How ZocDoc unites patients and doctors - Small Empires S1 Ep. 1

This is a big moment for us. The premiere of Small Empires with Alexis Ohanian. It's a new weekly show that visits rising New York City startups and provides never-before-seen access to the men and women building our future. This week? We visit ZocDoc. The company was founded in April 2007 to support the health care industry — to make it as easy to schedule a doctor's appointment as, say, ordering a pizza.

Who is Alexis Ohanian? In 2005, he co-founded "the internet's front page" Reddit and then went on to launch companies like Breadpig and The Hipmunk. He's also an activist for net neutrality (you might remember his campaign against SOPA and PIPA) and an all-around charming guy.

[TheVerge]

This is a big moment for us. The premiere of Small Empires with Alexis Ohanian. It's a new weekly show that visits rising New York City startups and provides never-before-seen access to the men and women building our future. This week? We visit ZocDoc. The company was founded in April 2007 to support the health care industry — to make it as easy to schedule a doctor's appointment as, say, ordering a pizza.

[edwnx]

17:11-19:01 - You can tell that this is important to him. Look at how he sounds progressively more excited the more he talks.

[NikBando]

Booked a ZocDoc appointment while watching this. Super easy. Great service.

[MrTheBrownDon]

This guy is literally so passionate about what he does, and I admire that. I really enjoyed this video, great stuff as usual guys!

[wertyk]

The Verge blows all other Tech/Culture (and culture culture) sites out of the water.

[FFCloud]

Not gonna lie, I miss this... Like, I haven't been keeping up with Alexis in a while, besides being a tennis fan, but... Damn, this series helped me a lot through college, just, coming up and trying out new ideas... :/

[StijnRG]

I really love the quality the verge gives to their videos. And the concept is great as well!

[xGNEPx]

My god this is fantastic. Please keep up the quality of companies chosen along with editing and this could be something to wait eagerly for in my YouTube queue.

Thanks Verge :)

[rebornlol]

This was awesome. Great interviewer, and engaging questions. I'm gonna love this series.

[sevenkay]

amazing series. hope zocdoc expands to the west coast. healthcare innovation is the next frontier imo

[rezleader]

Great show. Loved the passion of the ZocDoc founder. Solving problems and making money. What a great combination!

[wikerson]

Another great product, Verge! You guys are amazing! Thanks for it! This series is simply incredible!

[BuyRetweetsOnline]

Absolutely lovee this series.. Every budding entrepreneur is drueling at the prospect of more episodes i think.. Thank you verge..

[FIuxWave]

I can already tell this will be a great show.

[JeremyGallman]

half way in and I just now figure out the interviewer created FREAKING REDDIT! Oh Verge.. you bring me such awe..

[Harooney]

i'm loving this verge, i hope to see more episodes from this series and good luck, not that you need it.

[Coolguy-kiue]

This is why the verge is the best tech site :-) .

[TysonQuick]

Thank you for making this series Verge team!

[MrXtrodinaire]

Best web series i've seen this year! Absolut!

[RomeyGraphics]

Yes!!!! This is what we want...for me at least. Great Job!