Stephen Dubner profiles Judy Faulkner, founder and CEO of Epic Systems, which manages electronic health records for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Despite building one of the most successful healthcare software companies and becoming one of the most successful female entrepreneurs in history, Faulkner has remained largely unknown to the general public. Dubner explores what drives her, her philosophy, and the 'Faulknerverse' that defines her approach to business and life.
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Private Companies Enable Long-Term Vision
Epic Systems' status as a privately held company has allowed Faulkner to pursue long-term strategic goals without pressure from public markets or shareholders.
The "Faulknerverse" - Organizational Culture as Competitive Advantage
Faulkner has created a distinctive organizational culture (referred to as the 'Faulknerverse') that serves as a core competitive advantage for Epic Systems.
Judy Faulkner has built one of the world's most successful companies and become a billionaire entrepreneur while remaining virtually unknown to the general public.
Epic Systems' dominance in managing electronic health records for hundreds of millions of people creates significant infrastructure concentration risk for the healthcare system.