The Digest for Health Transformers & Changemakers
On June 16, the inaugural Civic Health Forum – co-hosted by Fedcap, DHHF, and StartUp Health – brings together leaders from major hospital systems, government, the investor community, academia, and startup founders for a half-day convening at Civic Hall in New York City, organized around one question: how do we keep people healthy before they enter the healthcare system?
The agenda features strategic conversations, Innovator Spotlights from founders across our Health Moonshots, and structured networking designed to move beyond dialogue toward partnerships, investment, and real-world deployment.
Flash discount for the Insider community: Use code INSIDER at checkout for $50 tickets, a 75% savings off the standard price. Offer expires Friday at 5pm ET.
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This week's global funding roundup spans fertility, oncology, brain health, metabolic wellness, sleep tech, rural EMS care, and pharma commercialization – with two $100M raises leading the way and strong signals from AI-native platforms proving their clinical worth to major strategic investors.
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Wisdom from Health Transformers
The Brain as a Metabolic Monitor: Casey Halpern, MD, of SynchNeuro on Predicting Blood Sugar from Behind the Ear
StartUp Health NOW
The Medicare Playbook for Health Tech Founders, with Abe Sutton of CMS
StartUp Health NOW
Real Voices, Real Impact: Dan Kendall & Unity Stoakes on Podcasting in the Age of AI
StartUp Health NOW
Early Answers, Better Outcomes: How Cx Precision Medicine Is Rethinking Alzheimer's Diagnosis From the Ground Up
StartUp Health NOW
From Startup Founder to Cleveland Clinic Innovations: Jerry Wilmink on Building Health Tech That Reaches Patients
StartUp Health NOW
StartUp Health Community News
To Support Parents Facing Mental Hardships, TCHD Partners with Mammha
Taney County Health Department
AI-Powered Stress Biomarkers Make Their Way into Clinical Practice: Mobio Interactive and Divergence Neuro Announce Strategic Partnership
Mobio Interactive
Upcoming Health Innovation Events
Fireside Chat with ŌURA Vice President Jill Angelo
StartUp Health Members Only
Jun 3
Expert AMA w/ Mass General's Katie Brandt, AD/ADRD & Caregiving Advocate
StartUp Health Members Only
Jun 4
American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions
New Orleans, LA
Jun 5-8
Texas Brain Economy Summit
Houston, TX
Jun 9-10
Get 50% off tickets: TexasBrainHalf
Fireside Chat with General Catalyst's Holly Maloney
StartUp Health Members Only
Jun 10
Alzheimer's Association International Conference
London, UK
Jun 12-15
Civic Health Forum: A Health Moonshot for the 99%
New York, NY
Jun 16
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Today’s Sponsor
Wellness is evolving fast—and innovative ideas are leading the way. The Wonders of Wellness (WOW) Awards from Mather Institute recognize programs, technologies, workplace practices, and community experiences redefining wellbeing and helping people live healthier, more connected lives. Created by Mather Institute, the research hub of Mather, a not-for-profit creating Ways to Age Well—these awards spotlight fresh approaches to sleep, movement, nutrition, relaxation, and social connection. Top awardees can receive up to $5,000. If your organization is creating meaningful wellness solutions, we want to hear from you. Apply for free by June 12.
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