On this episode of StartUp Health NOW, dive into a compelling conversation with Lee Shapiro, managing partner of 7wire Ventures, as he unravels the complexities of digital health investment in today’s challenging market. Discover how successful healthcare startups are adapting to a landscape marked by IPO stagnation and reduced funding streams.
Modern healthcare is under growing pressure to evolve. Longer life expectancies, rising rates of chronic disease, and a widening disconnect between consumer expectations and traditional care models are driving the need for change. In this context, the emerging longevity sector offers a new lens through which to rethink health. Rather than focusing solely on lifespan, longevity emphasizes healthspan—the number of years individuals remain healthy and active. Through advances in diagnostics, biotechnology, therapeutics, AI, and digital health platforms, this field aims to slow, prevent, and even reverse age-related decline.
Bill Snyder is the Founder & CEO of Cylinder Health, a digital health company transforming how gastrointestinal (GI) care is delivered. With more than 70% of Americans experiencing GI issues multiple times a month, Cylinder addresses a significant and often overlooked area of healthcare through a comprehensive, virtual-first platform. The company provides members with personalized care plans, access to a coordinated team of gastroenterologists, dietitians, and health coaches, and tools for symptom tracking and behavior change. By partnering with employers and health plans, Cylinder improves outcomes, reduces absenteeism, and lowers total cost of care.
I had the opportunity to speak with Kirk Czonstka, SVP of Strategic Alliances at Garner Health. We share a common goal: to deliver high quality, affordable healthcare for all.
The healthcare industry stands at a pivotal moment. Facing complex challenges including labor shortages, clinician burnout, declining profitability, and low satisfaction, healthcare stakeholders are eager for solutions that can improve efficiency and effectiveness. During this time of heightened strain, generative AI presents a transformative opportunity. Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence that can create new content and ideas, including text, images, audio, code, etc. based on patterns learned from large datasets.
Erich Mounce is the CEO of Jasper Health, a platform designed to offer an end-to-end cancer care experience, supporting patients from diagnosis through survivorship. The company is evolving to deliver virtual clinical care alongside comprehensive services such as care navigation and addressing social determinants of health, all while driving value-based care transformation at the practice level. This holistic approach not only enhances patient outcomes but also helps reduce unnecessary costs.
The healthcare industry stands at a pivotal moment. Facing complex challenges including labor shortages, clinician burnout, declining profitability, and low satisfaction, healthcare stakeholders are eager for solutions that can improve efficiency and effectiveness. During this time of heightened strain, generative AI presents a transformative opportunity. Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence that can create new content and ideas, including text, images, audio, code, etc. based on patterns learned from large datasets.
Kili Preitauer is the CEO of Override Health, a platform bridging the gaps in traditional, fragmented pain care through virtual teams of chronic pain-trained physicians, physical therapists, coaches and behavioral health providers who individually treat chronic pain patients and collaborate to optimize patient outcomes.
As we move into 2025, the healthcare industry is positioned for even more significant change. The rapid growth of digital health solutions will continue to redefine care. With rising consumer demand for personalized, accessible treatments and new regulatory frameworks coming into play, we are entering an era where technology and healthcare are more intertwined than ever before. At 7wire Ventures, we see 2025 as a year of continued growth, with evolving opportunities across the sector.