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Imagine this: 73 million Americans are over 65. Among them, 10-20% experience mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a potential precursor to Alzheimer’s. Yet their primary care doctors, with only 14 minutes per patient, lack the time for crucial neurological screenings. This is a critical gap in our healthcare system, especially as groundbreaking Alzheimer's research and therapies emerge, making early detection more vital than ever. That’s where Cx Precision Medicine comes in. In this episode, we sit down with Sid O’Bryant, PhD, and Danguole Altman, the team behind CxPM, a company in the StartUp Health Alzheimer's Moonshot Community working to revolutionize early cognitive screening with a simple blood test. Their innovative diagnostic tool is designed to detect neurodegenerative diseases earlier, ensuring patients get the right care at the right time. O’Bryant's extensive research, now commercialized by Altman's leadership, offers a powerful tool for personalized care, enabling earlier, more accurate diagnoses of neurodegenerative diseases. We'll dive into their unique journeys, the science behind their innovative blood test, and how it's poised to transform patient care.    Discover how Cx Precision Medicine is empowering patients to get the right care at the right time, streamlining the diagnostic process and ultimately, improving lives. Join us as we explore the future of Alzheimer's detection and the hope it brings. Let's get into it! Are you ready to tell YOUR story? Members of our Health Moonshot Communities are leading startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions for the world’s biggest health challenges. Exposure in StartUp Health Media to our global audience of investors and partners – including our podcast, newsletters, magazine, and YouTube channel – is a benefit of our Health Moonshot Community Membership. To schedule a call and see if you qualify to join and increase brand awareness through our multi-media storytelling efforts, submit our three-minute application. If you’re mission-driven, collaborative, and ready to contribute as much as you gain, you might be the perfect fit. » Learn more and apply today. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.

On this episode of StartUp Health NOW, we learn about the power of photobiomodulation, a light therapy that promotes healing at the cellular level. From treating seasonal affective disorder to wound healing, light therapy's applications are expanding. We're joined by Guillaume Blivet of REGEnLIFE, a member of the StartUp Health community who is pioneering research into using photobiomodulation to address Alzheimer's disease. Learn how their unique approach, targeting both the brain and gut, shows promise in reducing inflammation and improving cellular health. We discuss the science, the promising early results, and the potential of this groundbreaking approach. Unveiling Photobiomodulation: Dive into the science of photobiomodulation, a cutting-edge light therapy that stimulates cellular healing at the molecular level. Explore how specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light can trigger biological responses, reducing inflammation and promoting cellular health. Beyond Traditional Light Therapy: Discover how researchers are pushing the boundaries of light therapy beyond seasonal affective disorder and dermatology. Learn about innovative applications of photobiomodulation for internal therapeutic benefits. REGEnLIFE's Revolutionary Approach: Meet Guillaume Blivet, co-founder of REGEnLIFE, and his team's pioneering work in applying photobiomodulation to combat Alzheimer's disease. Explore their unique strategy of targeting both the brain and the gut simultaneously, leveraging the crucial gut-brain connection. Learn about the animal studies that have shown promising results. Innovation in Alzheimer's Treatment: Understand how REGEnLIFE's photobiomodulation therapy aims to slow the progression of Alzheimer's by reducing neuroinflammation and enhancing cellular function. Hear about the ongoing human trials in France and the potential for this non-invasive, safe treatment to transform Alzheimer's care. Tune in now as we learn how targeting the gut-brain connection with specific wavelengths of light could offer new hope for patients.   Are you ready to tell YOUR story? Members of our Health Moonshot Communities are leading startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions for the world’s biggest health challenges. Exposure in StartUp Health Media to our global audience of investors and partners – including our podcast, newsletters, magazine, and YouTube channel – is a benefit of our Health Moonshot Community Membership. To schedule a call and see if you qualify to join and increase brand awareness through our multi-media storytelling efforts, submit our three-minute application. If you’re mission-driven, collaborative, and ready to contribute as much as you gain, you might be the perfect fit. » Learn more and apply today. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.  

When your health is on the line, accurate diagnostics are crucial. But many blood tests suffer from false positives, false negatives, and frustrating gray areas. In this episode of StartUp Health NOW, host Logan Plaster sits down with John Forrest, CEO & Co-founder of Veravas, a member of the StartUp Health community, to discuss their groundbreaking solution. VeraBIND: Learn how Veravas' patented technology cleans blood samples to remove impurities, dramatically increasing diagnostic accuracy and eliminating ambiguous results. Transforming Alzheimer's Detection: Find out how VeraBIND results in a test with a single result that says yes, you have the disease, or no, you don’t. Beyond Blood: Explore the potential of VeraBIND to transform diagnostics for a wide range of diseases, even using saliva samples – which are much easier for older patients to manage on a regular basis. The Future: Hear Forrest's insights on the challenges and opportunities in the health tech industry and how Veravas is poised to make a significant impact. Tune in for the conversation and learn how Veravas is turning the tide on diagnostic uncertainty.   Are you ready to tell YOUR story? Members of our Health Moonshot Communities are leading startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions for the world’s biggest health challenges. Exposure in StartUp Health Media to our global audience of investors and partners – including our podcast, newsletters, magazine, and YouTube channel – is a benefit of our Health Moonshot Community Membership. To schedule a call and see if you qualify to join and increase brand awareness through our multi-media storytelling efforts, submit our three-minute application. If you’re mission-driven, collaborative, and ready to contribute as much as you gain, you might be the perfect fit. » Learn more and apply today. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.

Are health tech founders building what the market actually needs? At StartUp Health, we see firsthand their biggest challenge: achieving product-market fit. But it's more than just market alignment. Investor Robert Garber of 7wireVentures calls it "contract-market fit"—proof that people will pay. This week, we talk with Robin Roberts, CEO & Founder of DatosX, a company in the StartUp Health community that is helping digital health startups achieve just that. The Problem: Many early-stage health companies struggle with product-market fit. They may be building amazing technology, but the market isn't ready. The Solution: DatosX is a two-sided marketplace connecting health tech buyers (like hospitals) with startups. This enables: Pre-validation of purchases by hospitals. Creation of buyable products by startups. The Insight: This unique position gives Roberts a front-row seat to what hospitals really want (hint: it involves physician efficiency) and where startups often miss the mark. The Opportunity: We explore these critical trends and discover the opportunities for savvy startups in 2025. Listen in as Roberts shares his insights on achieving product-market fit and contract-market fit in the digital health space. The Access to Care Moonshot Community is comprised of mission-aligned founders and CEOs collaborating to accelerate breakthroughs to deliver quality care to everyone, regardless of location or income. » Meet the Access to Care Moonshot Community » Join a Health Moonshot Community Are you ready to tell YOUR story? Members of our Health Moonshot Communities are leading startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions for the world’s biggest health challenges. Exposure in StartUp Health Media to our global audience of investors and partners – including our podcast, newsletters, magazine, and YouTube channel – is a benefit of our Health Moonshot Community Showcase Membership. To schedule a call and see if you qualify to join and increase brand awareness through our multi-media storytelling efforts, submit our three-minute application. If you’re mission-driven, collaborative, and ready to contribute as much as you gain, you might be the perfect fit. » Learn more and apply today. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.

