EDITORIAL
Tory Cenaj
Founder, Owner and Publisher, Partners in Digital Heath, Stamford, Connecticut, USA
Corresponding Author: Tory Cenaj, Email: t.cenaj@partnersindigitalhealth.com
Keywords: artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, clinical trial management, ConV2X, digital health, healthcare, innovation
On Sept 1, 2023, Partners in Digital Health, publisher of Blockchain in Healthcare Today (BHTY,) conducted the 4th Annual ConVerge2Xcelerate (ConV2X) Ignition Pitch Competition. The competition was recorded for journal and On Demand broadcast viewing. Seven competitors in the digital health and DLT (distributed ledger technology) markets presented to eight decerning judges. Entrants were asked to demonstrate how products and services directly impact telehealth and blockchain in healthcare technology fields from around the globe. Product solution categories included, but were not limited to:
AI & Tech in Telehealth and Medicine
Advancing the Business of Health with Blockchain Technology
Citation: Blockchain in Healthcare Today 2023, 6: 283 - https://doi.org/10.30953/bhty.v6.283
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Submitted: September 28, 2023; Accepted: October 3, 2023; Published: October 13, 2023
The excitement was palpable as entrepreneurs, innovators, and healthcare leaders gathered for the highly anticipated 4th Annual ConV2X 2023 Ignition Pitch Competition focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI), telehealth, and blockchain technology in healthcare. After rigorous evaluation of exceptional presentations and market initiatives, judges determined the winners – and undoubtedly, revolutionized healthcare.
Bloqcube Inc: Clinical Trial Management & Financial System (CTMFS) platform, designed to accelerate Decentralized Clinical Trials (DCT), stood out as a remarkable solution. Your innovative approach to streamlining clinical trials with blockchain technology is nothing short of inspiring.
Veta Health (Prosper): Commitment to empowering patients with personalized Telehealth Solutions is a testament to the transformative potential of AI in healthcare. Your dedication to improving patient care is commendable.
Rama Rao, CEO, Bloqcube, expressed sentiments of gratitude for organizing the ConV2X Ignition Pitch Competition stating “It was an incredible platform for innovators like ourselves to showcase our contributions, and the entire experience has been deeply enriching.”
Camaraderie and expanding support networks are hallmarks of the ConV2X experience. Here’s what some of the competitors had to say:
Seth Dobrin, CEO, Quantm AI: “Wow! What a great group of technologies and use cases. I am humbled by you all, what you have built, and where you are going. It was an honor to be part of this group.”
Ryan Wright, Founder, Nvelope: “Thank you for the opportunity. More than anything, I was delighted to see focused people doing passionate projects that address tangible goals. Progress and Sagacity are around the corner!”
Paniz Jasbi, Founder, Theriome: “The depth of innovation and dedication showcased by all teams was truly commendable. Alex and I are grateful for the opportunity to have been part of this gathering and look forward to potential collaborations and interactions in the future. Thank you, everyone, for sharing all of your amazing projects and companies. It is inspiring to be presenting alongside you amazing innovators! Thank you for the opportunity; it was such a pleasure.”
First Prize winners in each category received remarkable prizes valued at $13,000, along with a myriad of prestigious opportunities to propel their ventures to new heights including a seat in the prestigious October 2023 Scholarly Cohort at ILT Entrepreneur Academy, each valued at $3,000 each (details at ILT Academy). Runner-ups didn’t go empty-handed, and earned a waived journal article APC for an accepted manuscript submission. Startups are encouraged to publish research in peer reviewed journals to add credibility and validation to products and services; which also distinguishes ad elevates a company’s reputation in the market and venture capital community.
Companies that competed for top accolades alongside the winners included:
The judging panel featured some of the brightest in the industry:
Nisa Amoils, Esq., Managing Partner, A100X, stated “Thank you for organizing the ConV2X 2023 Ignition Pitch event. It is so important that healthcare use cases of blockchain and AI get recognition for their traction, which have been largely ignored by media.”
Winners are poised to reshape the healthcare landscape with their innovative solutions. As we celebrate their achievements, we also look forward to witnessing the impact they will have on the future of healthcare.
For 2024 details and information, please contact Tory Cenaj, at info@partnersindigitalhealth.com