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 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...
Before fundraising from VCs, early-stage startups often go down the path of angel investing. But when does pursuing this path make sense, and what do HealthTech founders need to know when raising capital from angels? We spoke with Sebastian Schwenke, Managing Director of our partner...
Generative AI startups are emerging rapidly. Almost every tech startup has some level of AI integration in its digital product. But before jumping on the healthcare AI bandwagon, mind the EU AI Act. While designed to foster innovation and safeguard fundamental rights and values, this...
“I have always been a person who loves to ask questions. I'm very curious, which I believe is an important quality when working in foresight.” Agathe Acchiardo Founder of Think Next Agathe Acchiardo is the founder of Think Next, a foresight agency for healthcare actors, and Vision Health Pioneers...
Petronela Sandulache is a Founder, Health Innovator, and Patient Equity Advocate. After the tragic and unexpected loss of a loved one due to a misdiagnosis, she embarked on a journey with her social impact organization CorDiFio Health to bring awareness of women’s heart diseases –...
Let’s do a small test: raise your (digital) hand if you’ve already heard of pelvic floor weakness or dysfunction. While many women might know the symptoms, they may often think that this is something normal they just have to live with, and are unfamiliar with...
February 29th is Rare Disease Day. To raise awareness for the 300 million people worldwide living with a rare disease as well as their families and caretakers, we’re highlighting the groundbreaking work of our alumni GeneLinx. GeneLinx is redefining genetic counselling for the digital age. By partnering...
Fresh from their success at winning the first prize for Diversity at the Tech Awards Gala 2022, we sat down with Yair Kira, Co-Founder of YoniCore to hear all about their excitement since completing the Vision Health Pioneers Incubator program. As one of the founding...