Navierre and Swiss Re have partnered to help policyholders live longer, healthier lives. By integrating Navierre’s platform with Swiss Re’s insurance expertise, this partnership empowers individuals to address rising mortality while providing insurers with critical insights—enabling them to launch solutions that create mutual value for both their business and policyholders.

February 19, 2025 – As Americans face shorter lifespans compared to their global peers and insurers grapple with a decade of projected excess mortality, Navierre, a pioneering longevity platform, and Swiss Re, a leading global reinsurer, today announced a strategic partnership to empower longer, healthier lives.



“When we first set out to create Navierre, we recognized that the U.S. healthcare system was fundamentally flawed—Americans are dying younger than their peers globally, despite higher healthcare spending,” said Mustafa Dinani, CEO of Navierre. “Our platform isn’t just another wellness app; it’s a comprehensive solution tackling the root causes of rising mortality, going beyond lifestyle to make healthcare more efficient and effective for individuals.”



The Navierre platform empowers policyholders to take control of their health and navigate the complex healthcare system with greater ease. By centralizing health information—including medical records and wearable data—Navierre simplifies access to personal health information and coordination with providers, while proactively identifying health risks and engaging policyholders with personalized insights and guidance at every stage of life. Policyholders can conveniently schedule appointments with healthcare providers across the country and for all insurance types, stay proactive with preventive care, and benefit from Navierre’s extensive ecosystem of partners to achieve better health outcomes.



Swiss Re will offer the Navierre platform to its carrier partners as a value-added service for policyholders. Participation is voluntary and will not impact policyholder coverage or premiums. Navierre provides insurers with aggregated insights into emerging risks while empowering them to provide solutions that drive mutual value for both their business and policyholders.



“Swiss Re’s vision is to make the world more resilient, and this partnership demonstrates how we are helping policyholders live longer, healthier lives,” said Kimberly Poulopoulos, Head of L&H Growth Innovation at Swiss Re. “By combining Swiss Re’s global expertise with Navierre’s cutting-edge platform, we empower insurers to better engage and serve their policyholders while addressing excess mortality.”



About Navierre

Navierre is a pioneering longevity platform committed to making healthier, longer lives accessible to all. Founded in 2022, Navierre was built to bridge the gap between healthcare and insurance, addressing the everyday challenges individuals face in managing their health while creating transformative solutions that put longevity at the center. By partnering with insurers, Navierre delivers innovative tools that empower policyholders, enhance health outcomes, and build trust—helping insurers drive growth and long-term resilience.



About Swiss Re

The Swiss Re Group is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. It anticipates and manages risk – from natural catastrophes to climate change, from aging populations to cyber crime. The aim of the Swiss Re Group is to enable society to thrive and progress, creating new opportunities and solutions for its clients. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, where it was founded in 1863, the Swiss Re Group operates through a network of around 80 offices globally.

Navierre and Swiss Re Partner to Tackle Rising Mortality

We're thrilled to announce the arrival of distinguished new members to our board and advisory board. They bring a wealth of experience, innovation, and strategic insight to our organization.

We are thrilled to introduce our Board and Advisory Board members. Each one brings an extraordinary depth of knowledge, skill, and dedication to our cause, fortifying our journey forward. Please join us in welcoming our esteemed new members:

Board Members:



Jeff Stelnik, FSA 

The founder of White Album Leadership, Jeff's initiative reflects his deep-rooted commitment to mentoring senior executives in leadership, drawing from over 25 years of experience in the healthcare sector. His previous role at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and active involvement in community health initiatives highlight his profound impact on healthcare accessibility. Jeff's strategic and leadership skills have been valuable asset to our board since he joined in 2022.



Gaurav Singhvi, MD, MBA 


Dr. Singhvi's esteemed journey through UCLA, Chicago Medical School, and UNC Chapel Hill culminated in a successful twelve-year career in gastroenterology. His roles as Vice President at AFC Wimbledon and advisor to Kalplata Organic Foods have showcased his remarkable ability to merge medical insight with strategic vision. Dr. Singhvi joined the board in 2022 and has been instrumental in helping navigate various challenges.







