Tag Archives: Health Transformer

Anne Wanlund, Canopie

Canopie’s Successful Seed Round Fundraise Provides Personalized Mental Health Support for New Moms

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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.

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Type 1 Diabetes Therapeutics

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

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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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Making Scientific Breakthroughs More Accessible

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

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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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AAIC RetiSpec & Sinaptica

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

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

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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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This Startup Uses Global Workforce Arbitrage to Make Mental Healthcare Accessible

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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

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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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Crowdfunding for Health Startups: A Masterclass From a Founder Who Raised Millions

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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!

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AI in Healthcare: Separating Hype from Reality on the Front Lines

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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!

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Qura’s Tiny Implantables Could Revolutionize How We Treat Hypertension

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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!

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