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26th Jun 2025

S3 | E13 | Fixing Healthcare’s Staffing Crisis with Brandon Atkinson - CEO @ CareRev

In this episode of the ThinkData Podcast, we’re joined by Brandon Atkinson, CEO of CareRev, a nurse-founded, tech-enabled staffing platform reshaping the way healthcare facilities connect with clinical professionals.

We delve into how CareRev is redefining the traditional nursing model by providing nurses with more flexibility, autonomy, and control over their schedules through a shift-based marketplace. Brandon shares the origin story of the platform and how it supports nurses with different life needs.

We also explore the role of AI and data in determining shift pay rates, balancing nurse attraction with hospital budget constraints, and delivering cost-effective staffing at scale.

Brandon walks us through the recent launch of IRP+, a solution designed to help hospitals build and manage internal resource and float pools, reducing reliance on expensive travel nurse contracts.

As the conversation continues, we address one of healthcare’s most urgent issues: nurse burnout. Brandon discusses how CareRev is tackling the root causes by promoting work-life balance and supporting long-term workforce stability, especially in the post-COVID landscape.

Finally, we unpack the operational and GTM challenges CareRev faced during its growth journey, offering insights into healthcare sales cycles, platform adoption, and Brandon’s leadership style through it all.

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Beyond the Now: Building the Future of Work with Data & AI
If you’re into the latest in Data and AI, and curious about how founders and senior leaders are building and scaling companies in this space, you’re in the right place.

Each episode, we sit down with some of the most interesting voices in the industry, from startup founders to seasoned execs, to hear their stories, lessons learned, and the real strategies behind growing great businesses.

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Alex Hutchings

I’m the Co-Founder of the Dataworks Group, a specialist talent partner in the world of Data and Artificial Intelligence.

I’ve spent the last 15+ years working at the heart of this space, helping some of the most exciting companies on the planet build world-class Data and AI teams.

Through our roundtables, live events, and right here on the ThinkData Podcast, my goal is simple: to bring you real insights from the fastest-growing talent market in the world.

Whether you’re building, hiring, or just curious about what’s next, you’ll hear straight from the founders and senior leaders shaping the future of work.