Advisory Board Members:

Dr. Dan Davis 

A trailblazer in the use of clinical information technology for healthcare, Dr. Davis's extensive experience as Chief of Medicine and his advocacy for telemedicine solutions for remote care sites and medically fragile patients underscore his invaluable perspective on healthcare innovation. His guidance has been crucial since he joined in 2022 as we navigate the intersection of technology and healthcare.





Heather Majewski, FSA

Heather has had a remarkable career in the Life & Health Insurance Industry with a focus in Health & Wellness. She is also the Founder of VivaSure Advisory, where she focuses on customer engagement and strategic growth. Her extensive experience will be instrumental in guiding our strategic initiatives and ensuring our efforts resonate with our clientele





Dr. Ben Bikman

An authority in cell biology and a prolific author, Dr. Bikman's insights into the biological underpinnings of health will enrich our approach to health and wellness. His academic and professional achievements offer a profound resource for our organization.





Stephen Goldstein 

Stephen's global experience in the insurance sector, spanning over 15 years across multiple continents, brings a wealth of knowledge on innovation, growth, and distribution. His diverse background will provide us with a comprehensive perspective on global and domestic insurance trends.



We are honored to welcome them to Navierre. Their collective expertise and insights promise to propel us toward new heights of achievement and impact. 

Let us extend our warmest welcome and look forward to the inspiration and leadership they will bring to Navierre.

Welcoming Our Board and Advisory Board Members


Published on Business Wire, on April 4th


CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cardio Diagnostics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDIO), an AI-driven precision cardiovascular medicine company, announces a strategic partnership with Navierre, an innovative digital health technology platform which revolutionizes how patients access healthcare and serves as a true health companion for every stage from birth to the golden years with a robust care navigation, wellness, and chronic care management offering. This collaboration aims to significantly expand access to Cardio Diagnostics' industry-leading, AI-enabled precision cardiovascular diagnostic tests.



“Cardio Diagnostics' groundbreaking testing solutions are an exciting addition to our curated list of products and services we offer to our users”



Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally, underscoring the critical need for accessible and innovative clinical cardiovascular solutions. Current solutions for assessing the risk for and diagnosing heart disease such as CT imaging are not highly scalable due to the need for specialized infrastructure that is not readily available nationwide, especially in rural America. In contrast, Cardio Diagnostics’ clinical tests, Epi+Gen CHD and PrecisionCHD, that only require a blood sample that can be collected in provider settings, at-home or via mobile phlebotomy, can be scaled nationwide rapidly with minimal to no infrastructure barriers. By leveraging the rapidly growing telehealth market, Cardio Diagnostics in partnership with Navierre is poised to revolutionize the patient cardiovascular care journey through earlier detection, accessible specialty care, and personalized prevention.



Cardio Diagnostics' suite of AI-driven solutions, including the Epi+Gen CHD and PrecisionCHD tests, leverage cutting-edge epigenetic and genetic science to provide personalized insights into a patient's risk for coronary heart disease or coronary heart disease status. By identifying risk earliery and understanding the drivers of the risk, these tests provide actionable insights so patients and clinicians can take proactive steps towards prevention and management, ultimately improving outcomes and saving lives. Through the Navierre partnership, these transformative tools will now be accessible to a broader audience, breaking down barriers to specialty cardiovascular care.



Starting April 1, 2024, Cardio Diagnostics' precision heart health tests, including its flagship AI-powered epigenetic-genetic cardiovascular risk, detection, and management tests, will be available to thousands of patients and clinicians through Navierre's platform. Navierre-partnered clinicians across the United States can seamlessly order these tests for their patients, and consumers can easily register for a profile on the platform to fill out a health questionnaire and request the clinical test.



"We are thrilled to partner with Navierre to make our industry-leading cardiovascular clinical tests more widely available to patients and clinicians nationwide," said Meesha Dogan, Ph.D., CEO and Co-Founder of Cardio Diagnostics. "Navierre's innovative platform aligns with our mission to transform cardiovascular care through AI-driven precision diagnostics and personalized prevention strategies."



