May 8th, 2025 at 11 am EST
Apply now to be one of just 4 selected innovators on our next HealthTech Showdown.
Ready to Fast-Track Your
HealthTech Journey?
Present your solution directly to active investors seeking their next success AND healthcare decision-makers ready to implement new technologies.
Selected contestants receive exclusive bootcamp preparation with TEDx speaker coaching, strategic guidance from our 12-domain advisory board, and immediate media exposure across 20+ platforms —turning your innovation into a must-have for both funders and healthcare providers.
Are You Experiencing Any of
These Common Challenges?
Need to boost funding and investor interest to grow faster?
Frustrated by slow sales cycles or complex healthcare regulations?
Struggling to position your solution uniquely in the crowded HealthTech space?
Looking for practical strategies to build a resilient, high-performing team?
HealthTech Showdown provides real, results-driven solutions tailored to your company.
Join only four contestants each month who receive exclusive preparation and targeted support, including:
Your solution is market-ready with demonstrated traction
You have users on your platform and are raising seed and above funding
You're ready to scale and need strategic guidance to reach the next level
You thrive on collaborative problem-solving and value diverse perspectives
Your solution is market-ready with demonstrated traction
You have users on your platform and are raising seed and above funding
You're ready to scale and need strategic guidance to reach the next level
You thrive on collaborative problem-solving and value diverse perspectives
How to Win as a HealthTech Showdown Contestant
Step 1: Get Clear on Your Goal
Before you pitch, you need clarity. Are you aiming for:
Funding to scale your business?
Enterprise contracts to land high-value deals?
Referral partnerships to expand your market reach?
Schedule your Clarity Call to define your primary goal and strategy.
Step 2: Build Your Perfect Pitch
Read "Close the Deal" - Master the psychology of high -converting pitches.
Craft Your Pitch - Develop a clear, compelling ask that aligns with your goal.
Submit for Review - Get expert feedback to refine your pitch.
Step 3: Master Your Delivery
Work with a TEDx Speaker Coach - Elevate your presence and speaking skills.
Meet Your Advisory Group- Get strategic insights from industry experts.
Submit Hot Seat Questions- Get direct feedback on your
biggest challenges.
Step 4: Rally Your Champions
Invite Your Network- Ensure your supporters show up live and vote for you.
Step 5: Own the Stage & Close the Deal
Deliver Your Perfect Pitch – Present with confidence in front of investors & decision-makers.
Why Apply Now? Limited Contestant Spots Open!
Elevate Your Business with Industry Experts
May 8th, 2025 at 11 am EST
Pitch
Refinement
Fine-tune your presentation with our acting and TEDx speaker coach, innovation attorney with 16+ years of regulatory expertise
Market
Positioning
Optimize your go-to-market strategy with our CMO and/or marketing advisor, brand strategist behind multiple high-growthhealthcare ventures
Financial
Narrative
Strengthen your funding story with our advisors who have collectively guided companies to secure $100M+ in investments
Leadership
Presence
Master executive communication with experienced executive placement and optimization advisors, specializing in high-stakes presentations
Why This Matters
Lock in your place to showcase your innovation on the HealthTech Showdown stage. This opportunity is designed for companies ready to scale, with a market-ready solution and a demonstrated record of success.
WHO are we?
We are a HealthTech Growth Catalyst.
The PulsePoint Path team accelerates health tech leaders’ business growth by:
Identifying and bridging organizational gaps
Saving their time
Saving their energy and
Saving their resources
Our Panel of Judges
· 20+ years healthcare & technology experience
· Specializes in growth & operational improvement
· Portfolio includes Incora Health, Vy.Tech, Spartina Biotech
· $10M+ raised for tech startups
· Focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage technology
· Expertise in U.S. market entry strategies
· Manages $100M+ in health tech assets
· Specializes in seed and Series A investments
· Profolios includes Leash Bio, IgniteData, and Paterna Biosciences
· Invests $100K-$1M in early-stage healthcare
· Portfolio achieves 78% average annual growth
· Unique crowd-validation investment approach
· Directly invests in digital health and med tech companies
· Provides more than capital by offering strategic support
· Partners with companies to scale and enhance their business
· CTO, expert in tech adoption & compliance
· Former executive, board member, and educator
· HIMSS recipient, podcast host, speaker, author
Next Live Event On May 8th, 2025 at 11 am EST
Success Stories
Frequently Asked Questions
Extended 1-on-1 interview, broadcast across 20+ media platforms
Professional article and promotional spotlight in Medium Business Magazine with 100 Million monthly visitors
Priority consideration for funding opportunities from our investment partners
Strategic growth advisory session with PulsePoint Path's board Industry-wide recognition as a HealthTech innovator to watch
HealthTech Showdown Contestant FAQ
Q1. Who is eligible to apply as a contestant in the HealthTech Showdown?
