The MedStartr Blog
Stories, event recaps, and insights from one of the world's largest healthcare innovation communities.
Prototype developed on MedStartr for Breast Cancer Survivors
Prototype developed on MedStartr for Breast Cancer Survivors One of the many projects that make us proud is the BraGGs bra for breast cancer survivors and previvors. Women who have had mastectomies and reconstruction often can not find a bra […]
September 4, 2012
It Takes Two to Tango: How the JOBS Act & Crowdfunding Platforms like MedStartr will Transform Healthcare
In April 2012, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS Act) was signed by the President of the United States into law. The JOBS Act designed to encourage IPOs, eases restrictions on private placements, permits crowdfunding and increases ownership thresholds before […]
August 21, 2012
MedStartr School: Using LinkedIn Effectively
Updated 8/25/2013
August 14, 2012
Avado: Patient Relationship Management — MedStartr's First Success Story!
by: Komal Garewal The Good News: Dave Chase, founder of Avado, fulfilled his funding goals after only 30 days on our platform! The Better News: His project is still being funding! With 29 days left, his project has been funded […]
August 4, 2012
MedStartr School: The Difference between Facebook and Twitter
At MedStartr, we've found that projects using social media for outreach and marketing have a better chance of achieving funding goals. But before you start tweeting, the most important thing to remember is that your followers on Twitter and Facebook […]
August 2, 2012
MedStartr School: How to drive everyone to your project: Get emBedded!
Crowdfunding isn't something you learned in your school days, so we are starting our own Crowdfunding Academy, a MedStartr School. Within this coursework you will learn all the methods that work and can even teach the class after 45 days […]
July 21, 2012
Nothing Beats a Great Project with Legs!
Most of us in healthcare remembers the "Nothing Beats a Great Pair of L'eggs" ad campaign from our youth. I was reminded of the line while I was speaking on a Panel the other day on healthcare crowdfunding at the […]
July 17, 2012
Huffington Post about MedStartr
Huffington Post about MedStartr Thanks to MedStartr Dave Chase, our launch has had amazing press. Thanks Dave!
July 10, 2012
Born on the 4th of July
Born on the 4th of July We Officially declared our Independence on the 4th of July, sending this missive out to the first 500 people who expressed interest in what we are doing. Check out our Declaration of Independence! With […]
July 8, 2012
Do you Have Questions about MedStartr, Ask them here!
Hey Folks, Welcome to Healthcare Crowdfunding. It is a new way for your innovative idea in healthcare to get early customers, access funding, and get noticed. We also provide Matching with the right industry mentors and companies through our Partner […]
July 8, 2012
The World’s Greatest Term Sheet
I have the distinct pleasure of owning and advising many startups that have received “Terms Sheets” from would be investors. Some are good, some are bad, and then there are some have hidden catches that make you lose millions. It […]
July 2, 2012
Welcome to MedTalkr
Hello and welcome to MedTalkr, the crowdsourced blog of the MedStartr community of healthcare innovators, patients, physicians, and partners. In this forum we all will discuss the ideas that get us excited, the ideas that we think can drive real […]
May 5, 2012