The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital health solutions, with the CDC reporting that 36% of adults used telehealth services in 2021. According to McKinsey, up to $250 billion of U.S. healthcare spending could be virtualized. This represents a significant portion of the healthcare market, estimated to be around 20% of all Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial outpatient, office, and home health expenditures; this partnership positions Cardio Diagnostics at the forefront of this ongoing shift in healthcare delivery.



"Cardio Diagnostics' groundbreaking testing solutions are an exciting addition to our curated list of products and services we offer to our users," said Mustafa Dinani, CEO and Co-Founder of Navierre. "By combining our innovative platform with their AI-driven precision diagnostics, we empower patients and clinicians with the tools they need to identify cardiovascular risk early when it can be most effectively addressed. Together, we are making significant strides in the fight against the world's leading cause of death."



The partnership between Cardio Diagnostics and Navierre represents a significant milestone in the journey to revolutionize cardiovascular care by harnessing the power of AI, precision medicine, and digital health. By making innovative diagnostic tools more accessible and convenient no matter where patients are located, cardiovascular specialty care can be scaled.



The partnership also underscores Cardio Diagnostics' commitment to health equity and access. By leveraging Navierre's digital health platform, the Company aims to bridge the gap in cardiovascular care, particularly for underserved communities and those in remote areas who may face challenges in accessing traditional healthcare services. This collaboration ensures that individuals can receive specialty cardiovascular care regardless of location with the most advanced and personalized diagnostic tools available. Cardio Diagnostics and Navierre are dedicated to creating a future where no one is left behind in the fight against cardiovascular disease.



About Cardio Diagnostics
Cardio Diagnostics is an artificial intelligence-powered precision cardiovascular medicine company that makes cardiovascular disease prevention, detection, and management more accessible, personalized, and precise. The Company was formed to further develop and commercialize clinical tests by leveraging a proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven Integrated Genetic-Epigenetic Engine ("Core Technology") for cardiovascular disease to become one of the leading medical technology companies for improving prevention, detection, and treatment of cardiovascular disease. For more information, please visit www.cardiodiagnosticsinc.com.



About Navierre
Navierre is a consumer-centric digital health platform revolutionizing how patients access healthcare and serves as a true health companion for every stage from birth to the golden years with a robust care navigation, wellness, and chronic care management offering. Navierre enables patients to create free health profiles, enable patients to seamlessly aggregate all their health information in one place, and connect with a network of licensed clinicians for virtual consultations, treatment, and diagnostic test recommendations. Navierre's affordable, transparent cash-pay marketplace includes access to innovative solutions that are only sometimes covered by insurance. By combining cutting-edge technology with a focus on quality and cost-effectiveness, Navierre empowers consumers to take charge of their health journey. Navierre was founded in 2022 by a team of veteran healthcare technology entrepreneurs and is backed by leading digital health investors. For more information, visit www.navierre.com.



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Cardio Diagnostics Holdings, Inc. Enters Into a Nationwide Telehealth Agreement with Navierre




In today's fast-paced world, stress has become a commonplace experience, affecting nearly everyone at some point in their lives. While some stress can be motivational and energizing, chronic stress can have profound negative effects on our health and well-being. This blog explores how stress impacts our health and provides practical strategies for managing it effectively. Interestingly, April 1st is recognized as Stress Awareness Day, dedicated to raising awareness about the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic.



How Stress Affects Our Health

Stress triggers a cascade of hormonal responses in the body, primarily involving the release of adrenaline and cortisol. These hormones prepare the body to face a perceived threat or challenge by increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and glucose levels in the blood. However, when stress becomes chronic, this constant state of 'high alert' can lead to several health issues:



Cardiovascular Disease: Chronic stress can contribute to high blood pressure, heart disease, and abnormal heart rhythms. Over time, elevated cortisol levels can also lead to cholesterol buildup in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Weakened Immune System: High stress levels can suppress the immune system, making the body less effective at fighting illnesses and infections and slowing recovery times.

Digestive Problems: Stress can affect the entire digestive system, leading to conditions like gastritis, stomach ulcers, and irritable bowel syndrome. It can also affect how quickly food moves through the body, resulting in diarrhea or constipation.

