Nerdy Optometrist

Author: Ukti Vora

Whether you are an optometrist by accident or by choice, this podcast channel is meant for you. Hi! I am Ukti Vora, an Indian optometrist who bumped into this wonderful profession by accident and fell in love with it. My struggle from India to the USA inspired me to start this podcast channel for all the optometry enthusiasts out there. This podcast series is a one stop shop for students, fresh graduates and experienced eye care professionals who want to explore new opportunities. It has a group of speakers who share their real life experiences and important takeaway messages that will help you better understand the opportunities in the eye care profession around the world. I am happy to invite you to my nerdy journey in the world of Optometry.
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89. AI that fits today with Colton Calandrella
Episode 89
Friday, 23 January, 2026

In this episode of Nerdy Optometrist, I sit down with Colton Calandrella, Co-Founder and CEO of Barti, for a conversation that goes beyond software and gets to the heart of why eye care technology needs a serious rethink.Colton is one of those rare founders who leads with both purpose and precision. Before Barti, he built software for Fortune 500 companies at Bain, launched an AI venture inside an accelerator, created a startup that reduced airport wait times, and even began his career as a teacher—supporting high school students in math and special education. That diverse journey deeply shapes how he’s approaching problems in eye care today.In our conversation, we explore:👁️ How Colton first found his way into eye care🚀 The story behind Barti and how the company got its name🤖 How AI is changing the day-to-day reality for eye care practitioners📉 What practices often underestimate about the cost of outdated EHR systems⚡ Common misconceptions about EHRs—and about Barti specifically📈 Real success stories and how easily practices can transition to modern systems🔮 What the future of eye care could look like when innovation is done rightWe also wrap things up with a rapid-fire round, where Colton shares founder habits, favorite reads, travel picks, and a few things you might not expect.🎁 Special Listener Perk: https://barti.com/nerdy-optometristBarti is offering something special for the Nerdy Optometrist community.👉 Use promo code NERDY, book a demo, and receive a $50 gift card.If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow Nerdy Optometrist so you never miss a conversation shaping the future of eye care.Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any affiliated organizations.#EyeCareInnovation #AIinEyeCare #DigitalHealth #Optometry #HealthTech #StartupStories #NerdyOptometrist #BartiSupport the showThanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube and Facebook. Please leave me a review if you enjoyed my episodes.