How This Swiss Non-Profit Empowers Diabetes Innovation

July 25, 2024Business, Health, Innovation, StartupsADA, American Diabetes Association, DCB, diabetes, Diabetes Center Berne, Diabetes Moonshot, Greta Ehlers, Innovation, Logan Plaster, T1D, T1D Moonshot, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes MoonshotNicole Kinsey

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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!

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Navigating the Longevity Economy: An AgeTech Masterclass with Mary Furlong

July 19, 2024Business, Health, Innovation, StartupsAgeTech, Digital Health, Health, health innovation, Health Longevity Moonshot, Healthcare, Healthy Longevity, Innovation, Logan Plaster, Longevity, Mary Furlong, Masterclass, Senior Care, SeniorsNicole Kinsey

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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.

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Inside the Impact Board: How Katya Hancock Supports Youth Wellbeing in the Digital Age

July 11, 2024Business, Health, Innovation, StartupsChildrens Health, Digital Health, Health Moonshot Impact Board, Health Moonshots, Impact Board, Innovation, Katya Hancock, Logan Plaster, mental health, Mental Health and Happiness, mental wellness, non-profit, nonprofit, Teen Health, wellness, Young FuturesNicole Kinsey

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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!

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From Biotech to Walgreens: Lessons From 25 Years as a Physician Executive

June 20, 2024Business, Health, Innovation, StartupsDr Harry Leider, Harry Leider, Logan Plaster, Masterclass, Steven Krein, Walgreens, Wisdom, ZEO ScientifiXNicole Kinsey

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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.

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A Masterclass with the Founder of One of the Great Success Stories in Health Innovation

June 14, 2024Business, Health, Innovation, Startupsbusiness, diabetes, Digital Health, health innovation, Health Moonshot, health startups, Health Tech, Health Transformer, Innovation, Logan Plaster, Sami Inkinen, Type 2 Diabetes, Virta, Virta HealthNicole Kinsey

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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.

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Gates Ventures’ Aishu Sukumar Is Fostering Collaboration on StartUp Health’s Alzheimer’s Moonshot Impact Board

June 7, 2024Business, Health, InnovationAishu Sukumar, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Moonshot, Brain health, Gates Ventures, Health Moonshot, Health Moonshot Impact Board, Impact Board, Innovation, Logan PlasterNicole Kinsey

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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.

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Why Dr. Craig Ritchie Brings Optimism to StartUp Health’s Alzheimer’s Moonshot Impact Board

May 30, 2024Health, Innovation, Startups, UncategorizedAlzheimer's, Alzheimer's Moonshot, Craig Ritchie, health innovation, Health Moonshot, Health Moonshot Impact Board, Impact Board, Innovation, Logan Plaster, Scottish Brain SciencesNicole Kinsey

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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!

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Gates Ventures’ Kristina Malzbender Joins Alzheimer’s Moonshot Impact Board

May 23, 2024Business, Health, Innovation, StartupsAlzheimer's, Alzheimer's Moonshot, Brain health, Gates Ventures, Health Moonshot, Health Moonshot Impact Board, Impact Board, Innovation, Kristina Malzbender, Logan PlasterNicole Kinsey

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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!

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This Startup Uses Global Workforce Arbitrage to Make Mental Healthcare Accessible

May 17, 2024Business, Health, Innovation, StartupsAccess to Care Moonshot, Emilio Goldenhersch, Health Transformer, Logan Plaster, mental health, Mental Health and Happiness, mental wellness, MindCo, Moonshots, telemedicineNicole Kinsey

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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!

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Taking a Breath of Fresh Air: Innovation in Respiratory Health

May 10, 2024Business, Fitness, Health, Innovation, StartupsAccess to care, Access to Care Moonshot, Aidar Health, COPD, Health Moonshots, Health Transformer, Health Transformers, Innovation, Logan Plaster, Lung Health, Moonshots, MouthLab, Respiratory Health, Sathya ElumalaiNicole Kinsey

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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!

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