Mental Health Issues: Prolonged stress is a significant risk factor for mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety. It can also lead to emotional exhaustion, burnout, and decreased overall life satisfaction.

Sleep Disturbances: Stress can cause difficulties in falling asleep and staying asleep, leading to chronic sleep deprivation and associated problems like impaired cognitive function and reduced quality of life.




Strategies for Managing Stress

Managing stress is crucial for maintaining both physical and mental health. Here are several effective techniques:

Regular Physical Activity: Exercise is a powerful stress reliever. It helps lower cortisol levels, lifts mood, and improves overall health. Activities like walking, jogging, yoga, or dancing can be particularly beneficial.

Mindfulness and Meditation: Practices such as meditation, deep breathing exercises, and mindfulness can help calm the mind and reduce stress. These practices encourage focusing on the present moment, which can decrease feelings of anxiety and stress.

Adequate Sleep: Ensuring you get enough restful sleep is essential for stress management. Establish a regular, relaxing bedtime routine and aim for 7-9 hours of sleep per night.

Balanced Diet: Eating a healthy, balanced diet can help combat stress. Focus on incorporating plenty of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains into your meals. Avoid excessive caffeine and sugar, as these can increase symptoms of anxiety and stress.

Social Support: Maintaining a supportive network of friends and family can provide emotional support and help reduce stress. Sharing your concerns and feelings with others can be profoundly therapeutic.

Professional Help: When stress becomes overwhelming, seeking help from a mental health professional can be beneficial. Therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) are particularly effective in teaching coping strategies to manage stress better. If you're unsure which doctor to see, our appointment booking system can help you find the right specialist. There's no need to worry—try it and see how easy and stress-free finding the right doctor can be!


Understanding the impact of stress and adopting effective management techniques can greatly enhance your quality of life. By recognizing the signs of stress and taking steps to mitigate its effects, you can maintain your health, boost your well-being, and improve your overall productivity. Remember, taking care of your mental health is just as important as looking after your physical health. Let's take Stress Awareness Day as an opportunity to check in with ourselves and others about our stress levels and take proactive steps towards a healthier, less stressful life.

Understanding Stress: Impacts and Management Strategies


Tuberculosis (TB), a disease as ancient as it is deadly, continues to be one of the top infectious disease killers worldwide despite being preventable and curable. The crucial strategy for combating TB isn't just through groundbreaking treatments or vaccines; it's also found in something more fundamental and equally vital: early detection. 

The Stealthy Invader: Understanding TB

TB is a complex disease that demands our attention for several reasons. The disease is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis and mainly targets the lungs, though it can also impact other body parts. Its high contagiousness comes from the ease with which it spreads through the air—when an infected person coughs or sneezes. What makes TB particularly formidable is its ability to remain dormant within the body, potentially for years, posing significant challenges to early detection and making it all the more essential.

Who is at Risk?

TB does not discriminate, but certain factors escalate an individual's risk of infection. Among those at heightened risk are:

People with compromised immune systems, notably individuals with HIV/AIDS, as their bodies are less equipped to fend off TB.

Those in close contact with TB patients, such as family members or healthcare workers, facing direct exposure to the disease.

Residents or travelers to regions with high TB rates, where the disease is more prevalent, and resources for prevention and treatment may be scarce.

Individuals living in crowded conditions, like shelters or prisons, where the bacterium spreads more readily.

Substance users and tobacco smokers bear a greater risk of contracting TB and experiencing severe disease.


Frontline Defenses: TB Screening Techniques

Screening plays a pivotal role in the early detection of TB, aiming to identify infections before symptoms appear. The following methods are utilized for this purpose:  

Tuberculin Skin Test (TST): The Mantoux test involves injecting a tiny tuberculin dose under the skin and observing the reaction. Swelling at the site within 48 to 72 hours may signal TB infection.

Interferon-Gamma Release Assays (IGRAs): This blood test gauges the immune system's reaction to TB bacteria. It is particularly adept at spotting latent TB infections, unfazed by previous TB vaccinations.

