NYU faculty and entrepreneurs are making news as thought-leaders and market disruptors.
By: Helene Rutledge (NYU Stern ’97) It’s common knowledge that the US healthcare system has many problems. Despite spending more than any other country in the world, $4.7 trillion —
The NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge Finalist team raised $2.8 million in a round led by Link Ventures and participation from Neo and prominent figures from companies including Disney and Valentino.
As we head into the semi-finals of the 2023-24 NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge, CARA Systems reflects on how the experience has helped them refine their venture.
Approximately three years ago, a close relative of mine required neural rehabilitation. In my search for an accessible and engaging solution that would enable them to exercise at home, I found a gap in the market. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find a solution that was both effective and affordable, providing the flexibility necessary for home rehabilitation.
Founded by Joe Landolina (Tandon ’14) and Isaac Miller (Stern ’12), Cresilon aims to save lives through quick treatment to stop blood loss.
Jackson’s goal as a tutor was simple: to help students excel academically, but as he expanded his customer base, he recognized a consistent pattern: students, regardless of their school, grade level, or background, wait weeks to receive feedback on their assessments.
Emergency room doctors Yomna Nassef (CAS ‘08) and Evan Ou have seen first hand how lack of followup support has hurt patients. ContinueWell aims to solve this through its AI-powered platform, automating a tailored plan for hospital care.
NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge winner, Vital Audio Systems Inc. was featured by Poets and Quants as one of 2023’s Most Disruptive MBA Startups.
The FireBeats team aims to keep firefighters safer and healthier using an AI-based remote monitoring app collecting physiological data such as heart rate, sleep pattern, and activity levels.
