In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, success often stems from unexpected beginnings.
For Dr. Norm Silver, co-founder of QDoc, his journey from pediatrician to health-tech entrepreneur shows how the right support and values can turn even the most ambitious ideas into impactful realities.
QDoc Inc., a Winnipeg-based health-tech startup, is on a mission to revolutionize access to health care. By offering virtual consultations with local Manitoban doctors at no cost, the company aims to reduce patient wait times and unnecessary emergency room visits. QDoc is available for patients physically located in Manitoba, Nunavut, and Northwestern Ontario. It’s a particularly helpful service for patients living in rural, underserved communities within those areas.
Finding inspiration in unexpected places
Every entrepreneur has a moment when inspiration strikes in the most unexpected places. For Dr. Silver, it came from his then eight-year-old son, R.J., during a family brainstorming session to name the company.
“QDoc came up, but we moved on to others,” Silver recalled. “Then our son R.J., who was colouring, began singing, ‘A doctor in queue, waiting for you, a doctor in queue, waiting for you.’ [My wife] and I stopped, looked at each other, and that was how we picked QDoc.”
It’s a reminder to entrepreneurs everywhere: sometimes, the best ideas come from the unlikeliest sources.
Learn More Read the full article in the Winnipeg Sun to discover QDoc's journey and impact on Manitoba communities.
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