Chest X-rays: A primary tool for identifying active TB disease, these images can showcase lung abnormalities, necessitating further tests to confirm TB's presence.

Sputum Tests: For symptomatic individuals, analyzing sputum (the mucus from lower airways) under a microscope or through culturing can directly detect TB bacteria.


A Call to Action

The fight against TB is far from over, but victory is possible with the knowledge and tools at our disposal. Early detection is vital to this battle, especially for those at higher risk. Everyone must do their part in this effort. By encouraging and participating in early testing, we can protect lives, strengthen our communities, and take a significant step towards eradicating TB. 


Navigating your path to TB testing should be a smooth process. Our streamlined appointment booking solution effortlessly connects you with trusted providers, ensuring you have access to the testing you need without the guesswork. Discover the ease of securing your health appointments with us.

Let's Talk TB: A Closer Look at Tuberculosis

Published on MSN, March 6, 2024.



While the patient should be the center of the healthcare universe, patients often find themselves navigating a disjointed system with disconnected pathways. This makes the patient journey a frustrating one filled with obstacles. Overwrought by complex deductibles, a jumbled healthcare history between different providers and insurancers, and a severe lack of transparency in costs often leaves patients finding themselves navigating a disjointed system. Navigating the complexities of the healthcare world makes the patient journey a frustrating one filled with obstacles and has been a longstanding challenge that seems to be getting more difficult.




The evolution of EHR’s

The market has undergone a transformation. Take the transition from paper-based medical records to electronic health records (EHRs). Initially, the adoption of EHRs was driven by regulatory measures that forced providers to comply. Mustafa Dinani Founder and CEO of Navierre, a healthtech solution, explains, “This is where the problem got created, because the primary purpose of the EHR was to enable the doctors to write their medical notes and then submit it to insurance to get reimbursed; it was a billing software. It was not for holistic patient care. So the primary customer here became the provider, and the primary purpose was billing.”



While the EHRs helped a lot of companies grow, it didn’t solve the disconnect for patients. Dinani elaborates, “Although the patient is the most important part of this healthcare system, provider reimbursement was at the heart of EHRs. The patient still had very little access to their health records even though they were in digital form. The technology didn't enable the patient to be at the center of the healthcare universe. Instead, the patient became the ping pong in this universe. And everybody would bat them around.”



While patients imagined these EHRs would create a world where their healthcare data was more accessible and convenient, EHRs didn’t translate to ownership. In fact, existing laws emphasize that the providers own medical records, and patients merely have the right to access them. To add insult to injury, the EHRs don’t make it easier to seek care from other networks, specialists or providers; in fact, patients feel trapped by the limited access to their medical records. It’s created an environment where staying with your current physician is easier than navigating a complex network to get the care they need and deserve. “It has created a system of friction,” emphasizes Dinani.



Fortunately for patients, a slight shift occurred, where patient frustration led to demand. They wanted access to their records, a way to schedule appointments, and see their telehealth providers. Feeling the pressure, healthcare networks and their EHR technology providers were forced to meet these patient needs to retain “customers.” Dinani explains, “Medical providers and EHRs were forced to comply, but they didn’t want to change their technology because they were so deeply entrenched. So they outsourced the problem. For example, they found a partner provider to move from paper check-in to digital. To solve the need for a portal, they went to another provider, and so on. So, in many ways, their approach to their “flat tires” (ineffective EHRs) was and is by plugging the tires instead of going and buying a new tire.”



Navierre, a solution for outdated EHRs, disconnected care and cost obscurity

Fortunately, new legislation like the 21st Century Cures Act mandates price transparency in healthcare services. Despite challenges in implementation, Dinani envisions a future where healthcare becomes consumerized, emphasizing the importance of price awareness in addressing these issues.



More importantly, the Cures Act empowers patients by granting them direct access to their records through existing EHR technologies or indirectly through any app of their choice. This shift has paved the way for innovative solutions like Mustafa Dinani’s Navierre, which leverages the freedom granted by the legislation to allow patients to access their health data across various healthcare providers.



