

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 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

Nov 26, 2023 • 40min
All's Phare in Health and Tech
Join Jessica, James and Huw as they take a deep dive into the week's healthtech news and views.This week: [10:05] - How the shakeup at OpenAI underscores the need for AI standards in health care[23:50] - EPR target for 90% of NHS trusts to go live is met early[28:10] - Toku’s AI platform predicts heart conditions by scanning inside your eye🗞 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

Nov 19, 2023 • 31min
Building Blocks and Bevvies🍺
Join James & Jessica as they take a deep dive into the week's healthtech news and views.This week: [00:05] - 📲 Smartphones and speakers may be able to detect alcohol intoxication by analysing voice patterns[16:40] - 📠 OECD health report defines digital health as emerging health determinant🗞 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📖 Learn more about the SomX team at https://somx.health