Ever wonder where the next big breakthrough in health will come from? Sometimes, the most innovative solutions arise from the most unexpected places. This week’s podcast episode dives into the fascinating world of a neurosurgeon who's revolutionizing glucose monitoring. Join us as we explore the groundbreaking work of Dr. Casey Halpern, co-founder of SynchNeuro, who is changing cardiometabolic care via the brain. We discuss: The unexpected connection between the brain and metabolism: How a neurosurgeon specializing in Parkinson's disease came across a game-changing approach to glucose monitoring. A non-invasive CGM for everyone: Learn about SynchNeuro's innovative behind-the-ear EEG device that could make continuous glucose monitoring accessible and affordable for millions at risk of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. From physician to founder: Dr. Halpern shares his inspiring story as a doctorpreneur, leading the double life of a medical career and leading a cutting-edge health tech startup. The future of cardiometabolic health: We explore how this new technology, combined with the rise of GLP-1 medications, could transform the way we manage and prevent diabetes and heart disease. The science behind the breakthrough: A deep dive into the research connecting brain signals to appetite and blood sugar regulation. Tune in to discover how SynchNeuro – a member of our Cardiometabolic Health Moonshot Community – is poised to reshape the landscape of cardiometabolic health and empower individuals to take control of their wellbeing.   For years, chronic health problems like heart disease and Type 2 diabetes have grown, becoming some of society's biggest killers. Thankfully, there's a generation of entrepreneurs tackling the issue from every angle. In the Cardiometabolic Health Moonshot Community, mission-aligned founders and CEOs collaborate to accelerate breakthroughs in cardiometabolic disease prevention, diagnosis, monitoring, management, and cures. » Meet the Community » Join the Community Are you ready to tell YOUR story? Members of our Health Moonshot Communities are leading startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions for the world’s biggest health challenges. Exposure in StartUp Health Media to our global audience of investors and partners – including our podcast, newsletters, magazine, and YouTube channel – is a benefit of our Health Moonshot Community Showcase Membership. To schedule a call and see if you qualify to join and increase brand awareness through our multi-media storytelling efforts, submit our three-minute application. If you’re mission-driven, collaborative, and ready to contribute as much as you gain, you might be the perfect fit. » Learn more and apply today. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.

This idea called “food as medicine” isn’t new. People have been talking for decades about how the foods we put in our body play a bigger role in preventative health and disease management than any drug or medication we could. But it’s always been on the fringe. Partly because it’s difficult to do the studies that clinically prove that foods can be as effective as medications. And second, which is related, there hasn’t been much funding for this kind of work. So, what’s changed? To answer that question, we sat down with Victor Penev, CEO & Founder of Edamam, a longtime member of the StartUp Health Community. Victor’s created what may be the world’s largest repository of food data. But he’s also a futurist with a keen eye on where the industry is heading. In our conversation Penev explains how the uptake in GLP-1s and generative AI have come together in a fascinating way that opens up new opportunities in nutrition. Importantly, it may open up new funding sources and innovative business models. On that note: StartUp Health has formally kicked off our Food as Medicine Health Moonshot Community, so if you or someone you know is a founder working in nutrition, someone with a passion to use food to make the world a healthier place, we’re accepting applications at StartUpHealth.com. Are you ready to tell YOUR story? Members of our Health Moonshot Communities are leading startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions for the world’s biggest health challenges. Exposure in StartUp Health Media to our global audience of investors and partners – including our podcast, newsletters, magazine, and YouTube channel – is a benefit of our Health Moonshot Community Showcase Membership. To schedule a call and see if you qualify to join and increase brand awareness through our multi-media storytelling efforts, submit our three-minute application. If you’re mission-driven, collaborative, and ready to contribute as much as you gain, you might be the perfect fit. Learn more and apply today. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.    

What if a single scan could not only diagnose existing health issues but also predict future problems and help prevent them? That’s the groundbreaking vision behind Imaginostics, a startup co-founded by Codi Gharagouzloo, PhD. A new member of the StartUp Health community, Imaginostics creates innovative, non-invasive diagnostic solutions using breakthrough quantitative imaging biomarkers to provide new insight in health and disease. In this episode, StartUp Health co-founder Unity Stoakes interviews Gharagouzloo during JPM Week in San Francisco to explore the science behind Imaginostics and the unique technology they’re developing to revolutionize preventative health. You’ll also hear Gharagouzloo’s fascinating founder journey, from a troublemaking youth to a physicist with a soul-deep passion for transforming healthcare. With $5M raised and an FDA breakthrough designation in hand, Imaginostics is making waves. Don’t miss this inspiring story of innovation, passion, and the pursuit of better health for all.Tune in now!   Are you ready to tell YOUR story? Members of our Health Moonshot Communities are leading startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions for the world’s biggest health challenges. Exposure in StartUp Health Media to our global audience of investors and partners – including our podcast, newsletters, magazine, and YouTube channel – is a benefit of our Health Moonshot Community Showcase Membership. To schedule a call and see if you qualify to join and increase brand awareness through our multi-media storytelling efforts, submit our three-minute application. If you’re mission-driven, collaborative, and ready to contribute as much as you gain, you might be the perfect fit. Learn more and apply today. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.

Can vitamins play a bigger role in preventative health? Vous Vitamin, founded by doctors Arielle Levitan, MD, and Romy Block, MD, thinks so. This physician-led company in the StartUp Health community offers personalized vitamin subscriptions based on science, not hype. Join StartUp Health NOW as we dive deep with CEO Brad Helfand to explore the fascinating intersection of vitamins and technology. They'll discuss how Vous Vitamin is changing the game, including: The evidence-based approach behind personalized supplementation Bringing vitamins into the realm of preventative medicine and primary care Securing a spot on CNET's top 5 vitamin subscriptions Potential insurance and Medicare Advantage coverage Innovative corporate wellness programs Tune in to discover how Vous Vitamin is bridging the gap between traditional healthcare and the often-overlooked world of vitamins, and how technology is making this possible. Are you ready to tell YOUR story? Members of our Health Moonshot Communities are leading startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions for the world’s biggest health challenges. Exposure in StartUp Health Media to our global audience of investors and partners – including our podcast, newsletters, magazine, and YouTube channel – is a benefit of our Health Moonshot Community Showcase Membership. To schedule a call and see if you qualify to join and increase brand awareness through our multi-media storytelling efforts, submit our three-minute application. If you’re mission-driven, collaborative, and ready to contribute as much as you gain, you might be the perfect fit. Learn more and apply today. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.

Join Unity Stoakes and Logan Plaster for a special podcast episode dedicated to their experience at CES 2025 in Las Vegas this past week. Hear their insights on: The rise of health tech at the world's largest consumer electronics show Key trends observed in the AARP AgeTech Collaborative and Eureka Park The future of innovation in areas like wearable technology and assistive devices The role of events like CES in advancing health moonshots This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and healthcare. Tune in now to gain valuable insights from CES 2025! Are you ready to tell YOUR story? Members of our Health Moonshot Communities are leading startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions for the world’s biggest health challenges. Exposure in StartUp Health Media to our global audience of investors and partners – including our podcast, newsletters, magazine, and YouTube channel – is a benefit of our Health Moonshot Community Showcase Membership. To schedule a call and see if you qualify to join and increase brand awareness through our multi-media storytelling efforts, submit our three-minute application. If you’re mission-driven, collaborative, and ready to contribute as much as you gain, you might be the perfect fit. Learn more and apply today. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.

Empowering Caregivers: Avanlee Care Revolutionizes Senior Healthcare The aging population is rapidly growing. This demographic shift demands a new approach to healthcare, one that empowers family caregivers. Join us for our first podcast episode of 2025 as we chat with Avanlee Christine. A member of the StartUp Health community since 2022, Christine is the CEO & Founder of Avanlee Care, a platform that integrates caregivers into the healthcare of their aging loved ones. For almost every older person with a health concern there is an adult child who is worried and involved. In fact there are around 48 million unpaid family caregivers in the United States. Discover: How Avanlee Care is transforming the caregiver experience The benefits for health plans, particularly Medicare Advantage The power of family involvement in improving senior health outcomes This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in senior care, family caregiving, and the future of healthcare for an aging population. Listen now and learn how Avanlee Care is changing the game. Are you ready to tell YOUR story? Members of our Health Moonshot Communities are leading startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions for the world’s biggest health challenges. Exposure in StartUp Health Media to our global audience of investors and partners – including our podcast, newsletters, magazine, and YouTube channel – is a benefit of our Health Moonshot Community Showcase Membership. To schedule a call and see if you qualify to join and increase brand awareness through our multi-media storytelling efforts, submit our three-minute application. If you’re mission-driven, collaborative, and ready to contribute as much as you gain, you might be the perfect fit. Learn more and apply today. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.