Navierre is a holistic healthcare platform that addresses this disjointed, ineffective, and frustrating system by prioritizing the patient; revolutionizing patient care and management. By aggregating health data from various sources into a unified 'health wallet,' Navierre diverges from traditional Electronic Health Records (EHRs). Instead, Navierre prioritizes patients, offering seamless access to their information anytime, anywhere; an end to multiple portals and credentials.



Navierre’s solution also eliminates the need to start over with each doctor visit or change in healthcare circumstances. By creating a comprehensive 'health wallet,' Navierre ensures vital information is not lost, thus providing transparency and continuity in care. It empowers patients to make informed decisions without being hindered by system friction or data restrictions. This is particularly crucial in situations like moving to a new city or requiring specialized care.



Navierre is a pioneer of what is possible with patient access; however, this is just the beginning. As technology and pro-patient regulations continue to evolve, Navierre opens the door for users to access their health information more seamlessly. These regulations are critical in enabling this type of access, so that health data can easily flow. This newfound freedom enables patients to seek the best care options, unconstrained by system friction and data restrictions. Dinani expresses that “this will empower patients to own their health journey, find the care they need, and control their health outcomes.” 



While Navierre could have been a direct-to-consumer product, its creative market strategies position it as a holistic solution for patients and medical practices. Rapidly gaining popularity with 30,000 users in just one year, Navierre is quickly becoming the go-to solution for efficient and patient-centered healthcare management, and it is easy to see why.


As it gains momentum, Navierre is allowing patients to be the “center of the universe.” It is shaping the present and future of healthcare by simplifying the experience for everyone involved. With a commitment to making healthcare 'plain and simple,' Navierre represents an exciting advancement in the industry. Notably, Navierre was just selected in the USA Today list, “8 Startups Changing the Game in 2024”.



Discover how Navierre can transform your healthcare journey by creating your health wallet today. 

Navierre: Revolutionizing Healthcare for a Seamless Patient Journey


Good dental health practices start early, and as parents or caregivers, you play a crucial role in helping your child develop healthy habits that can last a lifetime. February is National Children's Dental Health Month, a time when the importance of oral health in children is spotlighted. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers valuable guidance on how to care for your child's dental health right from the start. Here’s how you can prevent dental health issues in your children, ensuring they grow up with strong, healthy smiles.

For Babies: Laying the Foundation

Morning and Night Routine: Begin with wiping your baby's gums twice a day with a soft, clean cloth—after the first feeding in the morning and right before bed. This simple practice helps remove bacteria and sugars from the gums that can lead to cavities.

Brushing Starts with the First Tooth: When your baby's teeth start coming in, it's time to switch to a soft, small-bristled toothbrush and plain water. Brushing twice a day protects emerging teeth.

First Dental Visit: Schedule a visit to the dentist by your baby’s first birthday. Early dental visits can spot signs of problems early on and set your child on a path to lifelong dental health.

Fluoride Varnish: Discuss with your dentist or doctor about applying fluoride varnish to your child's teeth as soon as the first tooth appears. For children under 2, consult with a healthcare provider before using fluoride toothpaste to ensure it's appropriate for your child.


For Children: Building on the Basics

Fluoride Toothpaste: As your child grows, continue brushing their teeth twice daily using fluoride. This helps strengthen tooth enamel and prevent cavities.

Supervise Brushing: Assist and supervise your child’s brushing efforts until they develop good brushing skills. For children younger than 6, ensure they use only a pea-sized amount of toothpaste and teach them to spit it out rather than swallow.

Dental Sealants: Ask your child’s dentist about applying dental sealants. Sealants can provide a protective barrier for the teeth against decay-causing bacteria.

Fluoridated Tap Water: Encourage your child to drink tap water that contains fluoride. Fluoridated water has been shown to reduce cavities by 25% in children and adults, making it an easy way to boost dental health.


Dental health is a crucial part of your child’s overall health. By following these guidelines from the CDC, you can help prevent dental issues and ensure your child enjoys the benefits of a healthy, vibrant smile. Remember, the habits you instill in your child today will help them maintain good dental health well into adulthood. So, start early, be consistent, and your child will thank you for a lifetime of healthy smiles.


