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Location: ClimbHealth

The Reality of Building in Health: Founder Stories

This is a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to build a business in health.
From navigating regulation and long sales cycles to proving clinical and commercial value, health founders face a set of challenges that go far beyond the typical startup journey.
In this session, founders share the highs, the setbacks, and the moments that nearly broke them—alongside the decisions that helped them keep going.
Expect honest reflections on fundraising in a complex sector, working with the NHS and healthcare systems, balancing impact with commercial reality, and building trust with patients, clinicians, and investors.
This isn’t a polished success story—it’s the unedited version.