On this week's podcast episode, Steve Kraus and Sofia Guerra of Bessemer Venture Partners joined us to discuss the trends and predictions outlined in their second annual State of Health Tech report.  Key takeaways include: AI: Health tech dollars invested in AI-focused companies have increased 1.5x in just two years, reaching 38% in 2024 to date. Private market recovery: Mega rounds of $50M+ for later-stage companies with strong fundamentals, alongside a surge of seed and Series A companies scaling to $1M-$10M ARR within three years. 2025 predictions: Adoption of in-house services-as-software, AI enhancing doctors' capabilities, AI streamlining value-based care, and more companies blending cutting-edge technology with deep healthcare expertise. About Steve Kraus: Steve Kraus is a partner at Bessemer in the Cambridge office and a world-renowned healthcare investor. He is the author of Bessemer’s 10 Laws of Healthcare, Benchmarks for Growing Health Tech Businesses, and co-host of the podcast Heart of Healthcare. Kraus currently sits on the boards of Bright Health Group, Headspace Health, Groups, Qventus, AspenRx, HouseRx, Oshi Health, Folx Health, Mural Health, and Alcresta. About Sofia Guerra: Sofia Guerra is a vice president at Bessemer Venture Partners, where she invests in seed to growth healthcare and life sciences companies. She is the co-author of State of Health Tech report, Benchmarks for Growing Health Tech Business, and How to Scale Health Tech Businesses to $100M and Beyond, a study of 100+ best-in-class companies to understand key metrics relevant for scalability in healthcare software and tech-enabled services. Listen in for the complete chat with Steve Kraus and Sofia Guerra and learn about the key trends shaping the future of health tech. Are you ready to tell YOUR story? Members of our Health Moonshot Communities are leading startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions for the world’s biggest health challenges. Exposure in StartUp Health Media to our global audience of investors and partners – including our podcast, newsletters, magazine, and YouTube channel – is a benefit of our Health Moonshot Community Showcase Membership. To schedule a call and see if you qualify to join and increase brand awareness through our multi-media storytelling efforts, submit our three-minute application. If you’re mission-driven, collaborative, and ready to contribute as much as you gain, you might be the perfect fit. Learn more and apply today. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.

Diagnostikare, founded by brothers Rafael López and Rodrigo López, MD, is revolutionizing healthcare access in Mexico, reaching deep into remote areas. In this episode of StartUp Health NOW, hear how this innovative telemedicine company in the StartUp Health community: Started in Mexico City to bring high quality virtual care to people    Partnered with large insurers and major employers like McDonald's to provide quality telemedicine Provides care to those who may have had very hard time seeing a doctor under the standard system And now, Diagnostikare is: Expanding access to healthcare in underserved rural communities Collaborating with Bayer and the World Bank to reach remote areas Leveraging technology like Starlink internet for telemedicine delivery This episode explores: The challenges and opportunities of expanding telemedicine globally The power of partnerships in healthcare The impact of technology on improving access to care This is a must-listen for anyone interested in global health, telemedicine, and social impact. Tune in now to learn how Diagnostikare is making a difference!   Are you ready to tell YOUR story? Members of our Health Moonshot Communities are leading startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions for the world’s biggest health challenges. Exposure in StartUp Health Media to our global audience of investors and partners – including our podcast, newsletters, magazine, and YouTube channel – is a benefit of our VIP Health Moonshot Community PRO Membership. To schedule a call and see if you qualify to join and increase brand awareness through our multi-media storytelling efforts, submit our three-minute application. If you’re mission-driven, collaborative, and ready to contribute as much as you gain, you might be the perfect fit. Learn more and apply today. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.

Join host Logan Plaster as he sits down with Unity Stoakes, President & Co-founder of StartUp Health, to discuss the power of branding and storytelling. In this insightful conversation, you'll learn: The importance of a strong brand identity for startups Lessons learned from building StartUp Health's brand that has become synonymous with health innovation How to leverage media and storytelling to amplify your message The benefits of StartUp Health's new Health Moonshot Community PRO Membership program This episode is a must-listen for any founder looking to build a successful and impactful healthcare company. Tune in now and gain valuable insights from a seasoned entrepreneur and storyteller! Are you ready to tell YOUR story? Members of our Health Moonshot Communities are leading startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions for the world’s biggest health challenges. Exposure in StartUp Health Media to our global audience of investors and partners – including our podcast, newsletters, magazine, and YouTube channel – is a benefit of our Health Moonshot Community PRO Membership. To schedule a call and see if you qualify to join and increase brand awareness through our multi-media storytelling efforts, submit our three-minute application. If you’re mission-driven, collaborative, and ready to contribute as much as you gain, you might be the perfect fit. Learn more and apply today. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.

Many patients have access to healthcare programs but don't participate, leading to poorer health outcomes and higher costs. This episode explores a novel solution: Reciprocity Health – a member of the StartUp Health community since 2023 – has developed their platform TheraPay to use financial incentives to encourage healthy behavior. Hear Matt Swanson, CEO & Co-founder, discuss how to design programs that benefit both patients and the healthcare system. Learn: How TheraPay improves patient engagement for better health outcomes The cost-saving potential of proactive care Strategies for closing the healthcare utilization gap This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in improving healthcare access, financial incentives in health, and building a more cost-effective healthcare system. Listen now and unlock the power of positive reinforcement for better health! Are you ready to tell your story? Members of our Health Moonshot Communities are leading startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions for the world’s biggest health challenges. Exposure in StartUp Health Media to our global audience of investors and partners – including our podcast, newsletters, magazine, and YouTube channel – is a benefit of StartUp Health’s PRO Membership. To schedule a call and see if you qualify to join and increase brand awareness through our multi-media storytelling efforts, submit our three-minute application. If you’re mission-driven, collaborative, and ready to contribute as much as you gain, you might be the perfect fit. Learn more and apply today. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.

Hope and Progress in Type 1 Diabetes Management In honor of World Diabetes Day earlier this week, this podcast episode celebrates the strength of our T1D Moonshot Community and explores innovative solutions for better insulin delivery management. This episode features inspiring conversations with: Ole Kjerkegaard Nielsen, PhD, CEO & Co-founder of GO-Pen: Making insulin pens more affordable and accessible Bill Ervin, CEO & Founder of Bulsai: Revolutionizing injection techniques for optimized results Discover how these groundbreaking ventures are: Empowering patients with better tools and technology Addressing key frustrations in current diabetes management Plus, learn about StartUp Health's Health Moonshot Communities, like the T1D Moonshot Community, and how they connect founders tackling the biggest health challenges, such as Type 1 diabetes. This episode is a must-listen for anyone impacted by Type 1 diabetes, healthcare professionals, and innovators passionate about improving patient lives. Listen now and join the movement for a brighter future! Are you ready to tell your story? Members of our Health Moonshot Communities are leading startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions for the world’s biggest health challenges. Exposure in StartUp Health Media to our global audience of investors and partners – including our podcast, newsletters, magazine, and YouTube channel – is a benefit of StartUp Health’s PRO Membership. To schedule a call and see if you qualify to join and increase brand awareness through our multi-media storytelling efforts, submit our three-minute application. If you’re mission-driven, collaborative, and ready to contribute as much as you gain, you might be the perfect fit. Learn more and apply today. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.

Can taking a selfie be good for your health? This week on StartUp Health NOW, we explore a revolutionary new approach to health screening with Kavi Misri, CEO & Founder of Hibiscus Health. Misri is a long-time Health Transformer; after his first StartUp Health portfolio company – Rose Health – was acquired, he launched Hibiscus Health and rejoined the StartUp Health Community. Discover how Hibiscus leverages smartphone selfies to analyze facial blood flow and identify potential risks for diabetes and other conditions: Easy, intuitive screenings designed for broad adoption Works with existing smartphone cameras and webcams Unlocking the potential of selfies for health screening Plus, learn about StartUp Health's Cardiometabolic Health Moonshot Community and how it helps innovative companies accelerate growth. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of healthcare, preventive medicine, and leveraging technology for better health outcomes. Listen now and see if your selfie can unlock your potential health risks! Are you ready to tell your story? Members of our Health Moonshot Communities are leading startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions for the world’s biggest health challenges. Exposure in StartUp Health Media to our global audience of investors and partners – including our podcast, newsletters, magazine, and YouTube channel – is a benefit of StartUp Health’s PRO Membership. To schedule a call and see if you qualify to join and increase brand awareness through our multi-media storytelling efforts, submit our three-minute application. If you’re mission-driven, collaborative, and ready to contribute as much as you gain, you might be the perfect fit. Learn more and apply today. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.