If finding the right dentist for your child seems daunting, our user-friendly appointment booking solution simplifies the process. Quickly find and book a pediatric dentist suited to your needs, ensuring your child's dental health is in good hands. Start now for a hassle-free way to secure the best care for your child's smile.

Preventing Dental Health Issues in Children: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

Published in USA TODAY on January 10th, 2024

When you hear the word startup, you probably think of a small business that is just starting, hence the name, but startups are a little more than that. The term has come to embody innovation, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of change. Startups hold the potential to reshape entire industries and change the way we see the world and interact in it. From companies like Amazon, which started in a garage as a way to sell books online and eventually became the world’s largest online retailer and our go-to when we need anything and everything, to Uber and Airbnb, which completely transformed the way we travel, startups are synonymous with change and the unexplored horizons before us.

As the world continues to move forward, these eight startups are making their mark in 2024. From healthcare and wellness to business and finance, these companies are bringing the future into our present and changing our lives in the process.


1. CariGenetics

If you’ve ever wondered why your prescribed medication just isn’t working the way the doctor says it should, you are not alone. Although pharma companies have shifted to a more individualized approach, it can still be said that most drugs are based on European genetic data. With only a small percentage of the world’s population being of European descent, the rest of the world is left with options that just don’t fit as well. “Most of the world is not represented when these drugs are designed, including me, a black female scientist.” Dr Carika Weldon, Founder & CEO, CariGenetics. CariGenetics is the 1st Caribbean-based genomics company focused on understanding non-European genomes to improve global human health. It uses the latest DNA technology to create a more diverse and inclusive database. Health care shouldn't be one size fits all, and CariGenetics is here to ensure it doesn’t continue to be.

For more information, visit https://carigenetics.com.


2. Pedal Data

Pedal Data is changing how Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is diagnosed and monitored with cutting-edge gait analysis. On a mission to stop the progression of Parkinson’s, this startup has created an insole equipped with IoT sensors that capture data and send it to a mobile app for real-time processing. These sensors provide clinicians with a complete gait analysis of ten scientific measurements on very precise angles of how the person walks. It measures stride length, gait speed, and movement initiation - all areas affected by PD. With this valuable information, doctors can better monitor the disease’s progression and adjust their treatment plans as needed, leading to a better quality of life for patients. While the company’s initial focus is on PD, they are also looking at other neurodegenerative diseases. 

For more, visit pedaldata.com


3. DaVinci Wearables

DaVinci Wearables is taking women’s health to a new level, especially for active females. DaVinci Wearables is an under-wearable health and wellness data platform that helps women track their menstrual cycle thanks to the sensors embedded into the product’s waistbands and user-friendly mobile app that integrates with 3rd-party tools. These sensors help track fluctuations in body temperature to more accurately track heat strain and predict the current phase (menstruation, follicular, ovulation, and luteal) of the menstrual cycle. This crucial information is accessible through the mobile app, which aids in developing personalized, actionable, and effective training schedules that won’t strain the body unnecessarily. “With this high-resolution thermometer, we can tell a female where she is in her cycle so that she can train with her body instead of not recovering, feeling cramped, and not knowing why,” says Christy Cull, CEO and co-founder of DaVinci Wearables. 

To learn more, visit www.davinciwearables.com


4. Navierre

Navierre is a pioneering healthcare solution designed to tackle the complexities of the healthcare system. Their mission revolves around simplifying the healthcare journey, making it personal, seamless, and tailored to each individual. Navierre's CEO, Mustafa Dinani, states, "Having seen the healthcare system from all sides - patient, provider, and insurer - I know what it takes to simplify the health journey." Navierre offers a comprehensive set of tools and services for patients. They give users everything they need for their health journey in an intuitive app - from medical records to finding a Provider to taking care of loved ones. In a world where healthcare can often be convoluted, Navierre stands as a beacon of simplicity, empowering individuals to take control of their health. "It's a choice, a decision, and ultimately, your health needs to be in your hands," says Dinani. 

For more information, visit www.navierre.com.


