I asked Jonathan Ng, founder and CEO of Iterative Health (formerly known as Iterative Scopes, an AI in GI startup) why investors recently…
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Gastroenterologist Dr. Michael Owens did a thought experiment during the pandemic period. He asked himself, what would I do with my time if…
Dr. Larry Kosinski needs no introduction. As a leader, he’s known for innovating, for breaking away from the norm and be a…
As I write this note, I’m beginning to wonder what GI care means anymore. Just a few years ago, we were so…
Data is indeed the new oil. Consider the strangeness of the scenario. GI doctors are supplying the fuel everyday that’s…
In November 2021, a month after Dr. Haytham Gareer joined Geneoscopy as CMO, the company raised $105 million in funding. The company is…
While COVID was on and people sought help through meditation apps, the business world of behavioral health made a big announcement.…
Sonia Grego (Co-Founder at Coprata):Oura Ring for sleep. WHOOP for activity. Now, Coprata Smart Toilet for stool It’s something that…
A few years ago Virgo was taking shape as a storage system for endoscopy videos. With persistence and the right pivoting, it’s amazing what Matt and his team at Virgo have been able to do. Their Northstar goal is to change the standard of care by saving data. You’ve heard of the new adage: ‘data is the new oil’. With the advent of AI in GI, it shouldn’t be a surprise then that Virgo will dramatically influence GI care in the coming years.
GI doctors are conditioned to function the way they have for the last 10-15-20-30 years. But the industry is shifting gears. Technology and business forces are disrupting the norm as we know it. Physicians want to change but fear grips them as they do. Most don’t talk about their concerns openly fearing ridicule of their peers. Watch Dr. Fehmida Chipty’s fascinating narration unfold fundamental issues of gastroenterology.