‘I’m not here to be acquired’: Meet Nabla’s new CEO Brian Manning
THE SO WHAT
A healthcare AI startup explicitly signaling “no quick acquisition” is a bet on owning workflow depth — not just building a feature for incumbents. If you’re selling into clinicians or payers, assume Nabla and peers will try to become primary systems of engagement, which raises the bar on integration, data rights, and long‑term independence in your own pitches.
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