In-Person Event

Healing the Sick Care System

HealthTech Event bringing entrepreneurs and ecosystem leaders together

Date
Apr 15, 2026
Time
05:30 pm - 07:30 pm
Address
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Founder Institute together with our partner, Health2Tech is hosting a great startup event in Washington DC. At this event, we will discuss health tech topics and entrepreneurship and hear ​Gil Bashe, FINN Partners Chair Global Health and Purpose, Editor in Chief of Medika Life, and author of the Amazon #1 new release in health policy Healing the Sick Care System: Why People Matter. He collaborates with leaders who are shaping the future of health and guides their ideas through the challenges that stand between progress and the people it serves. RSVP here: https://luma.com/hjf6r9ad

Join us on April 15th for an exclusive gathering that brings together the brightest minds in the digital health space. Hosted by Alex Koshykov & Guc Ozenci this evening promises to be a confluence of innovation, inspiration, and invaluable networking.

Event Schedule:

  • ​​5:30 PM - 6:00 Doors Open. Begin the evening with a warm welcome and a chance to settle in.

  • ​​6:00 - 6:30 Fire-side chat with Gil Bashe and his book presentation: “Healing the Sick Care System: Why People Matter”.
    6:30 - 8:30 Networking. Connect, converse, and collaborate with peers driven by a common passion for advancing healthcare through technology.

​​About our Guest Speakers:

Gil Bashe is FINN Partners Chair Global Health and Purpose, Editor in Chief of Medika Life, and author of the Amazon #1 new release in health policy Healing the Sick Care System: Why People Matter. He collaborates with leaders who are shaping the future of health and guides their ideas through the challenges that stand between progress and the people it serves.

​Gil has been tapped by PharmaVOICE as one of the 100 most inspiring people in healthcare, included in Fast Company’s 50 People to Watch in the New World of Work, chosen by MM&M as a Top 10 Innovation Catalyst, recognized by PRWeek and MM&M as a Top 50 Health Influencer, honored by the PRSA Health Academy for Excellence in Public Relations, awarded a Trailblazer Lifetime Achievement Award by PM360 and selected for the PR News Hall of Fame, PRWeek Top 30 Health Influencers and PRovoke Media Top 25 Innovators.

​Why Attend?

  • ​​Meet like-minded individuals who are actively shaping the health tech landscape.

  • ​​Share experiences, discuss challenges, and explore potential solutions with fellow founders.

  • ​​Learn from the journeys of other entrepreneurs, discover something new, seek advice, and perhaps find the mentor or partner you've been looking for.

​​Who Should Attend?

  • ​​Digital Health Founders at various stages of their startup journey.

  • ​​Healthcare Professionals who are passionate about health innovation.

  • ​​Investors looking to make impactful contributions to the digital health and medtech spaces.

Why This Event Is A Must?

  • ​​Hear from thought leaders and innovators in the digital health domain (at every event, we'll have a new set of speakers).

  • ​​Connect with peers, potential collaborators, and mentors.

  • ​​Participate in engaging Q&As and discussions that can spark new ideas and opportunities.

For more information about the investors, accelerators, incubators, and tech events available in Pennwest, see our list of Startup Resources.

Speakers

Alex

Alex Koshykov

CEO @ YODD Medical

Guc

Guc Ozenci

Program Director @ FI Washington DC

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