Maayan Cohen On Raising $70 Million To Improve Your Heart Health
Dec 21, 2021
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Maayan Cohen, CEO of Hello Heart, talks about her journey from a small town in Israel to becoming a scientist and the personal experience that led her to start Hello Heart. She shares lessons on leadership from joining the army and discusses the impact of management consulting on her entrepreneurial mindset. Cohen also explains the decision to start a digital health startup in Silicon Valley and highlights the importance of building a strong team and the impact they have made on heart health.
Hello Heart raised $70 million in funding to improve heart health using technology.
Hello Heart focuses on partnering with self-insured employers and health funds to offer personalized heart health solutions.
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Mayan Cohen, the guest on the podcast, shares her journey from growing up in Israel and volunteering as an EMT, to studying biotechnology and eventually pursuing an MBA. Her passion for science, medicine, and healthcare drove her to create a company that empowers individuals to understand and improve their own health.
The Genesis of Hello Heart and Its Unique Value Proposition
After experiencing the challenges of managing medical records and supporting her boyfriend through a brain tumor diagnosis, Mayan Cohen founded Hello Heart. This software solution helps individuals track and understand their heart health, providing personalized insights and interventions. The B2B2C business model focuses on partnering with self-insured employers and health funds to offer Hello Heart to their members.
Scaling Hello Heart and the Importance of Mission
Hello Heart has raised $70 million in funding and currently has 130 employees. As the company has grown, Mayan Cohen emphasizes the shift from being the main engine to building a strong team that shares the same mission and vision. Passion and care for helping people drive Hello Heart's success, alongside key business metrics.
Maayan Cohen is the cofounder and CEO of Hello Heart which is the leader in cardiovascular digital therapeutics. They help people understand and improve their heart health using technology. The company has raised $70 million from top tier investors such as Khosla Ventures, Social Capital, IVP, or Google to name a few.
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