Healthcare Founders
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The Healthcare Founder Initiative
The Founders Network Healthcare Initiative brings together founders in healthcare tech, biotech, life sciences and digital health to tackle unique challenges facing healthcare startups. We provide full-lifecycle support to healthcare founders, whether you’re navigating HIPAA and FDA standards, looking for value-added healthcare VCs, or selling and marketing in the healthcare sector.

Healthcare startups raised $15 billion across 1,300 deals in 2019
- Venture Capital Journal
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Peer mentorship program with fellow tech founders
Global, stage and local founder forums
Pitch practice with tier 1 vc’s
Proactive support and introductions from staff
Proactive support and introductions from staff
Accelerator grade discounts
Exclusive local Founders Network events
Connecting Healthcare Founders with each other and the Founders Network community.
Meet Our Healthcare Lead Mentors
Lead Mentors help welcome new members to the Founders Network community. You'll be paired with one of the Lead Mentors below during your 30 day onboarding program.
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In Africa, there is a saying: 'If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.' The great thing about the Founder's Network is that it's not an either/or! We go together farther AND faster, and actually it's way more fun ;)
The fn community has been along for my journey through four startups including one dissolution, one major restructure, a successful exit and now a high-growth, funded SaaS company. Being a Founder is sometimes overwhelming and lonely. This community provides guidance and the lift you need when facing your most excruciating obstacles. More importantly, it's a community that genuinely celebrates your successes along the way!
Founding a business can be a lonely pursuit, but being surrounded by a like-minded community enriches the experience. Founders Network is a cadre who provides concrete perspective and insights. In my experience, it's just as enriching to me as a serial entrepreneur to see what and who is coming next, as it would have been to me years ago as a first-time founder to avoid (some!) rookie errors.
Upcoming events
Are you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! During COVID, we’re making our events available to tech founders everywhere. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to come learn from fellow tech founders, partners and investors. Already used your complimentary guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership.
Past events
fnMexico City Chapter Coffee Connect
March 13 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CST fnMexico City Chapter Coffee Connect
Join Founders Network members in Mexico City for a networking over coffee. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members, discuss startup challenges, and celebrate recently ... Read More
at Blend StationFrom Dot Com Lessons to $100M in Revenue: The Founder Journey of Jeff Ready
January 15 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am PST From Dot Com Lessons to $100M in Revenue: The Founder Journey of Jeff Ready
Across three decades and multiple companies, the founder’s journey is rarely linear, and Jeff Ready’s career proves it. From navigating the dot com collapse to early-stage exits, and ultimately ... Read More
Expand Your Leadership Capacity – Understanding Reactive Tendencies
December 10, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am PST Expand Your Leadership Capacity – Understanding Reactive Tendencies
As a founder, how you lead under pressure can make or break your team’s performance. In this interactive session, Farah Hussain — former PayPal operator and now a certified ... Read More
Mastering the Art of Fundraising: Strategies Every Founder Should Know
Fundraising is one of the most pivotal—and often daunting—challenges for any founder. It’s not just about securing capital; it’s about building lasting relationships, telling your story, and positioning yourself as …
Wade Foster built Zapier to $5 billion in valuation with just $1.4 million in VC
Wade Foster turned a startup weekend idea into a $5 billion automation empire, proving that extraordinary outcomes don’t require Silicon Valley playbooks or massive venture rounds.
Tech Startup Fundraising: Mastering the Pitch with Financials & Forecasts
For founders, mastering the art of pitching and understanding financials is crucial for tech startup fundraising. Without it, you risk missing out on potential funding and failing to convey your …
Startup Founder Firsts: How to Secure a Co-Founder, Customers, and Cash with Tooraj Helmi
Feeling uncertain about securing the right co-founder, customers, and funding for your startup? For startup founders, navigating this initial stage of building a business can be daunting. Finding the right …
Startup Shutdowns Reach New Heights as Funding Crunch Bites
Startup shutdowns reached a new peak in the first quarter of 2024. According to data from Carta, a staggering 254 companies closed their doors in Q1. This represents a 58% …










In Africa, there is a saying: 'If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.' The great thing about the Founder's Network is that it's not an either/or! We go together farther AND faster, and actually it's way more fun ;)





