2025 Summer Series; AI use cases and Product development 

A coffee chat series of short explainers to help founders understand Tech Tools for Health start-ups

Session 1 – AI 101: How Can You Use It, and What Kind Do You Need? Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Not all AI is created equal — and not every application needs generative tools. This session will break down different types of AI (predictive, generative, diagnostic, etc.) and where they can be used in biotech and health-tech. We'll explore how to assess what your business actually needs and how to avoid overbuilding or underinvesting.

Session 2 – Working with Big Tech: Getting Resources Without Losing Control. Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Collaborating with large tech companies can open doors — or bring red tape. In this session, we'll talk about how to partner strategically with Big Tech players, access tools and funding, and protect your IP and independence along the way.

Session 3 – Open Source vs. Proprietary: Choosing the Right Model. Wednesday, July 23, 2025

When building your product, should you go open source, license proprietary software, or develop in-house? This session explores the pros and cons of each path — especially in regulated environments like health and life sciences — and how to make a choice that supports your product and your business model.

Session 4 – Product Go-to-Market 101: Lessons from Big Tech. Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Learn how Big Tech companies think about launching, positioning, and selling new products — and how you can adapt those strategies to a startup context. We'll cover product-market fit, early customer feedback loops, and creating a GTM motion that scales with your company.

Session 5 – Ready to Scale: Building a Pricing Strategy for Profitability. Wednesday, August 6, 2025

You've got traction — now how do you grow revenue sustainably? This session digs into pricing models that work in health-tech, how to align price with value, and what to consider as you move from pilot to scale.

Session 6 – Hiring Right: Five Questions to Guide Early Team-Building. Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Your first hires set the tone for your culture and your growth. This session offers a framework to make confident hiring decisions — including five critical questions to ask before bringing someone on board, and tips for balancing skills, fit, and timing.