Ep. 8 Why Internships, Mentorship & Culture Matter More Than Ever in the AI Workforce Era and the CEO of Incuvio Health

Show Notes:

In this episode, host Zachary Hill, Chief of Staff at Tomorrow’s Talent, talks with Unmesh Srivastava, CEO of Incuvio Health, about how the healthcare and tech industries are rapidly changing and what the next generation of workers needs to succeed.

Unmesh explains how Incuvio Health supports payers, providers, and risk-bearing organizations by helping them scale through strategy, execution, AI-enabled solutions, and business process outsourcing. With a global team of more than 100 experts, Incuvio becomes deeply embedded within client organizations to drive meaningful operational transformation.

As a first-generation immigrant, Unmesh shares how he discovered his passion for U.S. healthcare tech during the 2008 recession and how key mentors shaped his people-first leadership style. He also breaks down the skills new graduates are missing, why teamwork and communication matter as much as academics, and how AI is reshaping engineering, development, and healthcare workflows.

Additional insights include the challenges early-career professionals face in a remote work environment, how companies can better support young talent, the role of leaders in bridging education and the workforce, and why internships and mentorship strengthen culture and long-term retention. He also explains what helps a candidate stand out when applying to Incuvio.

Unmesh closes with practical guidance for students and early-career professionals on choosing the right career path, finding mentors, doing real research, and navigating a workforce that is accelerating quickly due to AI and global connectivity.

This conversation offers valuable takeaways for educators, employers, and anyone preparing to enter or influence the future of tech-driven healthcare.

Bio:

Unmesh Srivastava is the CEO and Managing Partner of Incuvio Health, where he leads with a vision to transform healthcare by fostering innovation, scaling disruptive ideas, and enabling meaningful outcomes across the healthcare ecosystem. With over 20 years of leadership experience across health plans, provider organizations, technology firms, and consulting environments, Unmesh is known for building high-performing teams, driving digital transformation, and delivering complex enterprise solutions.

To connect with our guest, click on the links below:

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/unmeshsrivastava/

Website:  https://incuvio.com

Connect with Tomorrow’s Talent:

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/tomorrowstalent/

Dale Marsden:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dale-marsden-05287756/

Zachary Hill:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-hill-0a5628219/

Website:  https://tomorrowstalent.org/