04 Nov 2026 | 04:00 PM GMT

Builders & Backers Series: From Funding to Scale

Participants:

Robert Garber Managing Partner7wire VenturesInvestor & Accelerators
Investor & Accelerators
Robert Garber
Managing Partner7wire Ventures
Francesca Wuttke Head of AdvisoryHLTHHealth Tech & Solutions
Health Tech & Solutions
Francesca Wuttke
Head of AdvisoryHLTH
Ankur Patel CEO/FounderOsler OS, IncHealth System & Providers
Health System & Providers
Ankur Patel
CEO/FounderOsler OS, Inc
Bradley Fryer Sales DirectorHLTHHealth Tech & Solutions
Health Tech & Solutions
Bradley Fryer
Sales DirectorHLTH
Eddy Ang Chief Medical OfficerUCLA Health Medicare Advantage PlanPayer & Insurer
Payer & Insurer
Eddy Ang
Chief Medical OfficerUCLA Health Medicare Advantage Plan
Frank Houshmand Head of market developmentTelemedicallHealth Tech & Solutions
Health Tech & Solutions
Frank Houshmand
Head of market developmentTelemedicall
Freddy Sotelo CEO & Co-founderNoravaStartup
Startup
Freddy Sotelo
CEO & Co-founderNorava
Grace Noboa Head, Product Innovation (former)Walgreens (former) | CEO startup advisorHealth Tech & Solutions
Health Tech & Solutions
Grace Noboa
Head, Product Innovation (former)Walgreens (former) | CEO startup advisor
Jenna Sorrells Donley Co-Founder, CEOHer RhythmsStartup
Startup
Jenna Sorrells Donley
Co-Founder, CEOHer Rhythms
JC
Jonathan Cohen Co-Founder, CEOEo IncStartup
JC
Startup
Jonathan Cohen
Co-Founder, CEOEo Inc
Malin Johansson Head of Life ScienceSleep CycleHealth Tech & Solutions
Health Tech & Solutions
Malin Johansson
Head of Life ScienceSleep Cycle
Shrawan Patel General PartnerPharmStars VenturesInvestor & Accelerators
Investor & Accelerators
Shrawan Patel
General PartnerPharmStars Ventures
Somya Tiwari Healthcare Research & Strategy ExecutiveMindbowserHealth Tech & Solutions
Health Tech & Solutions
Somya Tiwari
Healthcare Research & Strategy ExecutiveMindbowser
Susanne Gruber Strategic Advisor, Interim ExecutiveIgnited VisionProfessional Services
Professional Services
Susanne Gruber
Strategic Advisor, Interim ExecutiveIgnited Vision
VJ Bala VP Marketing Partnerships & GrowthResmedHealth Tech & Solutions
Health Tech & Solutions
VJ Bala
VP Marketing Partnerships & GrowthResmed

About this Meeting

Securing investment is a major milestone, but turning funding into sustainable growth is often the greater challenge. Healthcare companies must navigate complex buying cycles, regulatory requirements, evidence generation, and enterprise adoption while balancing investor expectations and commercial realities. As the market matures, attention is increasingly shifting from fundraising to execution.

As part of the Builders & Backers series, this roundtable brings together founders, investors, and healthcare leaders to explore what separates companies that scale successfully from those that struggle to move beyond early momentum.

Join us to discuss:

  • What separates healthcare companies that scale from those that stall?
  • How do startups move from pilots to enterprise adoption?
  • What are investors looking for after the funding round?
  • What role do strategic partnerships play in accelerating growth?

About Us

HLTH Inc. is a dynamic community delivering unique value to the healthcare industry through a mix of unparalleled global events, inspirational content, and impact-driven initiatives.

USA Event Dates

  • 2026 | HLTH: Nov 15 – 18 | Las Vegas, NV | Register | Sponsor
  • 2027 | ViVE: Mar 14 – 17 | Nashville, TN | Register | Sponsor
  • 2027 | HLTH: Oct 17 – 20 | Las Vegas, NV
  • 2028 | ViVE: Apr 23 – 26 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 2028 | HLTH: Nov 12 – 15 | Las Vegas, NV

Europe Event Dates

  • 2027 | HLTH Europe: Jun 21 – 24 | Amsterdam, NH | Sponsor
  • 2028 | HLTH Europe: Jun 19 – 22 | Amsterdam

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