Eligible applicants are established HealthTech startups with proven market readiness, ideally created a minimal viable product that is currently having users using its products/services. The company is generating revenue and aquired early stage funding. We seek companies with a strong drive to scale, solve pressing healthcare challenges, and a commitment to collaborative problem-solving. Those leaders must be coachable as well as confident in their ability to quickly and effictively adopt plans to meet the market needs. Companies who value multidimentional approach to problem solving and with leaders who have a growth mindset.
Q2. What type of support will contestants receive?
Selected contestants benefit from:
● Pitch Perfect Mastery: Guidance from a TEDx speaker coach to refine and elevate your pitch by disecting their script into 8 persuasive factors to meet 9 communication styles and 5 buyer personas. Create suggestions on improving each sales or investor pitch to become a neccessity in the market not just a good option to have.
● Boardroom Strategic Advisory: A private session customized with executives and advisors who can help to achieve the company's next quarter focus in order to become less choatic and stressful and becoming more at ease and productive.
● Direct Investor Exposure: The chance to pitch drectly to HealthTech-focused investors actively seeking new opportunities. We match each VIP contestant with a set of panel of investors and enterprise decision-makers who are ready to implement their solution. Therefore each virtual game show has a theme. For example every March is for Women's Health, every April is for Digital Health and Remote Care, every May is for Mental Health and Sleep Medicine etc.
● Winner’s Spotlight Package: Winner gain $800 scholarship and exclusive post-event features, including a media interview syndicated with press releases over 150+ platforms across the US, Candana, UK, and Europe, this broader industry visibility creates SEO optimization and a brand awareness campaign for the winners. All other contestants will be mentioned in the press releases without the full articles written on their behalf like the winner's prizes.
Q3. What are the benefits of participating in the HealthTech Showdown?
Participating in the HealthTech Showdown provides contestants with:
● Targeted Exposure: Present your innovation to influential investors and industry leaders.
● Tailored Advisory: Personalized feedback to overcome growth hurdles and refine your market strategy.
● Enhanced Credibility: Position your brand as a top HealthTech contender through media exposure and post-event features
Q4. How are contestants selected?
Contestants are chosen based on their business readiness, growth potential, and alignment with the HealthTech Showdown’s mission to promote scalable healthcare solutions. This selection process ensures that each participant can benefit meaningfully from the support and exposure offered. Once you have paid for your spot, we will conduct a Clarity call interview with you to determine the right fit. Then place you in the event that most fit your market niche. If on the Clarity Call we both decided this is not a good fit. We will return the full investment to you.
Q5. How does the application process work?
The application process is simple:
1. Click “Secure Your VIP Spot” to get your VIP ticket
2. Put down the registration fee then you will be directed to fill in your company's mission, describing your growth goals and market impact.
3. After submission, you can book a Clarity Call with our team to confirm alignment.
4. Qualified candidates will receive an email from Hello@PulsePointPath.com with instructions to begin your pre-show Bootcamp activities with Pitch Perfect Practice and Boardroom.
Q6. What is the time commitment for contestants?
Contestants commit to a brief pre-event preparation (around 2-3 hours) with coaching sessions and strategic meetings. The more you put in the more you get out. Read the "Close the Deal" book and complete the worksheet to create your pefect pitch and submit your script for persuation review. After your Clarity Call, you will have a 45minute Boardroom with advisors who can create additional paths and open doors to new business relationships. The live game show is held virtually, block 90 minutes, and winners will have additional follow-up opportunities to capitalize on their exposure.
Q7. What do I receive when my company wins the HealthTech Showdown?
Each episode winner receives:
● Growth Resources: Qualified to gain access to tools and services we have from investor relations to list of critical summits to attend to accelerate scaling. ($35,000 value)
● Media Spotlight: A featured interview and professional article spotlight across 150+ major platforms. ($5,000 value)
● Strategic Growth Session: Advisory time with PulsePoint Path board members to plan your next growth moves. ($3,000 value)
● Investor Consideration: Priority introduction to investment partners looking for the next big opportunity in HealthTech (Priceless)
● Cash Value: $800 scholarship paid to you
Q8. What costs are involved in participating?
There is $1,000 investment for contestants, and selected participants gain access to all preparation resources as part of the program. The program is a competitive opportunity intended for committed startups that meet the qualification criteria. These personalized activities and resources matching is intented for companies who are ready to scale quickly. Without this high intentional Bootcamp and game show, we are unable to vet companies properly to introducing them to our network of investors and decision-makers.
Q9. What if my company isn’t selected this time?
If you aren’t selected for the immediate event and we see potential in your company, we will work with you to find a right event for you since we have multiple themes throughout the year. In the case we truly do not see a good fit, we will issue a refund at 100% and give you feedback on why you are not selected. Each HealthTech Showdown episode is limited to four contestants, so we encourage applications from companies dedicated to scaling in the healthcare field and able to commit ~4-5 hours of their time.
Q10. How will participating in the HealthTech Showdown impact my brand?
Participating in the HealthTech Showdown raises your brand’s visibility, positioning you as an industry leader and showcasing your innovation to key investors, partners, and media outlets. It’s an opportunity to create lasting connections and gain invaluable insights into advancing your business
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