Hear the latest groundbreaking news in Alzheimer's research. Sinaptica, a member of StartUp Health's Alzheimer's Moonshot Community, has announced significant results from its Phase 2 clinical trial testing the company's noninvasive, personalized, precise neuromodulation designed to stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Ken Mariash, CEO of Sinaptica, joined us in the StartUp Health Studio to break it all down for us. As you’ll hear, the interview took place prior to the release of this data, which became public on October 31. In this exclusive interview, you'll learn: Details on Sinaptica's Phase 2 trial results show significant promise in slowing Alzheimer's progression The science behind Sinaptica's technology How personalized neuromodulation is revolutionizing brain health The potential for proactive brain strengthening and repair The impact on patients' daily lives The future of Alzheimer's treatment This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in Alzheimer's research, neuroscience, and the power of innovation to transform lives. Are you ready to tell your story? Members of our Health Moonshot Communities are leading startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions for the world’s biggest health challenges. Exposure in StartUp Health Media to our global audience of investors and partners – including our podcast, newsletters, magazine, and YouTube channel – is a benefit of StartUp Health's PRO Membership. To schedule a call and see if you qualify to join and increase brand awareness through our multi-media storytelling efforts, submit our three-minute application. If you’re mission-driven, collaborative, and ready to contribute as much as you gain, you might be the perfect fit. Learn more and apply today. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.  

Elevate your startup's narrative with Chrissy Farr, a renowned health tech journalist and investor. In this Masterclass, members of StartUp Health’s Health Moonshot Communities had a chance to interact directly with Farr, Managing Director at Manatt Health, and health tech investor, advisor, and author of Second Opinion. Farr has impressive communications savvy and a deep understanding of the health industry and emerging trends, with an emphasis on the intersection of health and venture capital. She provides a range of go-to-market, fundraising / investor relations, social media strategy, content development and communications counsel to both emerging and established companies as well as the investors behind them. In this insightful episode, you'll learn: The power of storytelling in shaping your company's future How to craft compelling narratives that resonate with investors and the media Leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT for effective communication Balancing founder time between operations and communications Quantifying the impact of your communications efforts The role of social media in your strategy This episode is a must-listen for any health tech founder looking to refine their messaging and build a stronger brand. Tune in now to unlock the secrets of effective storytelling! Do you want to attend Masterclasses live and ask your questions of experts? Members of our Health Moonshot Communities are leading startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions for the world’s biggest health challenges. If you’re mission-driven, collaborative, and ready to contribute as much as you gain, you might be the perfect fit. Learn more and apply today. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.

Struggling to secure funding for your healthcare startup? A top health tech investor from 7wire says: Let's stop "nibbling at the edges" and collaborate on true Health Moonshots. Join StartUp Health as we unlock the fundraising secrets from a top health tech investor, Robert Garber. In this Masterclass held live for members of StartUp Health's Health Moonshot Communities, Garber, a partner at 7wireVentures, shares his 30 years of investing, advising, and operating experience in a discussion on negotiating term sheets that not only close deals but also create long-term value for startup founders. Hear him discuss: Why "incrementalism" is a fundraising killer The importance of intellectual honesty for founders Striking gold with contract-market fit instead of just product-market fit Red flags investors see in early-stage companies Plus, get tactical insights from live audience Q&A with founders! This episode is a must-listen for any entrepreneur in healthcare seeking funding to take their innovation to the next level. Listen now and gain a competitive edge!   Are you ready to join a Health Moonshot Community and attend Masterclasses live? Members of our Health Moonshot Communities are leading startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions for the world’s biggest health challenges. If you’re mission-driven, collaborative, and ready to contribute as much as you gain, you might be the perfect fit. Learn more and apply today. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.

Meet Anne Wanlund, the Health Transformer taking on maternal mental health with her groundbreaking platform: Canopie. Canopie joined StartUp Health in 2021, shortly after launching. Now, a couple years in and Canopie appears to be resonating. They’ve just closed a $3.7M raise, a huge feat for a new startup led by first-time founders. Hear her story: From policy advocate to passionate entrepreneur Building a solution fueled by a powerful personal experience Canopie's innovative approach to accessible mental health support Strategies for securing funding in a challenging climate Unlocking honesty with digital resources Plus, discover: Canopie's comprehensive platform for preventing and treating maternal health conditions How Canopie identifies and connects at-risk mothers with evidence-based care The range of services offered to both mothers and care partners Canopie's impact on reaching thousands of moms across the United States and United Kingdom This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about women's health, innovation, and the power of entrepreneurship in making a difference. Are you ready to join a Health Moonshot Community? Members of our Health Moonshot Communities are leading startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions for the world’s biggest health challenges. If you’re mission-driven, collaborative, and ready to contribute as much as you gain, you might be the perfect fit. Learn more and apply today. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.

A Masterclass with Healthcare Heavyweight Dr. Toby Cosgrove Join StartUp Health for a Masterclass with a healthcare visionary: Dr. Toby Cosgrove, former CEO of the #2 ranked hospital in America, Cleveland Clinic, and a member of StartUp Health's Board of Directors. In this exclusive episode, you'll hear Dr. Cosgrove discuss: Hospital economics and the state of healthcare delivery Leadership insights gleaned from his 13-year tenure Building a legacy of excellence at Cleveland Clinic Q&A with members of the StartUp Health community on navigating the healthcare landscape This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about healthcare innovation, leadership strategies, and the future of American hospitals. Listen now and gain Dr. Cosgrove's invaluable insights! Are you ready to join a Health Moonshot Community? Members of our Health Moonshot Communities are leading startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions for the world’s biggest health challenges. If you’re mission-driven, collaborative, and ready to contribute as much as you gain, you might be the perfect fit. Learn more and apply today. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.

Want to be part of the StartUp Health community? This special episode of StartUp Health NOW goes behind the scenes here at StartUp Health as we unveil new health moonshot community offerings! Join host Logan Plaster as he talks with the co-founders of StartUp Health, Steven Krein and Unity Stoakes, on the evolution of StartUp Health's global community. Discover: An exciting new offering for the StartUp Health community Exclusive events and a new member app fostering deeper connections The unifying idea that fuels community success How YOU can qualify for a health moonshot community and apply This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of healthcare innovation and the power of community in driving change. Listen now and learn how you can get involved!   Are you ready to join a Health Moonshot Community? Members of our Health Moonshot Communities are leading startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions for the world’s biggest health challenges. If you’re mission-driven, collaborative, and ready to contribute as much as you gain, you might be the perfect fit. Learn more and apply today. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.  

This week on StartUp Health NOW, we meet a powerful force in the fight against Alzheimer's disease: Meryl Comer, a member of our Alzheimer's Moonshot Impact Board. Driven by personal experience watching her husband battle the disease, Comer transformed from award-winning journalist to passionate advocate. She is the Co-founder & Board Member of UsAgainstAlzheimers; the U.S. Representative for the Global Brain Trust; and Vice-Chair of WHAM (Women’s Health Access Matters). Hear her story: Witnessing the devastating effects of Alzheimer's firsthand Taking action through co-founding UsAgainstAlzheimers The critical role of advocacy and policy change The emotional and physical burden of caregiving Comer also shares her insights on: Destigmatizing Alzheimer's diagnosis Anchoring innovation in the realities of care Treating the source of the disease This episode is a must-listen for anyone affected by Alzheimer's, passionate about healthcare innovation, or inspired by the power of advocacy.   Are you ready to join a Health Moonshot Community? Members of our Health Moonshot Communities – like our Alzheimer's Moonshot – are leading startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions for the world’s biggest health challenges. If you’re mission-driven, collaborative, and ready to contribute as much as you gain, you might be the perfect fit. Learn more and apply today. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.

Join StartUp Health NOW for a groundbreaking episode exploring the latest advancements in Type 1 diabetes research. We delve into our T1D Moonshot Community dedicated to improving detection, management, and treatment of the disease, and uncover promising developments on the therapeutic front. Hear from leading innovators: Warren Marcus, PhD, CEO & Founder of WiNK Therapeutics, shares insights on his mission to cure Type 1 diabetes using the body's own beta islet cells. Mike Moradi, CEO & Co-founder of Sensulin, discusses the creation of a glucose-responsive insulin for personalized diabetes management. Discover: The cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of Type 1 diabetes treatment The progress being made towards a potential cure The impact these innovations can have on the lives of people with diabetes This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in diabetes research, healthcare innovation, and the inspiring work of entrepreneurs making a difference. Innovating in Alzheimer’s disease? Learn how you can join our Alzheimer’s Moonshot. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.

