Catalyzing change for
early-stage startups
About BTA
Founded in 2015 by HITLAB and NYC/EDC with the vision of catalyzing and accelerating emerging digital healthcare technologies. Breakthrough bridges the gap between industry-leading healthcare companies and the promising digital health startups that will help shape our tomorrow.
Mission statement:
Our goal is to positively impact healthcare and life sciences together to create a healthier & more connected world. We will accomplish this accelerating the development and adoption of digital solutions for patients and providers, based on evidence and championing the emergence of these solutions at a global level.
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:
Bridging The Gap
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.
Breakthrough Alliance Board
Our board members are from leaders in the global health system
William (Bill) Taranto
Founder & President
Jonathan Hahn
Chief Information Officer
& Investor Digital Health
Mikko Baylosis
Project Manager
Wayne Talleur
Chief Financial Officer
Fernando Gomez-Baquero
Director of Runway and Spinouts
Amy West
Principal Director, Advisory Services
Harsha Murthy
Managing Partner
Lauren Schafer
Venture Operations
Dr. Sheldon Elman, MD
Chairman & Co-Founder
Emily Kagen Trenchard
VP, Digital & Innovation Strategy
Wen Dombrowski
Founding Principal & Chief
Convergence Officer
Chrysanthi Dori
Vice President, Tech Services
David Berger
CEO
April Smith Hirak
Regional Health Administrator
Dr. Glennis Mehra
Director (NYU Langone)
Carl Rosen
CEO & Founder
Lee Shapiro
Managing Partner
Randy Subramany
Director, Supply Chain
Alba Zurriaga
Head of Global Innovation Strategy
