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FirstGen Presents: Selling into Health Systems

Open to Public.

About the event: ​There is amazing energy for bringing technology and innovation into healthcare. Yet, selling into large health providers is one of the most difficult sales processes. Join us for a panel discussion as we discuss the challenges, realities and opportunities for selling into large health providers and what founders should be doing to increase their chances of successfully selling into these providers.

Agenda for the event:

  • ​​6:00 - 6:30pm: Registration and networking

  • ​​​6:30 - 6:35pm: Welcome & intro to panelists

  • ​​​6:35 - 7:15pm: Facilitated conversation 

  • ​​​7:15 - 7:45pm: Open Q&A

  • ​​​7:45 - 8:15: Networking and drinks

Who should attend:

  • ​Health Tech Founders with at least some early traction and a product in market

  • ​VCs and investors with strong focus on health tech

  • ​Representatives from healthcare organizations

  • ​Big tech or corporate leaders focused on health tech and digital health

Please note that this is a highly curated event so we will be selecting attendees based on their profile.

Our Panelists:

Dean Lin - Dean held senior executive roles in running hospitals, medical groups and service lines where he managed complex healthcare operations, strategic initiatives, and oversaw substantial P&L portfolios. Dean was the former President and Board Member of Rendr, the largest integrated, multi-specialty medical group serving the NYC Chinese community. Prior to Rendr, Dean held multiple senior roles at Hackensack Meridian Health and was most recently President, Physician Services Division and Care Transformation. Prior to Hackensack Meridian Health, Dean was System VP & CEO of Carework Convenient Healthcare at Geisenger. Prior to Geisenger, Dean was the Regional Operations Officer at Intermountain Healthcare.

Anuradhika A. - Is the System Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at CommonSpirit Health and focuses her time on Strategic Investment Fund and other Innovation efforts. She is a multi-faceted leader with a diverse background in strategy, operations and health care startups, with 15+ years of experience in leading partnerships, catalyzing revenue growth and scaling innovative solutions and business functions from ground up. Prior to CommonSpirit Health, Anuradhika was VP of Partner Success at Docent Health and held multiple senior roles at Virginia Mason Medical Center, most recently as the Director of Clinical Integration, Care Coordination and Palliative Care.

Dov Shamir, PhD - Is the Founding Head of Elementa Labs, where he leads the Mount Sinai Health Systems efforts to identify and grow a portfolio of healthcare and biotechnology startups to improve patient outcomes and operations at the health system. Dov is a former founder, with over 10 years of experience in the entrepreneurship ecosystem, with a multidisciplinary background that covers neuroscience, immunology, engineering, and finance. He earned his PhD in Neuroscience and Physiology from NYU’s Grossman School of Medicine. Dov also holds certificates in Corporate Finance and Valuation from NYU’s Stern School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Yeshiva University.

Erfan Karim - Is the Executive Director of ExpressCare at NYC Health + Hospitals where he leads the ExpressCare service line which offers around the clock access to urgent care to all New Yorkers to take care of their physical, mental, emotional, or other health needs. Erfan has held multiple roles at NYC Health + Hospitals including Senior Director of Strategic Operations and Innovation, Director of Queens and Manhattan Hub and Ambulatory Care Transformation.

Vadim Gordin - Vadim is a former founder who has sold into a variety of health systems including long term care, hospitals, and state-wide agencies. He currently teaches founders at NYU's Future Labs to do the same, both in their publicly facing no-equity Catalyst Accelerator (applications close March 31st) and NYU's healthcare focused Venture Studio.

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