Alzheimer's disease has long been a formidable challenge, but recent scientific breakthroughs offer a glimmer of hope. The FINGER study, a landmark in Alzheimer's research, demonstrated the power of simple lifestyle changes in preventing cognitive decline. However, translating these findings into practical, everyday strategies has proven elusive. In this episode of StartUp Health NOW, we explore how Mindr, a pioneering startup in our Alzheimer’s Moonshot Community, is bridging the gap between research – the FINGER study – and real-world application in the lives of people at risk for Alzheimer’s and dementia. By leveraging the best of modern consumer tech – like a well designed app on your phone – Mindr aims to make internationally-recognized advances in healthcare accessible to everyone. This is a story that applies in almost every area of health. We have the information, but we struggle to get it out of the lab, out of the peer reviewed journal, and into everyday life. Mindr's co-founders Adam Schultz and Ariana Myers explain how they’re attempting to bridge this divide and what it will take to succeed on a bigger scale. Join us as we discuss the importance of connecting research to practice and how Mindr is empowering individuals to take proactive steps toward a healthier brain. Innovating in Alzheimer’s disease? Learn how you can join our Alzheimer’s Moonshot. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.

This episode of StartUp Health NOW throws out the tech buzzwords and dives into the power of seemingly simple solutions. We meet two innovative founders in our Alzheimer's Moonshot Community who are using familiar technologies – the telephone and television – to tackle major healthcare challenges. First up, Paul Campbell, CEO & Co-founder of Moneta Health, explains how their evidence-based dementia care program utilizes an "old school meets new school" approach, using AI plus the humble landline to reach a wider audience and overcome tech barriers for patients with early-stage dementia and Alzheimer's. Then, Bill Uniowski, CEO & Co-founder of Zinnia, shares how his company is creating smart video content specifically designed for people with advanced dementia, offering a calming and therapeutic experience that reduces the need for medication and improves lives for both patients and caregivers. Join us for a refreshing look at how low-tech solutions can deliver high-impact healthcare. Innovating in Alzheimer’s disease? Learn how you can join our Alzheimer’s Moonshot. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion

In this episode of StartUp Health NOW, Chuck Henderson, the CEO of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and a member of StartUp Health's Health Moonshot Impact Board, took time out of his busy schedule at the recent ADA Scientific Sessions – the ADA’s annual global gathering of more than 11,000 people working on foundational products and bleeding-edge ideas related to both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes – to chat with us about innovation, collaboration, and the ADA's latest initiatives. Launch of the Obesity Association: The ADA has announced the formation of the Obesity Association, which will now be a division within the ADA, focusing heavily on integrating obesity care into diabetes standards. Cutting-Edge Research: The ADA is doubling down on its efforts to combat obesity by incorporating it more thoroughly into their standards of care, considered a critical resource in diabetes management. Health Equity: A significant focus is on health equity, ensuring that all programs are accessible and beneficial to underserved communities, including rural areas. Community Outreach: The ADA has initiated programs like mobile clinics in rural Alabama to address diabetic retinopathy, demonstrating their commitment to reaching underserved populations. Innovation and Competition: The ADA values innovation and competition, fostering early-stage research and encouraging disruptive ideas to push forward diabetes care and treatment. Collaboration with StartUp Health: Chuck Henderson expressed his appreciation for his involvement with StartUp Health. He highlights StartUp Health's role in connecting communities and emphasized the importance of our ecosystem in addressing chronic illnesses through innovative solutions like the Type 1 Diabetes Moonshot.     Innovating in Alzheimer’s disease? Learn how you can join our Alzheimer’s Moonshot. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion

"Academia is a great area and fosters innovation, but then taking that science and translating it into something that can actually impact human health has a number of challenges. So trying to understand what those barriers are and how we can help bridge them is something that we have been able to do at ADDF and in collaboration with StartUp Health." In this episode of StartUp Health NOW, we chat with Laura Nisenbaum, PhD, Executive Director of Drug Development at the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF). Organizations like ADDF are working to translate scientific research into real patient impact, particularly in the field of Alzheimer's disease, by funding innovative ventures and supporting startups in the biotech space. Dr. Nisenbaum talks with us about new Alzheimer’s tests and therapeutics and pulls back the curtain on how ADDF supports startups. Key Insights: We are at a tipping point in Alzheimer’s. Our ability to predict and detect – and then treat – Alzheimer’s disease is growing faster than ever. Dr. Laura Nisenbaum was involved in the launch of StartUp Health's Alzheimer's Moonshot, a collaboration with The Gates Foundation and ADDF, which is important for advancing research in the field of Alzheimer's disease. Academia fosters innovation, but translating scientific work into real patient impact poses challenges that need to be understood and bridged. Venture philanthropy model enables funding for innovators who may not receive funding from for-profit companies, allowing for more risky endeavors. The Diagnostics Accelerator challenges the research community to develop cutting-edge biomarkers and explore novel diagnostic technologies that will aid in Alzheimer’s diagnosis and clinical trial design. The potential for AI to revolutionize Alzheimer's research and diagnosis is evident in the funding and support for innovative companies in the field. Focusing on the biology of aging, including inflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction, could be key in developing novel therapies for Alzheimer's disease. The field of Alzheimer's research and care is at an amazing point with the first demonstration of some efficacy for drugs and a huge innovation curve from a biomarkers and diagnostics perspective. We can now detect amyloid in the brain through blood tests, marking an amazing point of innovation in the field of Alzheimer's research. Pursue innovative ideas with great gusto and perseverance, and take advantage of the incredible network of mentors and collaborators to thrive in the biotech and startup space. The momentum is building in the field of Alzheimer's research, thanks to the support from organizations like ADDF.     Innovating in Alzheimer’s disease? Learn how you can join our Alzheimer’s Moonshot. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion

Join StartUp Health NOW for a powerful episode recorded live at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC)! We explore the exciting inflection point in Alzheimer's research fueled by AI and machine learning. Hear directly from passionate founders in the StartUp Health Alzheimer's Moonshot Community: Catherine Bornbaum, PhD, CBO at RetiSpec, fresh off the company's $10M Series A, unveils a groundbreaking AI-powered device that analyzes the retina for insights into brain health. Ken Mariash, CEO of Sinaptica Therapeutics, discusses using AI and neuromodulation to potentially slow Alzheimer's and strengthen brain function in healthy individuals. Discover: How AI is unlocking a multi-modal understanding of the brain The potential for revolutionizing treatment for all brain conditions The cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of Alzheimer's research This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about brain health and the fight against Alzheimer's! Innovating in Alzheimer’s disease? Learn how you can join our Alzheimer’s Moonshot. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion

Transforming diabetes management with DCB: On this week's StartUp Health NOW, we chat with Greta Ehlers from Diabetes Center Berne (DCB) at the 2024 American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions. DCB's mission? Revolutionize diabetes management with a unique global innovation challenge that attracts 100+ innovative startups. In this episode, we explore: Cutting-edge trends: Discover how AI and non-invasive monitoring are simplifying daily life for people with diabetes. A supportive launchpad: Learn about DCB's program, featuring an application process, expert evaluation, and an in-person boot camp in Switzerland for finalists. Building a community: This intensive boot camp fosters collaboration, one-on-one coaching, and lasting connections between startups. Making a global impact: Funded by a private benefactor, DCB offers startups the resources and connections they need to transform diabetes management worldwide. Making it personal: Ehlers, like many DCB team members, has a personal connection to diabetes, enhancing the commitment and understanding of the challenges faced by those living with diabetes. Listen in to see how DCB is bringing the future of diabetes care closer, one innovative idea at a time! Innovating in Alzheimer’s disease? Learn how you can join our Alzheimer’s Moonshot. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion

