Fasten Your Seatbelts: Health Tech Founders on the Messy Middle

A FIRESIDE CHAT SERIES ON SCALING HEALTH TECH

“This isn’t a success story, this is a story in the making.” — Dr. Paulina Cecula, Co-Founder, Dama Health and Capital Readiness Program Alum Alum

You’ve built something great—now what?

The hardest part isn’t innovation, it’s adoption. Breaking through the messy middle means navigating complex regulations, securing funding, and proving long-term value.

Startups that scale don’t just build—they adapt. As Science Center CEO and President, Tiffany Wilson, points out, founders who master capital efficiency, deep customer alignment, and the shift from founder to CEO are the ones who break through.

This series brings those lessons to life—spotlighting founders tackling these challenges in real-time.

March 6th Founder Spotlight

Featuring
Kirthika Parmeswaran, Founder & CEO of Vital Start Health and Capital Readiness Program Alum

From inspiration to traction
Kirthika is breaking into one of the toughest markets in digital health. Her company recently secured its first Employer EAP Pilot and launched its Psychosocial Wellness service through health insurance—proving that payer adoption is possible.

How did she do it?
Join us for a conversation on what works, what doesn’t, and what founders need to know about scaling in health tech.

Why Attend?

• Struggling to secure funding? Progress with payers moving slowly? Hear how founders adapted, pivoted, and found a path forward.
• Take home proven strategies: from payer adoption to employer pilots and scaling efficiently.
• Learn what’s working now: so you don’t waste time on what doesn’t.