As the year wraps up, take a moment to reflect on your journey. Change is never easy—especially in healthcare, where systems are rigid and resistance is common. But at its core, change is about people. Stakeholders resist because change brings uncertainty. The Change Curve reminds us...
In recent years, startups—especially in healthcare—have improved significantly in achieving problem-solution fit. Identifying the pain points of users, such as patients or practitioners, and developing effective solutions is a crucial first step. However, the true challenge lies in achieving product-market fit, particularly in healthcare, where...
Bernhard Schmidt, with a decade of mentoring experience, offers his profound insights on guiding healthcare startups. Below, he shares key lessons and strategies for fostering growth and innovation in the field.I have had the pleasure and honor of mentoring and investing in several healthcare startups....
Q: Can you share a bit about your background and what drew you to focus on mental health in the startup community? A: I've worn many hats over the years. I've worked for four large corporations, founded three startups, and now, I coach—mostly female founders of...
As entrepreneurs, we often find ourselves glued to our screens, racing against deadlines, and pushing our boundaries. But to keep our mental health in check and stay resilient, it's vital to find time to unwind. This month, our Vision Health Pioneers Incubator team members share...
Coobi has secured a significant portion of their pre-seed round and is preparing for a pivotal clinical study. They emphasize starting fundraising early, finding the right investors, and balancing public and private funding.At coobi, their mission is to harness technology to make addiction treatment more...
How has your journey from childhood to the Vision Health Pioneers Incubator shaped you as an entrepreneur?I grew up dreaming of becoming a world-renown surgeon who saved people’s live with ground-breaking techniques. Crazy huh? I didn’t end up doing medicine, but instead went into Nursing....
As our current cohort of Vision Health Pioneers comes to a close, they're looking ahead with a mix of excitement and apprehension. Stepping more fully into the world of entrepreneurship can be as daunting as it is thrilling, especially when it comes to securing the necessary...
Get ready to explore the world of public startup funding. In this article, we shine a spotlight on one of Germany's most popular programs for early-stage founders—the EXIST Business Startup Grant. It's the go-to choice for many entrepreneurs after the Berlin Startup Scholarship but before...
So far this year, the venture capital (VC) landscape in the United States has shown to be a challenging environment for startups, characterized by a significant slowdown in investments and a pivot towards companies that demonstrate early profitability and strong cash flow. Contrastingly, the European...