{"id":1633,"date":"2011-11-12T11:46:48","date_gmt":"2011-11-12T19:46:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mdoeff.com\/blog\/?p=1633"},"modified":"2022-12-30T14:25:59","modified_gmt":"2022-12-30T22:25:59","slug":"rock-health-demo-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mdoeff.com\/blog\/2011\/11\/12\/rock-health-demo-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Rock Health &#8211; Class of 2011 Demo Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mdoeff.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Rock-Health-Class-2011-300x170.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mdoeff.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Rock-Health-Class-2011-300x170.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1645\" width=\"184\" height=\"105\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/rockhealth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rock Health<\/a> is a new seed accelerator for health startups. It&#8217;s like a <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/ycombinator.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Y Combinator<\/a> for healthcare. This is how they describe their program on their About page:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Do you have an idea or startup that&#8217;s working to solve a health-related issue? Apply to join Rock Health, a group of dedicated individuals working to catalyze innovation in the interactive health space, and gain to access our unrivaled community of experts and seed-accelerator program.<br>Startups partake in an intensive 5-month program, turning ideas into products and businesses. Our next class will begin in January 2012.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>A few of days ago, their <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/mobihealthnews.com\/11093\/meet-rock-healths-class-of-2011\/\" target=\"_blank\">class of 2011<\/a> presented at Rock Health&#8217;s first &#8220;Demo Day&#8221; in San Francisco. I didn&#8217;t attend the event but I was able to follow some of it on Twitter by searching the #rockdemo hashtag. Many of these companies are still early stage and haven&#8217;t publicly launched their products yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a rundown of the companies that presented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/cakehealth.com\" target=\"_blank\">Cake Heath<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tagline:<\/strong><br>The best free way to manage your healthcare expenses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Twitter:<\/strong> <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/#!\/cakehealth\" target=\"_blank\">@cakehealth<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introducing CakeHealth\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/spP5IAxsu5o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/omadahealth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Omada Health<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tagline:<\/strong><br>We&#8217;re revolutionizing health care through group-based programs for chronic disease prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/http:\/\/omadahealth.com\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mdoeff.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/omada_health.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"Omada Health\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/bigevidence.com\" target=\"_blank\">BigEvidence<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tagline:<\/strong><br>The universe of medical evidence &#8211; at your fingertips<strong><br><\/strong><br><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/bigevidence.com\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"BigEvidence\" width=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/mdoeff.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/BigEvidence.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.skimble.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Skimble<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tagline:<br><\/strong>Fun mobile applications that help you stay healthy &amp; fit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mobile App:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/skimble\/id395686735?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App Store<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/market.android.com\/details?id=com.skimble.app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android Marketplace<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Twitter: <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/#!\/skimble\" target=\"_blank\">@skimble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Skimble&#039;s Workout Trainer app with Apple TV: iPhone 4S Setup How-To\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VNbbf5lkBgI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>5. <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/genomera.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Genomera<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tagline:<\/strong><br>We&#8217;re crowd-sourcing health discovery by helping anyone create group health studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Twitter:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/#!\/genomera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@genomera<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/genomera.com\/downloads\/genomera_201009_nature_medicine.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mdoeff.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Genomera.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"Genomera\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>6. <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wesprout.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">WeSprout<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tagline:<\/strong><br>Parenting is tough! Whether you&#8217;re facing a fever or potty training, WeSprout helps you make great decisions. We safely monitor your child&#8217;s health records and give you access to resources, useful data, and a community of parents who&#8217;ve been there before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Twitter:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/#!\/WeSprout\">@WeSprout<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7.<strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bitgym.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">BitGym<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tagline:<\/strong><br>Cardio doesn&#8217;t have to be boring<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Twitter: <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/#!\/BitGym\" target=\"_blank\">@BitGym<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/usepipette.com\" target=\"_blank\">Pipette<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tagline:<\/strong><br>Spot medical patterns. Reduce complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Twitter:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/#!\/UsePipette\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@UsePipette<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/usepipette.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mdoeff.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Pipette.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"Pipette\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9. <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.com\" target=\"_blank\">HeartBeat<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tagline:<\/strong><br>What makes your heartbeat?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Twitter:<\/strong> <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/#!\/heartbeat\" target=\"_blank\">@heartbeat<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/brainbot.me\" target=\"_blank\">BrainBot<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tagline:<\/strong><br>Train your brain to be calm and focused<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Twitter:<\/strong> <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/#!\/BrainBot\" target=\"_blank\">@BrainBot<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/brainbot.me\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mdoeff.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Brainbot.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"Brainbot\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/cellscope.com\">CellScope<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tagline:<\/strong><br>CellScope uses patent-pending optical attachments to turn smartphones into a diagnostic-quality imaging systems for telemedicine, skincare and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Twitter: <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/#!\/cellscope\" target=\"_blank\">@CellScope<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"CellScope\" width=\"125\" class=\"shot\" src=\"https:\/\/mdoeff.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/CellScope-213x300.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12. <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/crohnology.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Crohnology<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tagline:<\/strong><br>The Crohn&#8217;s &amp; Colitis Patient-to-Patient Information Sharing Platform<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Twitter: <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/#!\/Crohnology\" target=\"_blank\">@Crohnology<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthinreach.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HealthInReach<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tagline:<\/strong><br>Pay out of pocket. Save big.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Twitter:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/#!\/healthinreach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@HealthInReach<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthinreach.com\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mdoeff.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/HealthInReach.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"HealthInReach\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Elsewhere:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/rockhealth.com\/2011\/11\/nailed-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nailed. It.<\/a> (Rock Health Blog)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/venturebeat.com\/2011\/11\/11\/rockhealth-demo-day-shows-off-some-cool-health-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\">RockHealth Demo Day shows off some cool health apps<\/a> (VentureBeat)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.xconomy.com\/san-francisco\/2011\/11\/15\/a-post-demo-day-look-at-three-rock-health-startups-wesprout-pipette-and-brainbot\/\" target=\"_blank\">A Post-Demo Day Look at Three Rock Health Startups &#8211; WeSprout, Pipette, and BrainBot<\/a> (Wade Roush, Xconomy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%23rockhealth%20until%3A2011-11-11%20since%3A2011-11-10&amp;src=typed_query&amp;f=live\">#RockDemo tweets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rock Health is a new seed accelerator for health startups. It&#8217;s like a Y Combinator for healthcare. This is how they describe their program on their About page: Do you have an idea or startup that&#8217;s working to solve a health-related issue? Apply to join Rock Health, a group of dedicated individuals working to catalyze [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[60,58],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1633","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-health-2-0","category-healthcare"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mdoeff.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1633","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mdoeff.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mdoeff.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mdoeff.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mdoeff.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1633"}],"version-history":[{"count":38,"href":"https:\/\/mdoeff.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1633\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3349,"href":"https:\/\/mdoeff.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1633\/revisions\/3349"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mdoeff.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1633"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mdoeff.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1633"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mdoeff.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1633"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}