The Pitch #149 Dopl
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Oct 30, 2024 Ryan James, CEO of Doppel Technologies, discusses revolutionary telerobotic ultrasound systems designed to enhance healthcare access for rural America. He outlines the need for investment to improve healthcare equity. Elizabeth Yin, an angel investor at Mercury, brings insights on how innovative banking solutions can support startups in this sector. Together, they explore the impact of 5G technology on remote medical procedures and the regulatory challenges foreign firms face in the U.S. healthcare market.
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Telerobotic Pig Heart Procedure
- Ryan James and his co-founders successfully performed a minimally invasive heart procedure on a pig.
- The procedure was done telerobotically, with the electrophysiologist in Chicago and the system in Seattle.
Software is Key
- Existing robots and devices are sufficient for telerobotic procedures.
- The crucial missing piece was a software stack to connect everything, which is where Doppel's IP lies.
First-Mover Advantage
- Doppel aims to be first to market with a telerobotic ultrasound system in the U.S.
- This first-mover advantage will create a moat, allowing them to scale into rural hospitals and gather data for semi-autonomous and, eventually, fully autonomous procedures.