Category Archives: Innovation

Former CEO of Cleveland Clinic Talks Leadership and the Economics of Hospital Innovation

October 2, 2024Business, Health, Innovationcleveland clinic, Hospitals, Innovation, Leadership, Logan Plaster, Masterclass, Toby CosgroveNicole Kinsey

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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.

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Are You Ready to Join a Health Moonshot Community?

September 19, 2024Business, Health, Innovation, StartupsAlzheimer's Moonshot, community, Health Moonshot Communities, Health Moonshots, Innovation, Logan Plaster, StartUp Health, Steven Krein, T1D Moonshot, Unity StoakesNicole Kinsey

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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!

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From Caregiver to Changemaker: Inside the Impact Board with Meryl Comer on Fighting Alzheimer’s

September 12, 2024Business, Health, Innovation, StartupsAlzheimer's, Alzheimer's Moonshot, Health Moonshot, Health Moonshot Impact Board, Impact Board, Logan Plaster, Meryl Comer, UsAgainstAlzheimersNicole Kinsey

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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.

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T1D Therapeutics: Two Health Transformers Tackle Type 1 Diabetes at the Source

September 6, 2024Business, Health, Innovation, StartupsAmerican Diabetes Association, diabetes, Health Moonshot, Health Transformer, Health Transformers, Innovation, Logan Plaster, Mike Moradi, Sensulin, T1D, T1D Moonshot, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes Moonshot, Type I Diabetes, Warren Marcus, Wink TherapeuticsNicole Kinsey

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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.

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Bridging the Divide: How Mindr Is Bringing Alzheimer’s Research to Life

August 30, 2024Business, Health, Innovation, StartupsAlzheimer's, Alzheimer's Moonshot, Health Moonshot, Health Transformer, Health Transformers, Logan Plaster, MindrNicole Kinsey

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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.

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Old School Tech Makes Big Impact in Cognitive Care: Reporting from the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference

August 23, 2024Business, Health, Innovation, StartupsAlzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Moonshot, Bill Uniowski, Brain health, Caregiving, Dementia, health innovation, Innovation, Logan Plaster, Moneta, Moneta Health, Paul Campbell, ZinniaNicole Kinsey

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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.

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American Diabetes Association Launches Obesity Association

August 15, 2024Business, Health, InnovationADA, American Diabetes Association, Chuck Henderson, diabetes, Diabetes Moonshot, Logan Plaster, Metabolic Health, Metabolic Moonshot, Obesity, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes Moonshot, Type 2 DiabetesNicole Kinsey

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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.

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An Insider’s Perspective on the Near Future of Alzheimer’s Care

August 9, 2024Business, Health, Innovation, StartupsADDF, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation, Alzheimer's Moonshot, Brain health, Health Moonshots, Laura Nisenbaum, Logan PlasterNicole Kinsey

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“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.

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How AI Is Creating an Inflection Point in Brain Health Innovation: Reporting from the AAIC

August 1, 2024Business, Health, Innovation, StartupsAAIC, AI, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Moonshot, artificial intelligence, Brain health, Health Moonshot, Health Transformer, Health Transformers, Logan Plaster, RetiSpec, SinapticaNicole Kinsey

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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!

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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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