Episodios

  • Navigating the Longevity Economy: An AgeTech Masterclass with Mary Furlong

    Navigating the Longevity Economy: An AgeTech Masterclass with Mary Furlong
    Jul 19 2024
    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
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  • Inside the Impact Board: How Katya Hancock Supports Youth Wellbeing in the Digital Age

    Inside the Impact Board: How Katya Hancock Supports Youth Wellbeing in the Digital Age
    Jul 11 2024
    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
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  • From Biotech to Walgreens: Lessons From 25 Years as a Physician Executive

    From Biotech to Walgreens: Lessons From 25 Years as a Physician Executive
    Jun 20 2024
    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
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  • A Masterclass with the Founder of One of the Great Success Stories in Health Innovation

    A Masterclass with the Founder of One of the Great Success Stories in Health Innovation
    Jun 14 2024
    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
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  • Gates Ventures’ Aishu Sukumar Is Fostering Collaboration on StartUp Health’s Alzheimer’s Moonshot Impact Board

    Gates Ventures’ Aishu Sukumar Is Fostering Collaboration on StartUp Health’s Alzheimer’s Moonshot Impact Board
    Jun 7 2024
    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
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  • Why Dr. Craig Ritchie Brings Optimism to StartUp Health’s Alzheimer’s Moonshot Impact Board

    Why Dr. Craig Ritchie Brings Optimism to StartUp Health’s Alzheimer’s Moonshot Impact Board
    May 31 2024
    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
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  • Gates Ventures’ Kristina Malzbender Joins Alzheimer’s Moonshot Impact Board

    Gates Ventures’ Kristina Malzbender Joins Alzheimer’s Moonshot Impact Board
    May 23 2024
    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
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  • This Startup Uses Global Workforce Arbitrage to Make Mental Healthcare Accessible

    This Startup Uses Global Workforce Arbitrage to Make Mental Healthcare Accessible
    May 17 2024
    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
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