🚀 Define Ventures x Health Engine | The Future of Healthcare and AI w. Hong Truong
​Define Ventures x Health Engine
​Come hear about the rapidly evolving landscape of AI in healthcare and the exciting opportunities it presents for innovation and investment. This event brings together industry experts, venture capitalists, and technical founders to share insights, experiences, and visions for the future of healthcare AI.
​The healthcare industry is on the brink of a technological revolution, with artificial intelligence at its forefront. In Q2 2024, AI investments in digital health grew by an astounding 60% compared to Q1, representing 42% of all digital health funding—a staggering $2.4 billion. This unprecedented growth signifies the immense potential and confidence in AI's ability to transform healthcare delivery, improve patient outcomes, and create new business opportunities.
​Our speaker for this event is Hong Truong from Define Ventures. Hong is a seasoned professional in healthcare strategic investing and innovation. Her career spans key roles at major healthcare institutions, including Kaiser Permanente, Cedars-Sinai, and MemorialCare Health Systems. Prior to joining Define Ventures, Hong worked at the California HealthCare Foundation, focusing on Medicaid market investments and healthcare data exchange policy. Her experience also includes pharmacoeconomic consulting, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of healthcare economics and technology. Hong's diverse background uniquely positions her to identify and nurture innovative solutions in the rapidly evolving healthcare sector.
​This event is perfect for:
​Technical professionals interested in healthcare applications of AI
​Entrepreneurs and aspiring founders in the healthtech space
​Investors looking to understand the healthcare AI landscape
​Healthcare professionals curious about the impact of AI on their field
​Students and researchers in computer science, bioengineering, and related fields
​Don't miss this unique opportunity to gain invaluable insights, network with industry leaders, and potentially shape the future of healthcare through AI innovation!
​Agenda
​Opening Remarks (15 minutes): A welcome address setting the stage for the evening's discussions and highlighting the importance of AI in healthcare.
​Keynote Speakers (30 minutes): Define Ventures partners will provide a talk on the future of healthcare AI and entrepreneurship.
​Networking Session (1 hour 15 minutes): An opportunity to connect with speakers, Define Ventures representatives, and fellow attendees.
​About Define Ventures
​Define Ventures is a $800m Silicon Valley venture fund focused exclusively on early stage digital health. We're ex-operators, with careers spanning go-to-market, commercialization, product, and strategy across payers, providers, employers, life sciences, and consumer. At our core, we want to do everything we can to enable our entrepreneurs to build the best organizations they can through our relationships and experience. We were founded in 2018 by Lynne Chou O'Keefe, who led Kleiner Perkins' digital health efforts and has invested in companies from Livongo to Unite Us to HIMS.
​About Health Engine
​Health Engine is a premier health-tech startup accelerator focused on leveling up early-stage companies to navigate the healthcare space and connect them with a like-minded community. Since our founding in early 2022, we have collectively accelerated 48 startups across 6 cohorts, with a total portfolio valuation of $810 million and an average valuation of $22.5 million per startup. The startups have cumulatively raised $184 million, averaging $5.1 million each.