A great stories of a successful startup, SmartThings is being acquired by Samsung. The internet of things is the next big thing. SmartThings started as a Kickstarter campaign in 2012, obtained $12.5million in funding November 2013 and now with the development of a smart lineup of connected consumer devices to smart phones, they hit the payday with a price tag of about $200 million, according to Re/code (citing anonymous sources).
In Part 1 of this series, we covered some important first steps to take as you embark on your second career: your foray into healthcare entrepreneurship. What are some of the other critical things you should do to set yourself up for success as you launch your new venture? However, launching any startup involves risk, no matter how sure you feel about your idea’s viability, so ensuring that you have a solid runway…
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So you’re thinking about becoming an entrepreneur after a career in healthcare, but don’t know quite where to begin? Here are the first 4 of 8 solid tips to get you on your way – but first, a bit of context-setting… You’re not alone! According to a survey done by Monster.com and Millennial Branding, 45% […]
As a preliminary to the US Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health, the House Committee Chariman, Fred Upton (R) Michigan and Congresswoman Diana DiGette (D) Colorado announced the committee’s healthcare innovation strategies. With a goal of America as the “healthcare innovation capitol of the world,” the committee is focused on the federal drug and […]
(CNN) — After analyzing the DNA of 150,000 people, scientists say they can pinpoint the genetic roots of schizophrenia.
In the largest study of its kind, a consortium of researchers from around the world linked the mental illness to 108 spots on people’sDNA. Previously, scientists had only discovered 30 such locations. The study was published Monday in the journal Nature.
Wearables will impact future medical technology, affecting our health and fitness decisions and redefining the doctor-patient relationship. In Episode 2, we speak with academics, researchers, and a former NFL athlete to explore how wearables can improve our way of life and change the way we treat everything from mental disorders to sports injuries.
Niamh O’Mahony is Applications Engineering Team Leader at Shimmer in Dublin, where she has worked at providing tools to make sensed signals easier to interpret. Niamh’s work on biosensors is bringing about changes in access to information for health professionals and patients alike.
The recent Digital Health Summit, on June 19 and 20th, produced by Living in Digital Times and CEO Jill Gilbert was a resounding success. The focus was to bring companies and industry experts to connect and transform the fast evolving space of digital health. The location for the event was at the Terra Gallery in San Francisco which provided an very nice atmosphere with high ceilings, visually appealing decor, wifi access and power outlets for our laptops. I was impressed with the quality of the content and speakers for this event and was immersed in the vision of the future.
I recently attended a physician society dinner and was seated at a table enjoying a glass of wine with the usual chatter over all of the healthcare changes. As the discussion settled down, the doctor next to me leaned my way and quietly began a conversation. He described in general terms an idea he had […]