Join Founders League, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, and a cast of startup superstars on October 13 at 5pm for up-close view on the role startups play in bringing new solutions into the market. This event is free and open to the public but registration is required.
Making healthcare more affordable and more accessible is vital to our country’s economic future. But how? There may be no silver bullet, but we believe that startups—from early stage innovators to growing companies delivering at large scale—are an important piece of the puzzle.
On October 13, meet Rhode Island-based companies who defied the odds to see their ideas spring to life. Hear first-hand about the challenges and opportunities companies face when entering a complex industry, like the health and wellness arena. And, get perspective from an important player in the space: the insurers. Then, raise a toast and enjoy drinks and refreshments where participants can meet and forge new connections.
The discussion will be moderated by Betaspring Managing Director Melissa Withers and feature:
Rajiv Kumar, President and Chief Medical Officer at Virgin Pulse, has pioneered new approaches to leveraging social connections to enhance employee health and wellbeing. Rajiv was founder of ShapeUp, which was acquired by Virgin Pulse in 2016.
Mark Stewart, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at BCBSRI, who provides leadership and strategic direction for RI's largest...Read More