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Headspace's Dr. Megan Jones Bell talks science and social responsibility in digital mental health

June 25, 2020

After spending 10 years studying meditation in Buddhist centers of learning across Asia, Andy Puddicombe founded Headspace in 2010 with the goal of improving the health and happiness of the world by making meditation accessible to everyone. With their science-first approach and the wellness movement on their side, Headspace has become a household name and leading app in the mindfulness and ment…

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Roche Diabetes Care Innovation Contest update: Startups present final pitches; DayTwo named winner

June 22, 2020

On June 8, the four finalist teams for the 2020 Roche Diabetes Care Innovation Contest gathered virtually to share their final pitches with Roche Diabetes Care judges panel.

This was the culminating event in a series of programs that helped finalists pressure test their ideas, refine their solutions and identify the best ways to collaborate and integrate with Roche Diabetes Care.

Companies p…

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MATTER adds seasoned entrepreneurs as venture acceleration fellows to help member companies grow

June 16, 2020

Over the last five years, we have cultivated a community of executives, entrepreneurs and subject matter experts who help our member companies grow their businesses. Through our extensive programming, we help our members with all aspects of envisioning and building a business — from the moment they have a minimum viable product to when they’re ready to scale.

Our offerings are ever-evolving, a…

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tales from the trenches

Maven’s Kate Ryder shares her startup journey and advice for founders at Tales from the Trenches

June 10, 2020

Almost 80 percent of household healthcare decisions are made by women — women are most likely to take care of family members when they get sick and often guide how and when their children and families go to the doctor. However, the vast majority of digital health startups are founded — and run — by men.

It was that observation that led Kate Ryder to found Maven in 2014. Now, Maven operates the…

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Three Lakes Foundation and MATTER announce project to empower pulmonary fibrosis patients, caregivers and providers to share experiences and inspire innovation

June 1, 2020

The PF Perspectives Project asks members of the pulmonary fibrosis community to identify their barriers to care to inspire innovation.

Chicago, IL — Three Lakes Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the diagnosis, care and treatment of people living with pulmonary fibrosis (PF), and MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, today announced the relaunch …

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