American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 18, 2024

Call for Proposals Now Open to Digital Health Startups to Compete on the CharmHealth Ecosystem PLEASANTON, Calif. While providing resources, guidance, connections and mentorship to participants, CharmHealth and its community benefit from the fresh perspectives, creative problem-solving, and disruptive thinking rising startups share.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 26, 2024

Co-founder, CEO Devon Ke a DeAngelo TadHealth – Suite of enterprise tools to deliver and manage school-based mental health care. The fund’s portfolio companies have raised about $191 million so far as they scale and disrupt industries.” Actual amount invested depends on total dollars raised.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Soda that serves a purpose, whether that be more healthy or even functional, is the new wave of drinks disrupting the $38 billion U.S. In Olipop ’s case, the three-year-old brand is going after function, with a line of sodas aimed at supporting digestive health. soft drink industry.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Digital health startup Everlywell has raised a $175 million Series D funding round, following relatively fast on the heels of a $25 million Series C round it closed in February of this year. “We’ve been talking about the digital health movement, and the consumer-directed movement probably for a decade now,” she told me.

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TechCrunch

MAY 11, 2023

Image Credits: Wellthy Jurist-Rosner founded Wellthy in 2015 (the startup actually launched as a Battlefield contestant at TechCrunch Disrupt that year ) to help others like herself who were juggling work and caregiving. To support its continued growth, Wellthy just raised $25.5 million in funding.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 25, 2024

We are excited to partner with TravelPerk and support the next stage of growth,” stated Stephen Thorne, Investment Director for SoftBank Investment Advisers. TravelPerk has attracted top financial backers who have invested in disruptive tech companies Airbnb, Uber, Slack, Twitter, Trello, Zalando, and Delivery Hero.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 14, 2022

It disrupted the way work was done, which means it also impacted how leaders operate. Then, share the expectations you have of them (client relationships, quality of work, how they engage and support the team, etc.). Be sure to talk about the health of the company in terms of financials, customer wins and losses, and overall strategy.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 22, 2020

The US taxpayer will have to backstop the company’s lack of basic support for its workers, much the same way it’s been doing for Walmart for years. Few people are feeling secure in their job right now, and save for a few morons on Florida beaches, most rational people are concerned about their health and the health of their loved ones.

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Revolution

JANUARY 5, 2022

Fazeela’s experience as an investor and trusted advisor to tech-enabled businesses makes her an invaluable addition to the team, strengthening our approach of providing hands-on company portfolio support. What industries are you excited for the next generation of founders to disrupt? all with a more personalized approach.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Request for proposals seeks to support nonprofits leading groundbreaking food security projects Citi Global Perspectives & Solutions (GPS) found through their recent study that the estimated impact of malnutrition on the global economy reaches as high as $3.5 trillion per year. million meals on behalf of U.S. Hunger since 2017.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 4, 2023

According to a recent survey from Capgemini, companies see disruption in the supply chain as the top risk to their business growth, ahead of rising raw material prices and the energy crisis. And parts of Europe faced uncommonly high temperatures and drought conditions. “Our customers are made up of some of the world’s largest brands.

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TechCrunch

MAY 4, 2021

Their investors call them disruptive innovators. But Leda Health co-founders Madison Campbell and Liesel Vaidya think of themselves as advocates for sexual assault survivors. . Support services, to complement the take-home kits, include therapy and transformative justice groups run by licensed facilitators. . “We

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TechCrunch

JUNE 22, 2022

to 573 , from 491 in 2019, according to local publication Disrupt Africa. Send , the offering it launched with, allows customers of businesses who integrate with its APIs, such as Eversend (a cross-border fintech) and Nguvu Health (a teletherapy platform), to send money across both platforms using identifiers such as emails or usernames. “I

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Haje is considering dressing up as “supply chain disruptions” for Halloween, whereas Christine is contemplating dressing up as a down round. Its new Level Lock+ with Apple Home Key support replaces your current lock and enables you to unlock your door and provides you with some exclusivity for now, Darrell writes.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 13, 2023

Some of the greatest innovation, with the highest potential for societal and economic impact, is happening in digital health, biotech and climate right now,” said Simmons, founder and managing partner at Overwater Ventures. “I According to KPMG , just 20% of founders are satisfied with their mental health and wellness.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 11, 2022

The ability to have children is integral to our society, but when someone faces infertility, support systems can prove scarce, fertility services can make patients feel adrift, mental health support is rare, patient education is abysmal and costs are obfuscated; the list goes on and on.

