HealthTech Showdown

Master Your Market

& Scale Your Impact

Next Episode Starts In:

Turn Your Healthcare

Innovation into Your

Industry's Next Success Story

Join us monthly as 4 selected HealthTech leaders work directly with our expert panel to unlock scalable growth strategies - all while you gain insider insights for your own business.

Sharpen your skills with our expert panel and guest advisors

Only 200

Live Attendee Spots Available

4 Contestant

Positions per Episode

Is your healthcare tech business caught in a web of challenges that seem impossible to navigate? You're not alone. But fret not, there's a solution that can lead you to triumph –

the Expert Power Hour.

Turn Your Healthcare

Innovation into Your

Industry's Next Success Story

✓ Want consistent high-quality leads but struggling with healthcare's long sales cycles?

✓ Have an amazing solution but can't seem to stand out in the crowded HealthTech space?

✓ Need to build a resilient team that can execute your vision without constant turnover?

✓ Ready to secure your next funding round but need to strengthen your growth story?

What Makes HealthTech Showdown Different?

case studies from past participants who credit their success to this program.

For Contestants

(4 Spots Only):

15-minute personalized strategy session with our expert panel
Actionable feedback on your specific business challenges
Episode winner receives an exclusive 1-on-1 deep dive interview
Featured article in our online business magazine
Media exposure across 20+ syndicated platforms
Direct connection with active investors and strategic partners

Apply as contestant

For Live Attendees

(200 Spots):

Real-time access to expert panel insights
Live Q&A participation
Network with fellow HealthTech leaders
Early access to contest applications
Exclusive resource downloads

Elite Judging Panel:

Your Direct Path to Investment

Active Investors Seeking Their Next Success Story

Our judging panel consists of active investors with proven track records in HealthTech:

Investors seeking early-stage innovations
Venture Capitalists ready to fuel rapid growth
Private Equity firms looking for scale-up opportunities
Investment Bankers specializing in healthcare exits

Real Investment Potential

Unlike typical pitch events, our judges:

Actively seeking new investment opportunities
Have dedicated HealthTech investment funds
Looking to deploy capital in Q1 2025
Seeking companies with strong market potential

Is your healthcare tech business caught in a web of challenges that seem impossible to navigate? You're not alone. But fret not, there's a solution that can lead you to triumph –

the Expert Power Hour.

Expert Panel Features:

Keara Sauber

Managing Director

Keara Sauber is the CEO of Sauber Capital, a firm she founded in March 2016. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare and technology, she leads the firm in collaborating with entrepreneurs, founders, and financial institutions to identify opportunities and address business challenges.

Sauber Capital specializes in creating and implementing customized programs tailored to clients' specific goals, focusing on growth and operational improvement. Their diverse clientele includes companies like Incora Health, Vy.Tech, and Spartina Biotech, as well as financial entities such as UBS. Under Keara's leadership, the firm is committed to delivering flexible solutions that align with each client's unique market and strategic objectives.

Arzu Tekir

General Partner

Arzu Tekir, General Partner at Treeo VC, is an accomplished leader and advocate for innovation in the tech sector. With over $10 million raised for tech startups and extensive experience advising investors and urban tech ventures, her work is defined by a focus on fostering sustainable growth.

At Treeo VC, she helps bridge global startups with the U.S. market, offering hands-on mentorship and strategic support. Treeo VC targets pre-seed and seed-stage technology startups, prioritizing diversity and sustainable innovation. By addressing critical global challenges, the firm empowers companies like Bluedot Technologies and Claros Farm to achieve transformative outcomes by setting the fundation to scale and succeed.

Claire Smith

Partner

Claire Smith is a Partner at SpringTide Ventures, an early-stage VC firm specializing in health tech and techbio. Managing over $100M in assets, SpringTide invests in seed and Series A startups, including Leash Bio, IgniteData, and Paterna Biosciences, where Claire plays active governance roles.

The firm prioritizes diverse leadership, championing women-led companies to foster innovation. Claire brings expertise from Meridian Street Capital, focusing on health tech, and Anterra Capital, where she launched animal health startups. With a career spanning healthcare, life sciences, and business, she is dedicated to advancing impactful, scalable solutions in the industry.

Alex Fair

Managing Partner

Alex Fair, founder and CEO of MedStartr, leverages his scientific background in physics, cancer, and heart disease research to lead the firm in investing $100,000 to $1 million in early-stage healthcare startups. Utilizing a unique crowd-validation process, MedStartr engages patients, providers, and industry leaders to guide investment decisions.

This approach has resulted in portfolio companies achieving an average annual growth rate of over 78%, with a notable 120% increase in the first half of 2022. MedStartr's comprehensive acceleration model provides startups with both capital and strategic support, fostering significant growth and industry-leading performance.

Additional Expert Panel?

100+

successful exits guided

$500M+

in funding secured

21+ Years

average healthcare industry experience

PulsePoint Board Advisor Expertise Includes:

Created $3.6M in shared savings and achieved 100% quality scores for Medicare patients by aligning 30+ physician groups.
Serial entrepreneurs who have developed product launch within 90 days
Scaled digital health programs by 15x, expanding access for underserved populations.
Built cross-functional teams and strategic partnerships to boost staff satisfaction and client retention.

Is your healthcare tech business caught in a web of challenges that seem impossible to navigate? You're not alone. But fret not, there's a solution that can lead you to triumph –

the Expert Power Hour.

