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?? Tach Pitch League Q1 2025 – Group 2 Winner Announcement! ?? On March 12th, an incredible lineup of early-stage startups pitched in Group 2’s Preliminary Round of the Tach Ignite Pitch League! Each founder brought their A-game, presenting innovative solutions spanning Biotech, HealthTech, Insurtech, and SocialTech. ?? After an intense round of pitches and thoughtful evaluation by the esteemed panel of judges, we’re excited to announce the Group 2 winner: ?? PigPug Health ?? They will receive a non-dilutive prize sponsored by Tach Ignite and are now a leading contender for the final on March 27th. A huge THANK YOU to our dedicated judges who made this event possible: Gerald Nardella, MBA, CMA, Ranjeeta Sondhi, CFA, Ali Ahmadi, Ram Senthamarai, Gangesh Pathak, Nima Niassati, Varun Turlapati, Shalin Varghese, Pouya Jafarian, Matthew Tsai, Sai Sree Teja Kethamreddy. But the excitement isn’t over! Group 3 closes the Preliminary Phase on March 18th, featuring another set of high-potential startups. Who will rise to the challenge? Stay tuned! ?? ?? Follow Tach Ignite to keep up with the action! #TachPitchLeague #TachIgnite #Startups #PitchCompetition

?? Big thanks to Halcyon for the opportunity to serve as a tech advisor to four incredible startups in their health-focused cohort! ?? Vitali Karpeichyk from PigPug Health is developing a neurofeedback solution for ADHD and autism—this technology has mind-blowing potential across many applications! ?? Andrea Crewe from Vitaliti is creating a black mold detection device to keep homes safe and healthy. ?? Kenneth Watson, Jr., JD from HealthLink360.ai is building an integrated health platform that delivers deep health insights using just a phone camera. ?? Peter Musimami from Gumbo is breaking language barriers in healthcare, making medical information accessible worldwide. I'm proud to be part of their journey and wishing these amazing entrepreneurs all the best! If you haven’t heard about Halcyon, you should! It’s a unique philanthropic accelerator focused on social impact, helping mission-driven founders turn vision into reality. #Halcyon #HealthTech #SocialImpact #Craftus #Startups #Innovation

?? Revolutionizing Early Childhood Development: The Impact of Maternal Nutrition Neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD and autism are on the rise, yet their preventable risk factors remain largely overlooked. One key factor? Maternal diet during pregnancy. ???? A groundbreaking study from Gentofte University Hospital, K?benhavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen, published in Nature Metabolism, reveals a strong association between a Western diet during pregnancy and an increased risk of ADHD and autism in children. Using large-scale cohorts and advanced metabolomics, researchers identified 15 key metabolites that mediate this link—offering potential biomarkers for early risk detection. ?? These findings emphasize the critical window of early pregnancy for intervention and open the door to personalized prenatal nutrition strategies that could reduce the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders. ?? A call to action for founders and innovators: The intersection of nutrition, metabolomics, and early childhood health presents a massive opportunity for impact. How can we leverage AI, precision nutrition, and biomarker-based interventions to support maternal and child health? ?? If you're building in this space, let’s connect! ?? Read the full study in Nature Metabolism: ?? https://lnkd.in/eeuwvtNB

I've had this question stuck in my head lately: What does it take to have a really healthy brain? Not just fast thinking, but real mental clarity, focus, and long-term resilience. So I sat down with Hanna Aliashkevich, MD, a neurosurgeon, scientist, and poet, to unpack the science behind neuroplasticity, memory, and brain health. We talked about: ?? The 3 essential questions to test whether your brain is performing at its best ?? Why dopamine addiction is killing our focus (and how to fix it) ?? How to train your brain for better learning, creativity, and decision-making ?? The truth about sugar, sleep & longevity (spoiler: some myths are getting busted) Honestly, this conversation changed how I think about my own habits. And if you care about keeping your brain fast, focused, and built to last, you’ll want to hear this. ?? Watch & listen now: https://lnkd.in/edmDSyNy #Neuroscience #BrainHealth #Focus #Longevity #Neuroplasticity #FuturesInTheMaking

Join us on Tuesday, March 25th for Halcyon and Kaiser Permanente's Health Fellowship Innovation Spotlight, featuring the eight dynamic startups of Halcyon's 2025 Health cohort that are addressing some of the country's most pressing healthcare challenges. You'll have the opportunity to hear from the incredible entrepreneurs behind these ventures and explore opportunities to collaborate and support their groundbreaking work. We'll also be hosting executives for welcome remarks and a fireside chat exploring how health tech startups like these are partnering with integrated healthcare providers to increase equitable access to quality care. Whether you're a seasoned investor, a passionate advocate for improved health outcomes, a worker in the healthcare industry, or a member of our community, this dynamic event promises to inform and inspire. ??? Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 ? Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST ??Location: Kaiser Permanente Center for Total Health (700 2nd Street NE, Washington, DC 20002) Register to attend: https://ow.ly/YwK850VfYEB Vitali Karpeichyk, PigPug Health, Gumbo, Rakia Finley, S?kerData, Kenneth Watson, Jr., JD, HealthLink360.ai, Isis Ashford-Swain, Kehlin Swain, Greens Health, John Russell, Bhakthi Sahgal, Oncovana, Andrea Crewe, Vitaliti, Anne Wanlund, Canopie