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The round was led by current investors Bluestem Capital, Endeavour Vision, Baird Capital, cultivate(MD) Capital Funds, and PrairieGold Venture Partners, as well as new health-tech investors Arboretum Ventures and InVivium Capital. The investment will be used to support this mission through a gynecologic clinical study planned for 2024.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 20, 2021

s big health and retail brands, including Graze, Tesco, Bulk Powders and Simba Sleep. He says he started Feel because, having a skin problem, supplements were part of his health routine, but “the aha moment” happened when he realized how many fillers were in normal supplements. It’s now closed a $6.2

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TechCrunch

JUNE 9, 2022

I have experienced two major financial disruptions in my career: the bubble burst in 2000 and the financial crisis of 2008. Early-stage investments are also tightening, as investors focus on lower valuations that accommodate revised paths to an exit, and on business health, which is now becoming more important than growing at any cost.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 19, 2020

We have to guarantee that everyone feels supported, has somewhere to turn to, has someone to ask. We already have the infrastructure in place to ensure remote communication and support that is intuitive to all our members. Just because we cannot be physically together, we can still come together. But there is more that can be done.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

By leading the shift to more telehealth services, Fuzzy hopes to encourage pet parents to consider the health of their pet on a more regular basis to aid in their longevity. He called Bhettay “an energetic and smart entrepreneur” who is building a strong team to go after a space that is ripe for disruption.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Tide Foundation, a Sydney-based, five-person startup competing in TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield this week, claims that its “first-of-its-kind” encryption protocol could make this so-called “cyber breach pandemic” — a tagline the non-profit was using before the global crisis struck — a thing of the past.

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TechCrunch

MAY 23, 2022

This round of funding reaffirms our commitment to disrupt this deeply fragmented industry while improving public health by supporting the pharmacy channel.”. ”

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Grab a red Sharpie, circle September 20 on your calendar (ooh, how old-school) and get ready to jumpstart your TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 networking experience. Sure, Disrupt’s “official” run is September 21-23, but why wait to meet other movers and shakers in your specific tech category? Make the most out of your TC Disrupt experience!

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Kegg was unveiled on the TechCrunch Disrupt SF stage, back in 2018 , as part of our startup battlefield competition (though it didn’t go on to win). Commenting in a statement, Samina Hydery, kegg advisor and women’s health investor, said: “Investor interest in femtech and fertility has accelerated over the last few years.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Cityblock Health is focused on providing affordable, human-centered healthcare in lower-income and marginalized communities, while also building sustainable business models. Oh my god, essential workers who don’t have health insurance.’ And there are a lot of ways of achieving that,” Ajayi said. ’ We knew this stuff.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Kiwis who commit to doing the mahi deserve support and rewards, not unfair interest rates and the threat of harsh penalties. Sasha’s family experienced unexpected deaths, bankruptcy (hiding from debt collectors), alcoholism and addiction, and mental health challenges. They were good people who had a bad thing happen to them.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 10, 2021

ArborMetrix is an Ann Arbor startup dedicated to improving health care outcomes using data models and health care analytics for improved research. Clients including Google, Coursera, Promedica, Duke Health and the University of Michigan Frankel Cardiovascular Center. ArborMetrix. Spellbound AR. Genomenon. FreightVerify.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 11, 2022

The data team was also impacted, while the diagnostics and telehealth components of the company — its core services — will be only lightly supported going forward. In April, Truepill halted prescriptions to ADHD medications because of growing concerns about digital health. Digital health unicorns need a checkup.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 14, 2020

So, as states across the country began implementing lockdowns this past spring, we were able to stay the course with little to no disruption. Not having a physical office location can be tricky as potential clients want to understand where you are located from a support perspective. It’s a lot to address.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

APRIL 8, 2021

Banking: disruption of in-person banking, website and in-app chat for faster customer resolution using Conversational AI, more advanced IVR menus to intelligently route calls and reduce handling time or give callers the option of receiving either a callback, switch to chat, or text, rather than wait in line. Be Nimble, be Quick.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

In April, Truepill halted prescriptions to ADHD medications because of growing concerns about digital health. The disruption in service impacted employees within Truepill’s recently acquired adult ADHD treatment company, Ahead. A troubling startup layoff trend has emerged. team’s work after they were let go.

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Startup Grind

AUGUST 17, 2018

Its disrupting nature has given it an enormous potential with countless applications. As per a prediction made by IDC (International Data Corporation), by 2019, 40% of digital transformation initiatives will be supported by some sort of cognitive computing or AI effort. Rather, decisions should be backed by data.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Both ventures showcase how creative thinking and disruptive solutions can bring positive change to longstanding issues while fostering community collaboration. These initiatives are examples of how much is possible when entrepreneurs understand that integral solutions to problems require disruptive thinking. The CirculUP!

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Annya Santana , Hood Health: Hood Health’s the first media platform and lifestyle brand at the intersection of health, wellness and culture. Blavity.org understands the need of a foundation to drive, support, and amplify Black economic achievement and mobility. Blavity.org was built to further Blavity Inc.’s

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Jason Malki

AUGUST 3, 2023

To support the startup community, he mentors young entrepreneurs in deep tech and automotive and has helped two web3 companies grow from inception to 200m+ market caps. The most exciting part is shaping the future by supporting great founders. The current pace of disruption and technological advancement is incredible.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 30, 2023

Funding will support platform roll out to accelerate the loan origination process for lenders and borrowers NEW YORK, March 29, 2023 – Presta , an end-to-end digital lending platform that modernizes and accelerates the loan origination process, announced its launch today after raising $3.3 million in oversubscribed pre-seed fundraise.

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