The heart of AgeTech, according to Mary Furlong: "Baby Boomers want a vision of the future, not a memory of the past." In this week's StartUp Health NOW podcast episode, we dive into the booming longevity market with Mary Furlong, a legendary figure in AgeTech (senior innovation). In this excerpt from a Masterclass held for members of the StartUp Health community, Furlong shares her practical wisdom gained from more than 30 years in the industry, raising over $300 million for senior-focused businesses. In this action-packed Masterclass, you'll learn: Creative, holistic, and practical go-to-market strategies for the longevity market. How to identify real senior needs - sometimes it starts with a simple happy hour! Proven tips for building socially conscious businesses that serve this rapidly growing population. Mary Furlong is a leading authority on the longevity market. As the President and CEO of Mary Furlong & Associates (MFA), she's a champion for companies creating products and services that empower older adults. She was named one of the top 100 women in Silicon Valley and received the first-ever lifetime achievement award from Aging 2.0. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best! This is an actionable and inspiring masterclass excerpt - take notes and get ready to take your longevity business to the next level. Innovating in Alzheimer’s disease? Learn how you can join our Alzheimer’s Moonshot. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion

This week on StartUp Health NOW, we explore youth wellbeing in the digital age with Katya Hancock, Founding Executive Director of Young Futures and a member of StartUp Health's Health Moonshot Impact Board. After 10 years as part of the StartUp Health executive team, Hancock brings her experience to this innovative non-profit focused on helping young people thrive online. We'll move beyond the "screen time villain" narrative and explore real solutions for navigating the digital world's tensions. We'll discuss Young Futures' first million-dollar funding challenge, tackling loneliness, social connection, and wellbeing. Inspired by the Surgeon General's call to action, they're empowering youth-led efforts alongside established organizations. Focus on Youth Wellbeing: Young Futures aims to improve youth wellbeing and mental health, especially in marginalized communities. The organization seeks to shift the narrative from focusing on challenges to providing practical solutions. Innovative Support for Nonprofits: The organization hosts funding challenges to support innovative nonprofits working to improve youth well-being. The first challenge, called The Lonely Hearts Club, focused on addressing loneliness and social connection. Building a Collaborative Ecosystem: Like StartUp Health, Young Futures brings together grantees in an ecosystem to collaborate and support each other. This approach helps create a stronger network of organizations working towards common goals. Real-World Applications: Examples of supported organizations include Hip Hop Into Learning, which helps kids express themselves and find community through hip hop, and Sesame 3G, which connects seniors, teens, and preschoolers for mentoring and social-emotional learning. Challenges and Opportunities: Hancock emphasizes the importance of addressing the digital tension young people face and providing them with the tools to navigate the digital world healthily. She also discusses the need for nonprofit leaders to adopt practices from the for-profit startup world, such as long-term goal setting and effective communication with funders. Supporting StartUp Health: Hancock expresses her commitment to ensuring young people are part of the conversation in healthcare. She appreciates StartUp Health's model and media presence, which can help raise awareness about youth mental health and integrate it into broader health discussions. Personal Insights and Future Goals: Hancock shares her personal journey and how her work with StartUp Health and Young Futures has influenced her views on technology and parenting. She envisions Young Futures becoming more of an entertaining media company to engage and support young people effectively. Join us for a dive into the future of youth and technology! If you're interested in the latest on how to help teens thrive in the digital age, follow the Young Futures Newsletter and their LinkedIn page.  Innovating in Alzheimer’s disease? Learn how you can join our new Alzheimer’s Moonshot. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion

This episode of StartUp Health NOW features a special guest host, Steven Krein, CEO & Co-founder of StartUp Health. Earlier this week, Steve led a  Masterclass with Harry Leider, MD, a seasoned healthcare executive with more than 25 years of experience. Dr. Leider offers invaluable insights for entrepreneurs, sharing his expertise across various sectors – from biotech to the world of retail pharmacy giants like Walgreens. Get ready for tactical advice on understanding your customers, launching minimum viable products (MVPs), navigating lengthy sales cycles, and much more, in this Q&A with real questions from founders in the StartUp Health community. This episode is packed with wisdom for anyone building a business in the healthcare industry. Tune in and learn from Dr. Leider's extensive experience. Innovating in Alzheimer’s disease? Learn how you can join our new Alzheimer’s Moonshot. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion

Virta Health is one of the greatest success stories in health tech today. Join us for an insightful StartUp Health NOW episode featuring Sami Inkinen, the visionary CEO & Founder of Virta Health, a pioneering company focused on the reversal of Type 2 diabetes. In this Masterclass, originally recorded in front of a virtual audience of entrepreneurs in the StartUp Health community, Inkinen – also a member of the community – shares his journey and the innovative strategies behind Virta Health's success. Inkinen's impressive background includes co-founding Trulia, leading it to a successful IPO and eventual sale to Zillow Group. At Virta Health, he's raised $366M and achieved a $2B valuation, with the company recognized as a TIME100 Most Influential Company in 2023. Beyond his business acumen, Sami is a world-class athlete and health advocate, known for his rowing expedition to raise awareness about diabetes. In this episode, Inkinen delves into: The biggest surprises he faced as a health tech founder Balancing his roles as CEO, father, and husband The strategic planning rhythms that drive Virta's mission His personal journey, from existential crises to global health impact As is typical of members of the StartUp Health community, Inkinen is generous in sharing his wisdom. Tune in to learn from his experience and gain valuable insights into leadership and achieving sustainable product-market fit in the digital health industry. Innovating in Alzheimer’s disease? Learn how you can join our new Alzheimer’s Moonshot. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion

Breaking Down Silos for Alzheimer's Innovation: A Conversation with Aishu Sukumar of Gates Ventures This episode of StartUp Health NOW welcomes Aishu Sukumar of Gates Ventures in another in our series of conversations with our Alzheimer’s Moonshot Impact Board. A champion for collaboration: Explore Sukumar's vision for leveraging data and fostering collaboration among Alzheimer's innovators. From research scientist to moonshot leader: Discover Sukumar's unique career path that bridges science, business, and healthcare, taking her from Harvard Medical School and Berkeley to working at startups and then to Gates Ventures. The power of a Health Moonshot Community: Learn how this initiative is uniting innovators to accelerate progress against Alzheimer's. This episode is for you if: You're passionate about finding a cure for Alzheimer's. You believe in the power of collaboration in tackling complex challenges. You're curious about the journeys of inspiring healthcare leaders. Want even more about Alzheimer’s disease innovation? Learn how you can join our new Alzheimer’s Moonshot Meet the first companies to join the Alzheimer’s Moonshot Community Meet Phyllis Ferrell, Chief Impact Officer for StartUp Health’s Alzheimer’s Moonshot Join us as we explore how Aishu Sukumar's diverse background is shaping the future of Alzheimer's research as a member of our Alzheimer's Moonshot Impact Board. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion

This episode of StartUp Health NOW challenges your perception of Alzheimer's in another in our series of conversations with our Alzheimer’s Moonshot Impact Board. This week's guest is Craig Ritchie, MD, PhD, CEO & Founder of Scottish Brain Sciences and a Professor at University of St. Andrews. A new view of Alzheimer's: Discover the distinction between what Dr. Ritchie calls Alzheimer's disease vs Alzheimer's dementia. The invisible threat: Learn how Alzheimer's can exist without noticeable symptoms, impacting younger individuals. Shifting the research focus: Explore the importance of studying pre-symptomatic Alzheimer's for effective treatment. Unleashing innovation: Gain insights into Dr. Ritchie's optimism for StartUp Health’s Alzheimer’s Moonshot Community. This episode is for you if: You're interested in the latest Alzheimer's research. You want to understand the different stages of Alzheimer's. You're curious about the power of collaboration in tackling Alzheimer's. Want even more about Alzheimer’s disease innovation? Learn how you can join our new Alzheimer’s Moonshot Meet the first companies to join the Alzheimer’s Moonshot Community. Meet Phyllis Ferrell, Chief Impact Officer for StartUp Health’s Alzheimer’s Moonshot Join us as we redefine Alzheimer's and ignite hope for a future free from dementia! Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion

