Ep. 26 Making Compliance Valuable, Empowering Care with Mike Lifshotz

In this episode of MasterMined, Mark, Lee, and Jeff sit down with Mike Lifshotz, Founder of Hatch Compliance and now VP of Business Development at Kipu Compliance, to explore how compliance systems can empower—not burden—behavioral health providers. Mike shares the origin story behind Hatch, its evolution into Kipu, and how automation, data, and empathy can reshape staff workflows, reduce risk, and improve client outcomes. He also offers practical lessons for founders and leaders balancing innovation with integrity.

Timestamped Highlights:
00:00 – Mike's founder mindset: ask for advice, not money
00:48 – From Hatch to Kipu Compliance: a story built from need, not profit
03:43 – The early days: building a compliance system from the ground up
10:42 – Pricing with purpose—teaching value over cost
13:24 – Lessons from mentors and the human side of compliance
15:25 – Turning surveyors into allies, not adversaries
20:42 – How Kipu automates regulatory updates across locations
23:15 – The power of automated learning management in reducing burnout
28:56 – Turning compliance into a revenue opportunity
36:28 – Why behavioral health is a calling, not a career
38:04 – Helping the people who help the people
41:11 – Founder advice: finding the right team and trusted advisors
46:22 – Mike's open invitation to connect and collaborate

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Connect with Mike Lifshotz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikelifshotz | https://kipuhealth.com
Connect with Mark Scrivner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markscrivner | https://snapshotinteractive.com
Connect with Jeff Skillen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffskillen | https://www.skillsetenterprises.com
Connect with Lee Pepper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leepepper | https://www.neveroutmatched.com
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