Access to quality dental care remains a challenge in many rural areas, with patients often facing long travel distances for treatment. Seeing this gap, Tobias Lippek and Sebastian Geiger founded 32bit, later joined by Caroline Patrick as a team member, to make mobile dentistry a viable...
Sustainability in health tech is more than just a trend—it’s an essential strategy that can drive business growth while reducing environmental impact. With healthcare responsible for about 5% of global CO₂ emissions, early-stage health tech startups have a unique opportunity to integrate sustainability from the...
We had the opportunity to sit down with Łukasz and Silvia, the driving forces behind Ruby Care. Their journey is rooted in personal experience—Łukasz’s own battle and recovery that revealed gaps in our healthcare system, and Silvia’s commitment sparked by a genuine conversation about breast...
For too long, women’s health has been overlooked. Jil, co-founder of femote, turned a personal experience into a mission to close the gender health gap. From discovering the deep-rooted issues in gynecological care to building a data-driven solution, her journey is one of passion, resilience,...
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...
On December 12, 2024, Vision Health Pioneers Incubator hosted an insightful panel discussion featuring three distinguished experts: Dr. Derrick Khor, cancer doctor and founder of Adopt-a-Doc; Jan B. Elsner, founder and CEO of Skinuvita; and Michael Hübner, Innovation Manager at Sana Kliniken AG. The conversation...
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...