If you're reasonably strong in mathematics, you can learn to code basic concepts pretty quickly. Unfortunately, there's not shortcut to learning to code _well_.

If you're reasonably strong in mathematics, you can learn to code basic concepts pretty quickly. Unfortunately, there's not shortcut to learning to code _well_. But that's okay - at a super early stage, being able to assemble a prototype that will never go live could still be very valuable. That said, I'm not sure learning to code is the best use of your time. Given how murky health care is, an inside knowledge of the industry should be immensely valuable to a startup, especially when it comes to demonstrating formidability and landing early biz dev relationships. You might be better off working on on the ins and outs of daily business, inbound marketing and fundraising, so that you can support your team while they build whatever it is you set out to build.