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Social Health Startup Bootcamp @ SXSW:Why Health Tech Startups Are Hot!

Shwen Gwee (Edelman)

Friday, March 8, 2013 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM (CST)

Austin, TX

Social Health Startup Bootcamp @ SXSW:Why Health Tech...

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Attendee @2.00pm: Why Health Tech Innovation Is Hot   more info Sold Out Ended Free  
Attendee @3.30pm: This Week in Startups - Healthtech Edition   more info Sold Out Ended Free  
Attendee @5.00pm: Show Me The Money   more info Sold Out Ended Free  

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 Social Health Bootcamp 2013 FRIDAY, MARCH 8th, 2013  |  2:00-6:00pm
Hilton Austin, Salon D  | #SXSHbooty
http://bootcamp.sxsh.org

RSVP'ing via Eventbrite is NOT required and NOT a guarantee for entry to the event. An SXSW badge or daypass is REQUIRED for entry. Space is limited, so please show up early to get a seat and add yourself to the waitlist for updates and reminders.


Following on the success of the 2012 bootcamp, join us for another year of education, inspiration, and funding advice for (social) health tech startups. Learn why NOW is the perfect time to think about the healthcare sector as a viable opportunity to launch a tech startup and learn where to get funding, lessons from startups, and advice from expert panelists.


2:00pm | Why Health Tech Innovation Is Hot

Bootcamp Roll Call:

Shwen Gwee (PharmFresh.TV)
Carissa Caramanis O'Brien (Aetna)
Lauren Vargas (Aetna)


Now is the Time to Invest in Health Innovation

Martha Wofford (VP/Head of Consumer Platforms, Aetna)
Charles E. Saunders, MD (CEO of Emerging Business,
Aetna)

 

3:30pm | This Week in Startups: Health Tech Edition
Hosted by Jason Calacanis

@Jason Calacanis (TWiST / Mahalo.com) interviews
3 Health Tech Startups:

Derek Flanzraich (Founder and CEO, Greatist)
Nadeem Kassam (Founder and Chief Alliance Officer, Basis)
Veer Gidwaney (CEO and Co-Founder, Maxwell Health)

 

5:00pm | Show Me The Money $$$:
Where to Get Funding, What They're Interested In, and Why

Discussion Panel:

Unity Stoakes (Startup Health)
Margaret Laws, MPP (
CHCF Health Innovation Fund)
Dr. Jen Dyer (Endogodess Diabetes App, crowdfunded by Medstartr)
Rafael Torres (Managing Director, GE Healthymagination Fund)

 

Sponsored by:
Aetna

Event Partners:
Mahalo.com   Startup Health

Uber

When & Where



Hilton Austin, Salon D
500 E 4th St
Austin, TX 78701

Friday, March 8, 2013 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM (CST)


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