About this episode

Heath Fletcher interviews Doug Cohen about his journey in developing innovative technology for cancer detection.

This episode is part of a limited series called Money Ball in conjunction with the BLPN Club . BLPN's Money Ball program helps founders step up to the plate and knock fundraising out of the park. You'll hear about the people, their ventures, and their pitch-making experiences. In this episode of The Healthy Enterprise, host Heath Fletcher interviews Doug Cohen, the Co-Founder and CEO of IR Medtek, about his journey in developing a groundbreaking technology for cancer detection. Doug shares his unique background in mechanical engineering and how it led him to identify a significant gap in the healthcare market, particularly in skin cancer detection. The conversation delves into the development process of their innovative device, the challenges faced, and the importance of refining their pitch to investors through the Money Ball program. Doug emphasizes the value of collaboration, confidence in their technology, and the potential impact on patient care. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Money Ball and IR Medtek 01:14 Doug's Unique Background and Journey 02:27 Identifying the Gap in Cancer Detection 05:51 The Development Journey of the Technology 07:41 Current Progress and Future…

People in this episode

Host: Heath Fletcher

Guest: Doug Cohen

Topics covered

• fundraising
• cancer detection
• technology development
• entrepreneurship
• investor relations

Keywords

• fundraising
• cancer detection
• IR Medtek
• entrepreneurship
• pitch-making

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: IR Medtek, BLPN Club

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