🏆 New challenge cohort 🏆 In partnership with VSP Vision, we’re pleased to announce the cohort for the inaugural #VSPVisionInnovationChallenge, an open call for startups transforming and enhancing the eye care patient experience: Lens2Recycle, machineMD, Ophthalytics Inc, RevitalVision and Vision Science Labs. Visit the MATTER blog to learn more about the finalists and the showcase taking place on August 15 ➡️ https://bit.ly/4eWw3f7
MATTER
Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois 15,352 followers
We help people and organizations transform ideas into solutions that improve the healthcare experience.
About us
At MATTER, we believe collaboration is the best way to improve healthcare. The MATTER collaborative includes more than 800 current and alumni startups from around the world, working together with dozens of hospitals and health systems, universities and industry-leading companies to build the future of healthcare. Together we are accelerating innovation, advancing care and improving lives. For more information, visit matter.health and follow @MATTERhealth.
- Website
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http://www.matter.health
External link for MATTER
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2014
- Specialties
- Biopharma, Medical IT, Diagnostics, Healthcare, Digital Health, Entrepreneurship, Startups, Life Sciences, and Biotech
Locations
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Primary
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza
Suite 1230
Chicago, Illinois 60654, US
Employees at MATTER
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David Ormesher
Strategy, Growth, Leadership - as an entrepreneur, I have an insatiable appetite for finding fresh solutions to unmet needs.
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Chris Seper
Chris Seper is an Influencer Media Executive | Successful Entrepreneur & Startup CEO | Content & Digital Media Strategist | Experienced in journalism, healthcare, artificial…
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Nicole J Walker
Advisor | Board Member | Private Investor
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Dan Lyne
Executive Vice President | CBRE | Global Health & Life Sciences
Updates
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⭐ Meet the newest additions to the MATTER community: Arithmedics, Armor Medical Inc, BAKS Medical, Ciconia Medical, Elythea (YC S23), Emboa Medical, Expect Fitness, Malama Health, NUA SURGICAL, Parent Ready, Inc., PLU Ophthalmic, Rheumera, Vasowatch and Virtual Hallway. Over the last few months, 14 startups became part of the MATTER community as Select members. Our new members span different areas of healthcare, from maternal healthcare to medical devices and more. Learn more about our new members ➡️ https://bit.ly/4bFuj6P
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🚀 Calling all healthcare innovators! Don't miss this exciting opportunity to apply for the Sixth Annual Digital Health Awards. Showcase your groundbreaking work and earn recognition for transforming healthcare with digital innovations! 👉 Apply now: https://shorturl.at/alwD2 #DHHFA24 #DigitalHealth #DigitalHealthAwards24
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Caroline Pearson of Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI) returns for another insightful conversation, diving deep into PHTI’s latest report on virtual musculoskeletal (MSK) solutions that assessed three categories: 💪App-based exercise therapy 🧑⚕️Physical therapist-guided solutions 📱Remote therapeutic monitoring-augmented PT Discover how these innovative solutions are transforming patient care and outcomes for MSK disorders and PHTI’s plans for assessing two additional areas — digital hypertension management and mental/behavioral health. Register today: https://bit.ly/3RA8EGh
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⭐ Startup Spotlight! 🗣️The Startup: Cylinder 💡The Solution: Bill Snyder, founder and CEO of Cylinder, is on a mission to revolutionize digestive healthcare. By combining groundbreaking research with a robust virtual platform, Cylinder is making GI care more accessible and affordable. Discover how Cylinder is changing lives and improving health outcomes in our latest blog post. #HealthcareInnovation #DigestiveHealth #StartupSuccess https://lnkd.in/gS-ijUzs
Startup Spotlight: Cylinder
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Join us and Maia Hightower, MD, MPH, MBA on July 30 for a conversation on how AI has played a transformative role in addressing and reducing health disparities among communities that have been historically marginalized and innovative strategies to close the gap. The conversation will be moderated by MATTER CEO Steven Collens. For more information and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/3W9FmRt
The Role of AI in Advancing Health Equity
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Join over 500 Midwest founders and local & national capital providers for two days of knowledge-packed content and curated networking, all geared toward accelerating the flow of capital in our region. 🌟 Keynote Opening Remarks from Jenny Just, Founder of Peak6 Capital ♠️ Poker Night Reception… prizes included! 🎤 Over 60 expert presentations catered toward early-seed stage founder, growth stage founder and investor audiences Purchase tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gRv92XgT #CapitalSummit2024 #TCWCapitalSummit #TCW24 #TechChicagoWeek
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Congratulations to MATTER member AgileMD on their recent feature in Crain's Chicago Business! "In addition to backing from UChicago's Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, AgileMD was one of the first companies in the health sciences startup accelerator MATTER. The company, which has received nearly $3 million in federal funding, is backed by MATTER, the Polsky Center, Y Combinator and Rock Health." https://lnkd.in/e7qZ7KKf
UChicago-born early warning device for sepsis gets FDA nod
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Exciting news from MATTER: We're moving… twice! 🗓️ On July 16, we'll open temporary offices on the fifth floor of The Merchandise Mart. This space, a former technology incubator, will accommodate all our events, partner programs and collaborative work. 🗓️ In April 2025, we'll relocate to spectacular new offices on the second floor of the same building. The new space will feature soaring ceilings, ample windows with stunning views of the Chicago River and city and a prime location near all building amenities. 🤝 Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to cultivate a vibrant healthcare innovation community! https://lnkd.in/g7Yj3RvP
MATTER is moving
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Innovation isn't always about disruptive, high-risk ventures. Sometimes it's about uncovering value in existing processes and minimizing risks. Join 10Pearls for an insightful session with Jill Dillingham, vice president of healthcare for global digital strategy and delivery developer. Jill will share an iterative approach to innovation, focusing on the importance of understanding the individual pain points and needs of both buyers and users. Discover how their core principles, empathize, strategize and design, can help you on an iterative journey that provides significant value to your organization, both in the short and long term. For more information and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/3VNfr0o
MATTER Lunch & Learn: Innovation Doesn't Always Mean Disruption
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