working as a receptionist in the Bronx to creating a platform used by dental practices nationwide. Al shares what sparked NexHealth, why data interoperability is still a massive challenge, and how NexHealth is reshaping the way care is delivered. Also: the story behind his name and what to expect next in healthcare tech....
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Ep. 64 | A Wild Ride Through 40 Years of Dentistry | Dr. Mark Davis
MB2 Underground
Buckle up for one of our wildest episodes yet. Dr. Mark Davis, owner of Perfect Smile in Tulsa, OK, has been practicing dentistry for over 40 years, and he’s picked up more than just clinical experience along the way. In this episode, Dr. Davis walks us through his commitment to giving back, lessons on leadership, and some of the most bizarre stories to ever hit the MB2 Underground mic: pimp tales, space conspiracies, and his involvement with a murder case. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe & Listen: Spotify: Apple...
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Ep. 63 | Married to the Mission (and a Doctor) | Will Gill
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Will Gill, Regional Vice President of Operations, joined MB2 Dental in 2011 with no dental background, aside from being married to a doctor partner, Dr. Jody Gill. He joins Sarah Keifer and Jonathan Tyroch (JT) to reflect on his career journey with the company, the value of peer-to-peer collaboration, what it’s like building trust with new partners, supporting doctor-owners across the country, and what’s guided him through more than a decade at MB2. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe & Listen: Spotify: Apple Podcast: ...
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Ep. 62 | Having a Good Time in the Bad Times | Dr. Steve Luccarelli
MB2 Underground
Dr. Steve Luccarelli has been through every phase of dentistry you can imagine. A former college athlete turned orthodontist, he’s gone from junior partner to solo owner, to senior partner, to now, an MB2 Dental partner. In this episode, he shares the wild story of playing Division I baseball behind his dad’s back, how a bad hop and two fractured teeth ended up steering him toward dentistry, and why buying an 11,000-square-foot building right before the 2008 crash almost cost him everything. We talk about what it means to bet on yourself, how to build a team that truly shows up for each...
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Ep. 61 | Carroll-fully Breaking Down Recapitalization Events | Justin Carroll
MB2 Underground
Justin Carroll, Chief Operating Officer, is back to help make sense of a word that gets thrown around a lot: recapitalization. What does it actually mean? Why do companies do it? And how has MB2 approached it differently? In this episode, Justin walks us through the basics, breaks down common deal structures, and explains how recap events with Sentinel Capital Partners, Charlesbank Capital Partners, and now Warburg Pincus have shaped MB2’s growth over the years. You’ll come away with a clearer understanding of how these deals work, how they impact a company’s future, and why timing and...
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Ep. 60 | Uganda Believe What They’re Building | Scott Peterson
MB2 Underground
Scott Peterson has worn many hats, pastor, college leader, fundraiser, and now Vice President at OneWorld Health. In this episode, he shares how his work is helping build locally run, self-sustaining hospitals that deliver real healthcare in underserved communities. From CrossFit and home projects to humanitarian work in Uganda, Scott talks about what drives him, what he’s learned from Bob Goff, and why kindness matters most. To learn more about the awesome work they're doing at OneWorld Health, visit oneworldhealth.com ...
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Ep. 59 | Measure the Gain, Not the Gap | Eric Gallegos
MB2 Underground
Eric Gallegos didn’t just join a startup; he helped shape a market that barely existed. In this episode, the VP of Revenue at InsideDesk talks about what it takes to scale something new, why listening beats knowing, and how dental groups can stop leaving money on the table. It’s a real look at product-building, partnerships, and learning on the fly. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe & Listen: Spotify: Apple Podcast: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow MB2 Dental on Social: MB2...
info_outlineNick Mahalec's entrepreneurial journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and adaptability. After finding success in the solar industry, he pivoted to e-commerce enablement, navigating the challenges of choosing the right capital partners. Now, with Pulse Equity, Nick is applying his problem-solving skills to the healthcare sector, developing tools that empower clinicians to maximize their economic potential within their practices. From his international upbringing to his family's role in supporting his entrepreneurial endeavors, Nick's story is a captivating glimpse into the life of a serial entrepreneur driven to create innovative solutions.
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