5. Margins Capital

While it's no secret that having good investments is the key to financial success, investing can be quite daunting, especially if it isn’t a world you actively follow. To add more to the confusion, investments that yield the highest returns require large amounts of capital that you may not necessarily have at the moment. If this sounds all too familiar, Margins Capital has the solution for any budget. Whether you want to start big or start small, Margins Capital can help you invest in alternative assets like real estate, venture capital, and private equity, among others. With upfront pricing and no hidden fees, this startup helps you diversify your portfolio to take advantage of the highest returns. 

Visit marginscapital.com for more information. 


6. Altilia

In a world increasingly using AI technology to speed up internal processes and increase productivity, Altilia takes automating document processing and knowledge management operations to a new level. The platform leverages LLMs (Large Language Models) to analyze documents of any type and form to automate complex tasks such as summarizing, extracting key data, and generating reports based on their contents. When asked what makes Altilia different from other generative AI solutions, founder and CEO Massimo Ruffolo explains, “Our main goal is to provide a framework to “narrow down” general purpose AI models and to instill industry-expert knowledge into them, adapting them to deal with specific company tasks, thus helping businesses to harness their full capability.” Altilia equips businesses with tools adaptable to any industry-specific need to streamline document processing tasks, freeing up time and resources to help businesses grow. 

To learn more, visit altilia.ai.


7. Digital Media Vending International

DMVI Retail is spearheading change in the retail sector with their innovative AI-driven Automatic Retailers™, tackling the $112 billion global retail theft challenge. Instead of locking away high-value products, their solution offers consumers instant access, removing the need for manager keys or associate assistance. Only about 10% of in-store products, accounting for 80% of theft-prone items, will be housed in these Automatic Retailers™. With the capacity to store 1,000 diverse products and extend up to 36 feet, they are a game-changer. As theft forces major retailers to shut stores, leaving gaps in vulnerable communities, DMVI Retail emerges as the future's beacon. Witness a 2024 retail transformation: DMVI Retail—merging innovation with security.

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8. Sharevance

While business owners meticulously strive to grow their business, one aspect of the business they tend to overlook is their exit strategy. Why put your business in the hands of an external buyer when you can create an internal buyer through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and offer your employees a stake in the company's ownership? Not only is an ESOP a great exit strategy, but it's also an amazing tool to help you recruit and retain top talent. Although traditional ESOP setups require significant upfront expenses, ongoing administrative burdens, and a lack of user-friendly technology, there is one company that is changing the game. Sharevance provides an all-inclusive, affordable SaaS platform that simplifies the ESOP process. By leveraging modern technology, Sharevance streamlines compliance, offers education and communication tools, and reduces costs, making ESOPs more accessible for SMBs. 

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January is Radon Awareness Month, making it the perfect time for you to learn about radon—a colorless, odorless gas that could be lurking in your home, posing serious health risks. It's essential for your and your family's safety and well-being to understand how to detect and mitigate radon exposure in your living spaces.


What is Radon?

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas formed from the decay of uranium found in soil and rocks. It can enter homes and buildings through cracks in floors, walls, and foundations, becoming a health concern when accumulating to high levels.


Health Risks Associated with Radon

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Long-term exposure to high levels of radon can significantly increase the risk of developing lung cancer, making it a silent but deadly threat.


Testing for Radon

One of the most critical steps in radon awareness is testing your home. Radon testing kits are affordable and widely available. They are easy to use and can be crucial in assessing whether your home has high radon levels.


Mitigating Radon Risks

If high levels of radon are detected, it's essential to take steps to reduce them. This can include improving ventilation, sealing cracks in floors and walls, and installing radon mitigation systems. Professional radon mitigation services are often necessary to effectively lower radon levels.


Radon and Real Estate

For those buying or selling homes, radon testing is becoming a standard part of real estate transactions. Knowing the radon levels in a house is crucial for both buyers and sellers and can impact the home's value and safety.


Radon Awareness Month is a perfect time to educate yourself and others about the dangers of radon. Simple steps like testing and mitigation can make a significant difference in reducing health risks. It’s a call to action for everyone to take radon seriously and ensure our living environments are safe.



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