Hope on the Horizon: A New Era of Alzheimer's Innovation This episode of StartUp Health NOW dives deep into the fight against Alzheimer's disease in the second in our series of conversations with our Alzheimer's Moonshot Impact Board. Join us as we chat with Kristina Malzbender, the Associate Director, Health & Life Sciences, at Gates Ventures. Hear from this key leader about the concrete realities behind the optimism in Alzheimer's innovation. A century of relentless pursuit: Learn how the tide is turning after decades of dedicated research. Early detection, slowed progression, and even potential cures: Explore exciting advancements in Alzheimer's treatment. Gates Ventures and the Diagnostic Accelerator (DxA): Find out how Gates Ventures and the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) are supporting companies and academic researchers developing novel biomarkers and diagnostics for Alzheimer's. Introducing StartUp Health's Alzheimer's Moonshot: Discover a powerful collaboration aimed at accelerating progress This episode is for you if: You're passionate about Alzheimer's disease. You're curious about the latest advancements in dementia research. You want to learn how you can contribute to the fight against Alzheimer's. Want even more about Alzheimer’s disease innovation? Learn how you can join our new Alzheimer’s Moonshot Meet the first companies to join the Alzheimer's Moonshot Community. Meet Phyllis Ferrell, Chief Impact Officer for StartUp Health’s Alzheimer’s Moonshot Join us as we ignite hope for the future of Alzheimer's innovation!   Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion

This episode explores how MindCo Health, a company in the StartUp Health community, is leveraging "psychologist arbitrage" to make mental healthcare more accessible. Join us as we chat with Health Transformer Emilio Goldenhersch, CEO & Co-founder of MindCo Health to find out more about how his company is making mental healthcare more affordable with global talent. You'll learn about: How MindCo connects patients with highly-trained therapists from Latin America. The role of AI in making therapy affordable and efficient. Why "global workforce arbitrage" could be the key to unlocking telemedicine's potential. How MindCo is breaking down barriers to early intervention mental healthcare. This episode is for you if: You're interested in the future of telemedicine. You're looking for affordable mental health resources. You're curious about innovative solutions in healthcare access. Tune in to learn how MindCo's fresh approach can breathe new life into telemedicine! Innovating in Alzheimer’s disease? Learn how you can join our new Alzheimer’s Moonshot. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion

This episode of StartUp Health NOW shines a light on respiratory health with guest Sathya Elumalai, CEO & Co-founder of Aidar Health – a long-time member of the StartUp Health community. The power of breath: Explore how Elumalai's company, Aidar Health, is revolutionizing respiratory health with their innovative MouthLab device. More than just a breathalyzer: Discover how MouthLab measures over 10 vital signs, opening doors for future biometric applications. Combating COPD: Learn how Aidar Health's technology tackles chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a debilitating lung condition. This episode is for you if: You're interested in healthcare innovation. You're curious about the future of respiratory health. You want to learn about the power of breath in health monitoring. Get ready to be inspired by the future of lung health! Innovating in Alzheimer’s disease? Learn how you can join our new Alzheimer’s Moonshot. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion

This StartUp Health NOW episode features two key members of StartUp Health's Health Moonshot Impact Board: Kimmi Grewal and Chuck Henderson. Kimmi Grewal, Microsoft: Learn how Microsoft helps startups scale globally, tackle security challenges, and leverage AI. Discover how Kimmi's experience informs StartUp Health's approach to supporting early-stage healthcare ventures. Chuck Henderson, American Diabetes Association: Explore how Chuck's leadership is shaping StartUp Health's vision for tackling metabolic disorders. Gain insights into the power of collaboration between established organizations and healthcare startups. This episode is for you if: You're interested in healthcare innovation. You're curious about the role of collaboration in tackling health challenges. You want to learn from inspiring leaders in the healthcare space. Get ready to be inspired by the future of healthcare! Innovating in Alzheimer’s disease? Learn how you can join our new Alzheimer’s Moonshot. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion

Think crowdfunding isn't for healthcare? Think again. Join us for a Masterclass with Jim Iversen, CEO & Co-founder of Sen-Jam Pharmaceutical. A long-time member of our StartUp Health community, Iversen reveals how he raised over $3 million through platforms like Red Crow and WeFunder. In this episode, you'll learn: Crowdfunding platforms best suited for health startups Strategies for launching a successful campaign Creative investor incentives, including fractional patent royalties Building a communication strategy to retain investors This episode is perfect for you if: You're a health entrepreneur seeking funding You're curious about alternative funding methods You're interested in learning from a successful crowdfunder Get ready to unlock the power of crowdfunding for your health startup! Innovating in Alzheimer’s disease? Learn how you can join our new Alzheimer’s Moonshot. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion

Tired of overblown claims about AI in healthcare? This episode dives into the real, impactful ways AI is transforming patient care. Join us as we chat with founders in the StartUp Health community who are using AI to improve healthcare for patients and providers: Jerrod Ullah, HealthTalk A.I.: Hear how his experience as an ICU nurse fueled an AI platform that boosts engagement for both patients and providers. Kavi Misri, Hibiscus Health: Discover how their end-to-end solution empowers people with metabolic conditions to take control of their health. This episode is for you if: You're curious about the practical applications of AI in healthcare. You want to hear inspiring stories from healthcare entrepreneurs. You're eager to learn how AI can improve patient outcomes. Get ready for a refreshing take on AI in healthcare! Innovating in Alzheimer’s disease? Learn how you can join our new Alzheimer’s Moonshot. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion

In this week's StartUp Health NOW episode, we’re talking about work. Specifically the digital health workforce, and we’re talking with the one and only Polina Hanin, Senior Principal & Head of Development at Aequitas Partners. Here at StartUp Health, we had the pleasure of working with Polina for several years, and it's unlikely anyone has a better grasp on the digital health ecosystem. She’s worked with hundreds of founders and executives across healthcare. When she moved over to Aequitas, an executive recruiting firm in the digital health space, we knew she was going to continue to help a lot of people. One thing she did, and the reason behind this interview, is launch the industry’s first – and certainly most comprehensive – workforce survey. If you work in digital health, you’ve probably seen information about it in your inbox. In our conversation, which took place at ViVE in Los Angeles, we get into exactly what Polina has learned after four years of conducting this workforce survey. Particularly of interest were the trends around remote work compensation, attitudes towards hiring remote workers, and how work priorities shift as we age. Lets get right into it. Innovating in Alzheimer’s disease? Learn how you can join our new Alzheimer’s Moonshot. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion

As a healthcare startup, you can have the best idea in the world, but if you don’t have the capital to hire the right people, build your product, and survive a long sales cycle, you’re unlikely to have a huge impact. To put it simply, raising funds has been challenging for health startups over the last couple years. In this StartUp Health NOW episode, we dive into the realm of funding challenges – and despite the hurdles, we bring you tales of hope and inspiration from two founders who successfully raised significant early capital. First up is Matt Swanson, CEO & Co-founder of Reciprocity Health. Reciprocity Health – which joined the StartUp Health community in 2023 shortly after their launch – offers personalized digital programs with financial incentives for completing health actions, aiming to improve patient engagement. Despite being in business for just one year, Swanson and his team secured more than $5 million in funding to expand their innovative financial incentive program. Swanson shares the critical elements that paved the way for their successful first raise. Next, we sit down with Anton Kittelberger, Co-CEO & Co-founder of 9amHealth. 9amHealth – which joined StartUp Health in 2022 – offers comprehensive care for chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and obesity through a virtual clinic. Kittelberger and his team recently closed a substantial $9.5 million Series A extension, leveraging a unique leadership structure and capitalizing on emerging trends in the healthcare market. Discover how they navigated the challenges and capitalized on opportunities to propel their virtual clinic for cardiometabolic conditions to new heights. Join us as we uncover the strategies, insights, and stories behind these funding successes. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this episode offers invaluable lessons and inspiration for anyone navigating the healthcare startup landscape. Tune in and get ready to be inspired! Innovating in Alzheimer’s disease? Learn how you can join our new Alzheimer’s Moonshot. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion

