

Healthtech Pigeon
SomX
Like normal healthtech news but, you know, not boring.
The team at SomX bring you the audio version of the weekly Healthtech Pigeon newsletter - a panel show with journalists, VCs, podcasters, entrepreneurs, execs and those with a strong opinion to make things interesting. Regular hosts and guests are Dr James Somauroo, Jessica Smith, Belle Taylor, Huw Penson, Jess Farmery from the SomX team.
🐦 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com
🚀 Learn how SomX can help your healthtech company at www.somx.health
The team at SomX bring you the audio version of the weekly Healthtech Pigeon newsletter - a panel show with journalists, VCs, podcasters, entrepreneurs, execs and those with a strong opinion to make things interesting. Regular hosts and guests are Dr James Somauroo, Jessica Smith, Belle Taylor, Huw Penson, Jess Farmery from the SomX team.
🐦 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com
🚀 Learn how SomX can help your healthtech company at www.somx.health
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Feb 25, 2024 • 56min
It's not bad, you're just reading it wrong.
Join James and Huw as they take a deep-dive into the week’s healthtech news and views, joined by Director of Data Strategy and Partnerships at Arcturis Data., Christie Brooks.This week: [01:45] - 23andMe considers splitting up company to revive stock price[10:20] - Artificial intelligence is making critical health care decisions. The sheriff is MIA.[35:50] -Tools for Better Data Interoperability Are Here — But Providers Aren’t Adopting Them🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with Huw on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Christie on LinkedIn📖 Learn more about the SomX team at https://somx.health

Feb 23, 2024 • 47min
A Nice Day in Dystopia
Join Jessica and Huw as they take a deep-dive into the week’s healthtech news and views, joined by TORTUS CEO, Dr Dom Pimenta.This week: [01:50] - TORTUS secures $4.2M Seed Funding for clinical documentation automation[29:00] - Healthcare executives are investing in digital health tech without seeing an ROI[37:50] - Majority of data informing NICE’s appraisals of ‘poor quality’🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with Huw on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Dom on LinkedIn📖 Learn more about the SomX team at https://somx.health

Feb 11, 2024 • 35min
It’s not easy being green 🌱
Join Jessica and Jess as they take a deep-dive into the week’s healthtech news and views, joined by IBIS Capital Vice President, Bracy Fertig.This week: [02:45] - Double Take: This Singapore Healthtech Startup Develops ‘Digital Twins’ To Manage Chronic Diseases[13:05] - Amazon Unveils New Program To Tackle Chronic Disease. But Will It Help Cure A Sick Nation?-[24:25] - Elon Musk's Neuralink Has Implanted Its First Chip in a Human Brain. What's Next?🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🎟️ Register for The HealthTechX Summit here - Use HTX24SMITH for 30% off your ticket🖇 Connect with Bracy on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Jess on LinkedIn📖 Learn more about the SomX team at https://somx.health

Feb 4, 2024 • 35min
When you need something done right...💪
Jessica and Huw take a deep dive into the week’s healthtech news and views, with help from DocComs CEO Roseanna JaggardThis week: [02:55] - Edinburgh startup making 3D-printed tumours raises £4.2m[08:15] - Wearable device monitors tumour size and displays it in an app[16:35] - Virtual ward costs twice that of inpatient care, study finds[26:45] - What will happen if doctors can’t use WhatsApp?🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with Roseanna on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Huw on LinkedIn📖 Learn more about the SomX team at https://somx.health

Jan 28, 2024 • 27min
Heart failure? Big deal(s)
Jessica and Huw take a deep dive into the week’s healthtech news and views.This week: [02:05] - Digital health startups are running out of cash — firesales are expected[13:40] - General Catalyst to acquire nonprofit system Summa Health[17:40] - New UK rules will drastically lower the number of women able to angel invest in startups🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Huw on LinkedIn📖 Learn more about the SomX team at https://somx.health

Jan 21, 2024 • 46min
The Warm Embrace of Health AI
James, Jessica and nen's Francesca Wuttke take a deep dive into the week’s healthtech news and views.🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with James on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Francesca on LinkedIn📖 Learn more about the SomX team at https://somx.health

Jan 14, 2024 • 46min
Biomarkers, Regulation and Death 💀
A discussion on alternative funding methods for health tech companies, exploring evergreen funds. Difficulties of finding LPs for venture capital funds. Challenges in the crowded wearables market, need for a platform to compare devices. FDA approval of QVIN's QPad, a menstrual pad for biomarker testing. Excitement for upcoming live HealthTechPigeon podcast event.

Jan 7, 2024 • 48min
When the beat drops...🎶
Jessica, James and Huw take a deep dive into the week’s healthtech news and views.This week: [00:20] - Goldman Sachs Asset Management raises $650 mln for life sciences fund[13:15] - Overhyped? Digital Health Executive Anti-Predictions For Healthcare In 2024[25:40] - Warner & UK HealthTech trial ‘music as medicine’[36:15] - What's the deal with ZOE?🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with James on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Huw on LinkedIn📖 Learn more about the SomX team at https://somx.health

Dec 10, 2023 • 56min
Quick! To the Robotarium!
Join Jessica, James and Huw as they take a deep dive into the week's healthtech news and views.This week: [14:35] - ☢️ The doctor will call you now: are remote GP appointments safe?[37:10] - 🔄 Generative AI could revolutionize health care — but not if control is ceded to big tech🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with James on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Faris on LinkedIn📖 Learn more about the SomX team at https://somx.health

Dec 3, 2023 • 43min
If at first you don't succeed...
Jessica, James and Huw (accompanied by the dog chorus) take a deep dive into the week’s healthtech news and views, discussing Amazon's latest healthcare play and the value of biomarkers in consumer healthtech.This week: [10:20] - Why Consumers Should Care About Biomarkers — And How Technology Developers and Manufacturers Can Bridge the Gap[27:05] - Amazon (AMZN) Bets on One Medical After Past Health-Care Initiatives Sputter🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with James on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Huw on LinkedIn📖 Learn more about the SomX team at https://somx.health