Episode 240 | Panel Discussion at Ohio VC Fest | AI-Driven Healthcare: The Heartland Advantage

Episode notes

This special episode of the podcast is a recording of a panel discussion that took place at the 2025 Ohio VC Fest powered by @JumpStart Inc. entitled "AI-Driven Healthcare: The Heartland Advantage." Panelists include Michael Dalton (CEO & Founder at @Ovatient), Kaleigh Gallagher (VP of Tech Services & Network Management at @JumpStart), Matthew Zenker (Director of Tech Partnerships & Investments at @University Hospitals Ventures), Jennifer Owens (Senior AI Program Administrator at @Cleveland Clinic), and moderated by Duane Mancini. The conversation dives into the rapidly-growing AI-driven healthcare innovation in the Midwest, exploring the unique advantages the region faces. The discussion covers various topics including talent acquisition, clinical validation, partnerships with healthcare systems, and the role of data in accelerating growth. Michael Dalton LinkedIn Kaleigh Gallagher LinkedIn Matthew Zenker LinkedIn Jennifer Owens LinkedIn JumpStart Inc. Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn

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