On today’s StartUp Health NOW episode we're bringing you an excerpt from a recent StartUp Health Masterclass featuring Lee Shapiro, the managing partner at 7wireVentures. Very few people, if any, have the experience and market understanding that Lee Shapiro has. As we’ll get into in the conversation, he’s been an investor as well as an operator, guiding Allscripts and then Livongo. More than that industry expertise, however, we appreciate Lee’s ability to put work and life in perspective. He’s become a real sage, and in this Masterclass he shares wisdom on how to thrive and grow even when the markets are constrained. The Masterclass was held in front of a live virtual audience of around 40 founders from the StartUp Health community. Towards the end of the class we opened up the line for questions, so you’ll get to hear Lee’s practical feedback to founders working in the trenches. This session was so rich with insights and takeaways that we turned it into a video and a blog post as well. The video breaks down Lee’s 21 top insights from the session, so if you want to skim through those, head over to StartUp Health TV on YouTube. Enjoy the Masterclass. Innovating in Alzheimer’s disease? Learn how you can join our new Alzheimer’s Moonshot. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion

This week on StartUp Health NOW, we have again handed over the microphones to two members of our Health Moonshot Impact Board and having them interview each other. At one end of the table we’ve got Margaret Laws, CEO & President of HopeLab, former Director of Innovations for the Underserved at CHCF, and Founder of the CHCF Health Innovation Fund, and at the other end of the interview table is Shirley Bergin, Senior Advisor at ARPA-H, Former CMO/COO of TEDMED, and Advisor to Ellipsis Health and Cure. The goal of the conversation was simply to hear about the latest projects and passions of two of the most influential and interesting people in health innovation. In the interview, which took place in person at the Lake Nona Impact Forum in Florida, we cover a range of topics, from youth mental health, to the role of AI in diagnostics, to education to address global gaps in the healthcare workforce. Margaret Laws and Shirley Bergin are thought leaders in health innovation, but they’re also deeply involved in directing funds towards promising programs, so it will be interesting to see how their curiosities and passions as played out here will lead to concrete moves in the future. Enjoy the conversation. Innovating in Alzheimer’s disease? Learn how you can join our new Alzheimer’s Moonshot. Passionate about Type 1 diabetes? Learn how you can get one of the last spots in our T1D Moonshot. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion

Welcome back to StartUp Health NOW! We think it’s fair to say that when people think of StartUp Health, they think about entrepreneurs and founders. Over the last 12 or 13 years we’ve supported more than 500 health tech startups and nearly 1000 founders, many of whom have been featured on this show. Perhaps less well known is what happens behind the scenes at StartUp Health. In this episode we pull back that curtain a little bit, particularly as it pertains to our Health Moonshot Impact Board. We’ve got this advisory team of about 17 amazing individuals across multiple disciplines. These are people like Dr. Toby Cosgrove, former head of the Cleveland Clinic; Chuck Henderson, the CEO of the American Diabetes Association; and Sue Siegel, former head of GE Ventures – just to name three. You can see the whole Health Moonshot Impact Board here on our website. Recently, we brought together our Health Moonshot Impact Board in real life at the Lake Nona Impact Forum in Florida. Not only did the team get to learn from luminaries like Jeff Bezos, David Feinberg, and Peter Lee, but they got to go deeper on ideas with one another. In the spirit of encouraging a more radically collaborative impact board, we decided to flip the script a bit and have members of our board interview one another for this podcast. The hope was that this would lead to some unexpected lines of questioning and some uniquely candid moments. The first conversation in this series is between Esther Dyson, legendary angel investor and founder of Wellville, and Roger Jansen, PhD, the Chief Innovation & Digital Health Officer at Michigan State University Health Care. The conversation was just as wide-ranging and unstructured as we hoped it would be, and it touched on some incredibly powerful topics. We hope you enjoy. Innovating in Alzheimer’s disease? Learn how you can join our new Alzheimer’s Moonshot. Passionate about Type 1 diabetes? Learn how you can get one of the last spots in our T1D Moonshot. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion

Because of the nature of the work we do at StartUp Health, we’re often dealing with bleeding-edge ideas and technologies. Just last week on the show we talked to a founder creating what could be the smallest implantable devices on the market. Others are working on molecules that could cure diseases. But there’s another kind of innovation that we’re equally passionate about at StartUp Health. That’s the kind of business model innovation that brings the best care and technology already available to new places and new people. There are many vulnerable communities that don’t get to benefit from the latest technical advances and it takes creative founders to bridge the gap. Today on the podcast we’re highlighting two such founders. The first is Shruti Gurudanti, the CEO & Co-founder of Televëda – a member of the StartUp Health community since 2021. Gurudanti and her team are working with Native American veterans with the goal of lowering rates of suicide and suicidal ideation. They’ve got a tech platform that enables community building and telemedicine-style services, but what Gurudanti has found is that sometimes the most meaningful change is something basic: building trust with communities, particularly those long ignored. After the conversation with Gurudanti we’ll hear from Kehlin Swain, CEO & Co-founder of Greens by Xplosion Technology, a member of the StartUp Health T1D Moonshot Community. Greens is an app designed to help vulnerable communities – particularly Black and Brown communities in the American South – manage diabetes in a culturally competent way. The app is called “Greens” in honor of one of the biggest cultural disconnects a family member faced as he navigated changing his diet after a diabetes diagnosis. The common thread between Gurudanti and Swain is using the best tech of today to meet people where they are and to really understand what’s holding them back. Sometimes it’s something basic, like improving internet access or tech literacy, or bringing basic accountability to disease management. Let’s get into the interviews, recorded live at a recent health tech conference.   Innovating in Alzheimer’s disease? Learn how you can join our new Alzheimer’s Moonshot. Passionate about Type 1 diabetes? Learn how you can get one of the last spots in our T1D Moonshot. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion

When it comes to health technology, often the next big thing is really, really small. Our guest on the show this week, Dr. Will Hendren, has seen personally that when it comes to implanting a medical device in the body, size matters. Dr. Hendren spent decades as a surgeon working with rescue devices like pacemakers, which themselves have evolved from being the size of a pack of cigarettes to being smaller than a triple A battery. It doesn’t take a degree in biomechanical engineering to appreciate that you want a lower profile machine sitting next to your heart. Now, with his company Qura – a member of the StartUp Health community since 2016 – Dr. Hendren is taking that concept to the next level. He and his team are the leading edge of miniaturizing medical devices to such an extreme degree that it opens up a whole new market for remote patient monitoring. In our interview we’ll talk about how Dr. Hendren and his team have built an implantable the size of a vitamin that can take blood pressure readings passively and transmit that information to the patient and their caregiver wirelessly. We’ll talk about some of the tiny tech that it was necessary to invent in order to make this breakthrough possible, and we’ll talk about how remote monitoring at scale could be a gamechanger for hypertension and heart disease, which are two of the top causes of death globally. Let’s get into it! Innovating in Alzheimer’s disease? Learn how you can join our Alzheimer’s Moonshot. Passionate about Type 1 diabetes? Learn how you can join our T1D Moonshot. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion

At StartUp Health, we get the pleasure of talking with many, many founders of healthcare startups. It’s a perk of the job, because each founder, each new idea, inspires us and gives us hope that we’re on the cusp of some major breakthroughs. Then reality sets in, and we’re reminded just how hard it is to go from an idea – even a brilliant one with validation – to commercialization and broad use. It’s one thing for a founder to find a single clinic to use their platform or device, but a common question is: How do you get your startup adopted at a large hospital, or better yet, a hospital system? Do you just call up the Chief Digital Officer, or Chief Innovation Officer, and they’ll get it sorted? Not exactly, according to our guest today. For one thing, the role of hospital’s Chief Digital Officer has changed dramatically. Sara Vaezy is Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Digital Officer for Providence, where she is responsible for system strategy and digital innovation for the integrated delivery network (IDN), which includes 52 hospitals and 1,085 clinics and serves over 5 million unique patients. So, how can a startup work with a hospital system effectively? What do hospitals look for in a startup and what are some of the red flags for a project that’s going nowhere? And what are the greatest pain points for which hospitals are actively seeking solutions? To answer these questions, we invited Vaezy onto a Masterclass, which are virtual sessions we hold in front of a live audience of founders from the StartUp Health community. We’ve cut the session down to share the highlights with you, and we’ve included some of the founder questions from the Q&A as well, since they are very practical and relevant. Let’s dive in! Innovating in Alzheimer’s disease? Learn how you can join our Alzheimer’s Moonshot. Passionate about Type 1 diabetes? Learn how you can join our T1D Moonshot. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion