The intersection of today's and tomorrow's digital healthcare.
Founded in 2015 by HITLAB and NYC/EDC with the vision of catalyzing and accelerating emerging digital healthcare technologies.
Catalyzing change for early-stage startups
Breakthrough bridges the gap between industry-leading companies and promising digital health startups that will shape our tomorrow. Selected startups receive:
Opportunities to develop strategic relationships with industry leading brands.
Zero cost to apply, zero cost to participate, no equity taken by HITLAB.
Refinement of key concepts and prototypes from healthcare professionals.
Design and implementation of a study to rapidly verify the core innovation.
We partner with innovative startups to spark change in digital healthcare delivery.
Through an annual application, as well as a wealth of unique networking opportunities, we open our doors to promising startups, with the aim of helping them overcome the hurdle of research and fostering connections with global healthcare brands who could benefit from innovative technologies.
Sponsoring Members Include:
Breakthrough bridges the gap between industry-leading healthcare companies and the promising digital health startups that will help shape our tomorrow.
Amplify Your Impact on Global Healthcare.
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Expand your influence and grow your network through exclusive events.
Access insight, industry trends and breaking news.
Receive clean transcripts and slides from all live events.
Accelerate your networking with VIP introductions each month.
Stay informed on the latest trends in global digital health investments.
Private monthly salons and exclusive digital health book author Q&As.
Our board members are from industry-leading companies
William (Bill) Taranto
Founder & President
Jonathan Hahn
Chief Information Officer
Pat Verduin
Chief Technology Officer
Mikko Baylosis
Project Manager
Wayne Talleur
Chief Financial Officer
Fernando Gomez-Baquero
Director of Runway and Spinouts
Patrick Pilch
Co-Founder & Director
Healthcare Excellence & Innovation
Jim McGough
Co-Founder
Heather Cole-Lewis
Clinical Scientist, Health Equity
Guy Eiferman
Partner
Judith Dunn
Executive in Residence (EIR)
Sean Dowling
Managing Director, Strategic Ventures
Lauren Schafer
Venture Operations
Harsha Murthy
Managing Partner
Emily Kagen
VP, Digital & Innovation Strategy
Amy West
Head of US Digital
Health & Innovation Strategy
Robin Roberts
Co-Founder, Managing Director – Head of Strategy
Dr. Sheldon Elman, MD
Chairman & Co-Founder
Wen Dombrowski
Founding Principal & Chief
Convergence Officer
Chrysanthi Dori
Vice President, Tech Services
Olivier Rabenschlag
Founding Partner
April Smith Hirak
Regional Health Administrator
David Berger
CEO