As Featured In:

"PulsePoint Path's advisory board represents the forefront of healthcare innovation, bringing together expertise from every critical domain of HealthTech success." - Sabrina Runbeck, CEO of PulsePoint Path

How PulsePoint Path Prepares

Contestants Like You for Success

Pre-Showdown Bootcamp:

Strategic narrative development
Financial model optimization
Team alignment assessment
Market positioning refinement

Collaborative Challenge:

Professional delivery guidance
Clear value proposition articulation
Confident handling of investor questions
Strategic differentiator highlight

Beyond The Event:

Ongoing investor relationship nurturing
Capital readiness preparation
Growth strategy implementation
Strategic partnership development

"We don't just connect you with investors - we ensure you're fully prepared to maximize every opportunity for funding and growth."

Is your healthcare tech business caught in a web of challenges that seem impossible to navigate? You're not alone. But fret not, there's a solution that can lead you to triumph –

the Expert Power Hour.

Save your contestant spot

Who Should Attend?

Perfect for HealthTech Companies That:

Generate $2M+ annual revenue or secured $5M+ funding

Have a market-ready solution with proven results

Are ready to scale but hit a growth plateau

Need strategic guidance in specific business areas

Ready to Be Our

Next Contestant?

Winner's Benefits Package

Is your healthcare tech business caught in a web of challenges that seem impossible to navigate? You're not alone. But fret not, there's a solution that can lead you to triumph –

the Expert Power Hour.

1. Maximum Visibility

Featured interview on "HealthTech Growth" podcast
- 300+ views within the first 48 hours
- Evergreen content for ongoing exposure
- Syndicated across 20 major media platforms
Dedicated article in a leading business publication
- 100M+ monthly readers
- Professional writing and promotion
- Permanent digital presence

Is your healthcare tech business caught in a web of challenges that seem impossible to navigate? You're not alone. But fret not, there's a solution that can lead you to triumph –

the Expert Power Hour.

2. Strategic Growth Support

Personal Business Health Check session
- One-on-one consultation with a PulsePoint Path Board Advisor
- Deep dive into your specific growth challenges
- Custom action plan for immediate implementation
Priority Access Package
- First-look at new funding opportunities
- Exclusive resource library access
- Direct introductions to relevant partners

Apply as a Contestant

Limited Time Remaining!

Next Episode:

JANUARY 23, 2025

Focus Area:

MARKET EXPANSION

Apply as a Contestant

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the HealthTech Showdown?

The HealthTech Showdown is a monthly pitch event where four selected HealthTech innovators present their businesses to a panel of industry experts and active investors. Contestants receive tailored feedback, industry exposure, and a chance to win a valuable growth support package. Additionally, 200 live attendees can gain insights from the expert panel and connect with other HealthTech leaders.

2. Who should apply as a contestant?

Ideal applicants are HealthTech companies that have achieved $2M+ in revenue or have secured $5M+ in funding. The event is best suited for businesses with market-ready solutions, a strong foundation, and a clear goal to scale in the healthcare space. If you’re ready to overcome growth challenges with strategic guidance, the HealthTech Showdown is designed for you.

3. How is the HealthTech Showdown different from other pitch events?

Unlike typical pitch events, HealthTech Showdown focuses on actionable feedback, hands-on guidance, and meaningful investor exposure. Contestants receive customized preparation, including strategic narrative development, financial modeling, and team alignment assessments, to maximize impact during the event.

4. What are the benefits for live attendees?

As a live attendee, you’ll access real-time insights from our expert panel, have opportunities to participate in Q&A sessions, and network with other leaders in the HealthTech industry. Attendees also receive early access to future contest applications and exclusive resource downloads.

5. What can I expect if I win?

Winners of each episode receive a high-value support package that includes:

Featured Interview and Media Exposure: Syndicated content across 20+ platforms, reaching millions.

Strategic Growth Support: A one-on-one Business Health Check session with a PulsePoint Path board advisor, tailored for your growth needs.

Priority Access Package: Direct connections to potential investors, an exclusive resource library, and early access to new funding opportunities.

6. What type of support will contestants receive before and after the event?

Contestants receive extensive pre-event support, including pitch refinement, financial model optimization, and team alignment assessment. During the event, our expert panel provides live, actionable feedback. Post-event, contestants benefit from ongoing investor relationship-building, capital readiness support, and strategic partnership development to help maintain growth momentum.

7. How does the application process work?

To apply, click on “Apply as a Contestant” and complete the application form with details about your company, goals, and market impact. Our team reviews each submission carefully, and selected contestants will receive instructions for the next steps.

8. How do I register as a live attendee?

Simply click “Register to Watch Live” on our homepage. Registration is free, but spaces are limited to 200 attendees per episode. By registering, you’ll also receive our weekly HealthTech insights newsletter, which you can unsubscribe from at any time.

9. Who is on the expert panel, and why should I trust their guidance?

Our expert panel includes seasoned advisors, investors, and industry veterans with decades of combined experience. With a record of 100+ successful HealthTech exits and over $500M in funding secured, our panelists are trusted voices in healthcare innovation, ready to provide targeted guidance that can drive real results.

10. What topics are covered during each episode?

Each episode focuses on a critical growth area such as:

Marketing and Lead Generation

Sales Process Optimization

Team Building and Retention

Investor Readiness and Funding

Contestants and attendees alike gain valuable insights that are directly applicable to their growth strategies.

11. What happens if I miss this episode?

Each episode of the HealthTech Showdown is part of a monthly series. If you miss this one, you can register for an upcoming episode or apply to be a contestant for a future session. Follow us on social media or sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on upcoming themes and application dates.

12. How can I refer a contestant or partner with PulsePoint Path?

We welcome partnerships with consultants, accelerators, and investors who can refer qualified contestants. As a referral partner, you’ll receive ready-to-use social graphics and email templates for easy sharing. Reach out to our team to learn more about partnership opportunities.