From Idea to Exit in Healthcare - Part 2: Scale Stage

A panel discussion with experienced founders, investors, and operators sharing insights on evolving product strategy, building organizational capabilities, and optimizing operations for growth-stage healthcare startups transitioning from early traction to significant scale.

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Sofia Guerra, Nour Al-Sultan & Justin Ley
April 01, 2025

Introduction

This second session in HTN's three-part series focused on the critical "scale stage" of healthcare startups, providing authentic storytelling from experienced founders, investors, and operators about what it takes to evolve product strategy, build organizational capabilities, and optimize operations for growth. The conversation featured:

Sophia Guerra, Vice President at Bessemer Venture Partners, bringing an investor's perspective on product-market fit and organizational scaling.

Nour Al Sultan, Senior Health System Partnerships Lead at Midi Health, sharing insights from scaling a digital women's health platform through health system partnerships.

Justin Ley, Co-founder and CEO of Reema Health, discussing his experience evolving a community health platform that serves high-needs populations.

The discussion provided practical insights for healthcare entrepreneurs navigating the challenging transition from early traction to significant growth.

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