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Violet is the first master class platform to teach people about culture, identities, and how to talk about race, gender, and sexuality. In this episode, you will learn: 1. How does Violet help clinicians understand their patients better? 2. What is the future of the Violet platform? 3. How did Gaurang Choksi build a diverse company from a diverse background?About Gaurang Choksi:Gaurang Choksi is a gay man and Indian immigrant. As the CEO and founder of Violet, a company that is working to close the gaps in healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community. Gaurang got the idea for Violet when he experienced firsthand how difficult it can be to find a healthcare provider who is culturally competent and understands the unique needs of the LGBTQ+ community. He was lucky enough to have the resources to find a good provider, but many people in the LGBTQ+ community don't have that same privilege. Gaurang wanted to create a platform that would make it easier for everyone to find a culturally competent healthcare provider. Violet partners with universities and hospitals to find the best educators to teach courses on cultural competence. Connect with Gaurang Choksi:Email: gaurang@joinviolet.comWebsiteConnect with Corey:LinkedinInstagram**My City My Health Conference 2022**In PersonVirtualAdvertising inquiries: Advertise@thehealthyproject.coSupport the show
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Violet is the first master class platform to teach people about culture, identities, and how to talk about race, gender, and sexuality.
In this episode, you will learn:
1. How does Violet help clinicians understand their patients better?
2. What is the future of the Violet platform?
3. How did Gaurang Choksi build a diverse company from a diverse background?
About Gaurang Choksi:
Gaurang Choksi is a gay man and Indian immigrant. As the CEO and founder of Violet, a company that is working to close the gaps in healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community. Gaurang got the idea for Violet when he experienced firsthand how difficult it can be to find a healthcare provider who is culturally competent and understands the unique needs of the LGBTQ+ community. He was lucky enough to have the resources to find a good provider, but many people in the LGBTQ+ community don't have that same privilege. Gaurang wanted to create a platform that would make it easier for everyone to find a culturally competent healthcare provider. Violet partners with universities and hospitals to find the best educators to teach courses on cultural competence.
Connect with Gaurang Choksi:
Email: gaurang@joinviolet.com
Website
Connect with Corey:
Linkedin
Instagram
**My City My Health Conference 2022**
In Person
Virtual
Advertising inquiries: Advertise@thehealthyproject.co
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What is The Healthy Project Podcast?
The Healthy Project Podcast explores the powerful intersection of health, society, and equity through real conversations with changemakers on the front lines of social impact. Each episode features thought leaders, researchers, and advocates who unpack how social structures — from policy to culture — shape the health of communities.
Topics we explore include:
Health equity and structural determinants
Community-driven research and innovation
Lived experiences of marginalized populations
Public policy, systemic bias, and health outcomes
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