Ameneh Madjd
, a PharmD and PhD holder, transitioned from clinical practice to entrepreneurship with her health-tech startup,
D2Type Health
, aimed at preventing and managing diabetes. Inspired by personal tragedy, she combines AI-driven technology with personalized care to offer scalable preventive solutions, partnering with healthcare institutions for greater impact. Dr. Madjd’s long-term vision includes expanding D2Type globally while continuing to innovate in diabetes care. Read more on her journey!?
Here’s what else caught our eye in this week’s #techroundup.
- Tokyo has risen to 10th place in the 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Ranking (#GSER2024), reflecting Japan's enhanced startup ecosystem and the impact of the "10X10X" goal. This growth is driven by Startup Genome's Hypergrowth program, which supports next-generation startups with vital resources and mentorship.
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Gregory shepard
's new book, The Startup Lifecycle, provides a 7-phase roadmap to help founders build successful startups and avoid common pitfalls. Join the webinar for actionable strategies from Gregory's successful exits and insights from industry leaders.
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TECH WEEK by a16z
2024 is set for October 7th to 13th, featuring 200+ events hosted by VCs and startups across various sectors, including GenAI, Fintech, Sports, and Health. Participants can explore events and apply to attend via the calendar link provided. Don't miss out RSVP now!
- Canadian-founded
Bemi
, co-founded by
Arjun Lall
and
Evgeny Li
, has raised nearly $1.2M to simplify data tracking for businesses using Postgres. The platform streamlines event-driven systems for developers, with support from Night Capital and other investors.
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Rob Goehring
, CEO of
Wisr AI
, leads a Vancouver-based company using AI to predict and prevent cyber threats, safeguarding businesses from hackers. As Executive Director of AInBC, he aims to position British Columbia as a global leader in AI innovation by building connections between startups, academia, and investors. Read article.
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Consulate General of Canada in San Francisco | Consulat général du Canada à San Francisco
is seeking a Senior Trade Officer in Palo Alto to support Canadian companies and build key relationships in Northern California.They're looking for someone tech-savvy, organized, and skilled in networking.? View job details and apply by October 14th!
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