The Tach Pitch League Preliminary Round kicks off March 12th, bringing together visionary founders to pitch their game-changing ideas and battle for a spot in the final round, where the select winner will have the chance to receive a $15K investment. ?? Meet the Startups Competing in Group 2 ?? U4U B Corp – U4U helps teen girls thrive. (Ila Panik Marchetta) ?? Genie TechBio Inc. – The world's first AI Bioinformatician. (Iris Lam) ?? PigPug Health – AI neurofeedback platform for kids with ADHD and Autism. (Vitali Karpeichyk) ?? Wakura AI – AI agents for healthcare recruiters that saves them 2-4 hours a day (Greg Cohen) ?? WarrantyPilot – Buy simple, affordable, hassle-free car warranties (Gabriel Pendleton CSPO, AIPMM CPM) ???Join the event! Register now: https://lu.ma/385jssku ?? Which startup do you think will stand out? Drop your thoughts in the comments and tag someone who should be following this competition. ?? Mark your calendar - the winner of Group 2 will be announced by March 17th. ?? Stay tuned - we’ll be announcing the next group of competitors soon! A special thanks to eForte for joining our mission and empowering early-stage founders! #TachPitchLeague #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #PitchCompetition #Tech

Innovation and collaboration took center stage last night as Halcyon’s 2025 Health founders joined in the first major event of their residency: a Health Partner Happy Hour co-hosted with JLABS.?? ? In JLABS' state-of-the-art space, our cohort connected with healthcare leaders, shared their transformative solutions, and exchanged valuable industry insights. We’re excited to continue building aligned partnerships and providing networks of support for our entrepreneurs?for the next six weeks of their residency?here at Halcyon.?????

It is hard to believe I've worked at Halcyon for one complete program cycle and am started on my second alongside the incredible Adam Caplan. It's been a joy to support our entrepreneurs as they change the world through their innovations. Together, Adam and I have been extremely intentional as we've designed and executed each cohort's programming. At every decision point, we ask ourselves, "Will this help move our fellows' business forward?". Over the past year, this north star has helped us to: ?? Support 24 incredible impact driven ventures and even more founders ?? Expand Halcyon's network to include more sector specific experts ?? Host over +700 supporters including investors, partners, and advisors at our event ?? Partner with incredible folks at AWS, HPE, Deloitte, Georgetown Venture Lab, VC in DC, and Capital One Now... it is my pleasure to introduce you all to our next cohort! Last week, we kicked off our 2nd health focused program with 8 companies. I am excited to introduce you to (in no particular order): @Anne Wanlund of Canopie Isis Ashford-Swain and Kehlin Swain of Greens Health @Peter Musimami of Gumbo Kenneth Watson, Jr., JD of HealthLink360.ai John Russell and Bhakthi Sahgal of Oncovana Vitali Karpeichyk of PigPug Health Rakia Finley of S?kerData Andrea Crewe of Vitaliti Please join us as we showcase their work at two up-coming events where you can get to know them a bit and network with Halcyon's ecosystem. DM me if you would like more information and a registration link! 2025 Health Partner Happy Hour generously hosted by JLABS (7144 13th Pl NW Suite 2200, Washington, DC) ? February 25th from 5-7 pm ?? This is a casual networking reception generously hosted by JLABs at the Historic Walter Reed campus 2025 Health Innovation Spotlight in partnership with Kaiser Permanente (700 2nd St NE, Washington, DC) ? March 25th from 6-8 pm ?? We have a fireside chat, short pitches from the fellows, and a reception following. We have an awesome panel lined up for you guys…and I can’t wait for the big reveal!

TOPIC INTERVIEW: Neurofeedback with Juan Ricardo Diaz, MFT, NFP Watch it Here ??????https://lnkd.in/dQaX-M4B In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking work of Juan Ricardo Diaz, a leading Hispanic expert in neuroscience-driven wellness and self-improvement. With over 15 years of experience and more than 15,000 neurofeedback sessions conducted, Juan shares valuable insights into how neuroscience is transforming various fields, including ADHD interventions and holistic health solutions. We delve into his role as a certified instructor for Hispanics in the U.S. and his innovative work with PigPug neurotechnology, which is revolutionizing cognitive performance and emotional regulation. Juan also discusses the increasing accessibility of neuroscience-based tools and their applications in clinical, educational, and personal development settings. Tune in to discover how neuroscience can enhance your wellness journey! ------------------------------------- Unite with Neuroplasticians ?? ?? ?? https://www.npnhub.com #Neuroplastician #AppliedNeuroscience #Neuroplasticity #npnHub