Hillary Lin MD
Founder, CEO @ CareCore
In this episode of the Startupr Founder Series we sit down with Hillary Lin MD, a Stanford trained physician, longevity expert, and entrepreneur building Care Core, a platform that connects healthcare, creators, and technology to make personalized wellness accessible to everyone.
From working within the medical system to founding her own health tech companies, Hillary shares her journey from physician burnout to creating startups focused on prevention, resilience, and founder longevity.
Watch the full interview above or explore the key highlights below.
From Medicine to Entrepreneurship Redefining What Care Means
Hillary began her career in clinical medicine where she saw how the system was built to treat illness rather than prevent it. Over time she experienced the same burnout that many physicians and founders face. That realization became the foundation for her next chapter.
Her first company, Curio, focused on mental health and innovative approaches to therapy including psychedelic assisted treatment. With Care Core, she is building a platform that connects people to trusted health experts, science backed supplements, and personalized wellness programs through a modern, consumer friendly experience.
You can learn more about her background and mission on her official website hillarylinmd.com.
“In medicine you are told to fix what is broken. In startups you get to imagine something better before it breaks.”
Why Founders Burn Out and How to Build Longevity
Hillary believes founders should think like elite athletes, focusing on sustained performance instead of relentless output.
Her framework prioritizes evidence based health practices over hustle culture.
Focus on sleep quality and recovery
Use nutrition and movement as tools for focus and creativity
Maintain emotional and social support networks
Track metrics that matter including blood work and sleep data
“You cannot run twenty hour days forever. The founders who last are the ones who recover as hard as they work.”
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The Science of Sleep Quality Over Quantity
Many founders believe that more sleep is always better, but Hillary explains that the real key is sleep efficiency.
By tracking her sleep with an Apple Watch she found that the body naturally self regulates. Some nights are shorter, but restorative deep and REM stages increase to compensate. When that pattern is disrupted, stress, alcohol, or overtraining are usually to blame.
“It is not about how long you are asleep. It is about how efficiently your brain restores itself.”
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The Truth About Supplements and Testing
Hillary challenges conventional supplement advice. She avoids multivitamins because they assume everyone has the same nutritional gaps. Instead, she recommends testing for Vitamin D, Magnesium, and Omega 3 before supplementing.
“Your body is not generic. Do not take generic solutions.”
You can read more of her insights on health and longevity on her Medium profile where she shares research, practical guidance, and founder focused health strategies.
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From Curio to Care Core Building the Future of Wellness
After leading Curio in the mental health space Hillary turned her attention to a larger mission with Care Core. The platform connects doctors, creators, and consumers to make proactive healthcare simple, credible, and personal.
Care Core also helps health creators share verified content and monetize responsibly while giving consumers access to science based programs they can trust.
You can explore her latest initiatives through her LinkedIn profile and Care Core’s company page on LinkedIn.
“Healthcare should feel empowering, not intimidating. We are building Care Core to make credible health information as accessible as entertainment.”
Hillary’s Advice to Founders Health as a Competitive Advantage
Hillary believes that personal health directly determines the sustainability of any company. Founders who treat their health like an investment see it compound over time.
For entrepreneurs that means:
Make health a foundational priority
Track meaningful metrics in both life and business
Invest in recovery and mental clarity
Build structures that can thrive without constant personal sacrifice
“Longevity is not just about lifespan. It is about energy span, how long you can stay sharp, inspired, and creative.”
Hillary’s Offer to the Startupr Community
Hillary is currently developing a Founder Longevity Guide that provides a clear, science based roadmap for sustainable high performance.
You can follow her work or connect with her through these platforms:
Website: hillarylinmd.com
LinkedIn: Hillary Lin MD on LinkedIn
Medium: Hillary Lin MD on Medium
Care Core Company Page: Care Core on LinkedIn
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