AI Healthcare concept

(Mods: move to off topic if concepts more in the angel investing stage like this should go there)

I had a few closely related AI concepts for the healthcare industry, and the timing seems right for execution.  I had the idea and pitched it during my MBA roughly 7-8 years ago, but the timing may have not been right then.  

A week or two ago, I ran an experiment to find out what someone in that industry actually thinks of the ideas by sending the ideas to someone I knew who worked at a large AI firm active in the healthcare space.  They tried to turn on vanishing messages mode and cut off communication with me.  I suspect that they likely did this in an attempt to delete evidence they got ideas from someone else... which means its very likely an attractive venture opportunity / concept for companies in that field.

Basically there are two concepts:  Since I have personally observed doctors prescribing tons of drugs at the same time especially in the elderly, even when they are not supposed to be combined, obviously no doctor can know every possible drug interaction with every other drug.  Thats assuming that they are all known to the medical community to begin with.  So, simply have a backend system that checks the drugs someone is being given to make sure there are no combination issues.  Taking this a step further, use AI to come up with potential, currently unknown issues based on that persons medical profile and what is known in the body of knowledge for drug effects etc.

The second concept is to have sort of a "calling card" on a display at all times with the patient in treatment that lists the top 5-10 (or any other number, or all of them, etc) most likely issues or mistakes that can happen based on historical medical mistakes and issues.  Again, it can be made simple just like the previous idea, and taken further with the help of AI that takes more into account than simple statistics.

Anyway,

What are the best ways to pitch an idea like this to the right people / companies?

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here’s how you can effectively pitch your AI healthcare concepts to the right people or companies:

1. Refine and Validate Your Concept

  • Proof of Concept (PoC): Before pitching, create a basic prototype or detailed framework of how your AI solutions would work. For example:
    • For the drug interaction system, outline how the backend would integrate with existing Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.
    • For the "calling card" system, demonstrate how AI would prioritize and display potential issues in real-time.
  • Market Research: Highlight the current gaps in healthcare technology and how your solutions address them. For instance, emphasize the increasing complexity of polypharmacy in elderly patients and the rising demand for AI-driven healthcare solutions.

2. Target the Right Audience

  • Healthcare IT Companies: Companies like Epic Systems, Cerner, or Athenahealth that specialize in EHR and healthcare IT solutions could be ideal partners.
  • AI-Focused Healthcare Startups: Look at startups or VCs investing in healthcare AI, such as those mentioned in WSO threads like Atlas Venture, Third Rock, or Orbimed.
  • Strategic Investors: Approach venture capitalists or angel investors with a focus on healthcare and AI. Highlight the scalability and potential impact of your solutions.

3. Craft a Compelling Pitch

  • Problem-Solution Fit: Clearly articulate the problem (e.g., drug interaction risks, medical errors) and how your AI solutions solve it.
  • Impact Metrics: Use data to show the potential impact, such as reduced adverse drug events or improved patient outcomes.
  • Scalability: Emphasize how your solutions can integrate seamlessly into existing healthcare systems and scale across hospitals or clinics.

4. Leverage Networking

  • Industry Events: Attend healthcare and AI conferences to connect with potential investors or partners. Examples include HLTH, HIMSS, or AI-focused healthcare summits.
  • LinkedIn Outreach: Reach out to professionals in healthcare IT, venture capital, or AI development. Personalize your message and highlight mutual interests.
  • WSO Forums: Engage with the WSO community, especially in threads related to healthcare venture capital or AI in healthcare, to gain insights and connections.

5. Protect Your Idea

  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs): Before sharing detailed information, ensure you have NDAs in place to protect your intellectual property.
  • Patent Research: Consider filing patents for your concepts, especially if they involve unique algorithms or processes.

6. Seek Feedback and Iterate

  • Share your ideas with trusted mentors or industry experts to refine your pitch and address potential weaknesses.
  • Use platforms like WSO to gather insights from professionals who have experience in healthcare venture capital or AI startups.

By following these steps, you can position your AI healthcare concepts as attractive opportunities for investors and companies in the field.

Sources: For Reál | The Daily Peel | 1/23/23, Stock Pitch Sample Template - Proven Examples to Help Ace Your Interview, Q&A: F20 Strategy Director at 25 Y/O, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/questions-about-healthcare-banking?customgpt=1, Biotech finance: from IB to VC / HF to funded startup

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Ideas are worthless, execution is everything. What is your goal here? Are you trying to do this yourself? No one gets paid for an idea so I'm not sure who you're pitching this to if you're not willing to roll up your hands to start building. 

 

Determined

Ideas are worthless, execution is everything. What is your goal here? Are you trying to do this yourself? No one gets paid for an idea so I'm not sure who you're pitching this to if you're not willing to roll up your hands to start building. 

"Ideas are worthless" is the dumbest line in the history of the world since the invention of the cave or making a fire.

Bueller....? Bueller....?
 

Determined

Ideas are worthless, execution is everything. What is your goal here? Are you trying to do this yourself? No one gets paid for an idea so I'm not sure who you're pitching this to if you're not willing to roll up your hands to start building. 

Let me break it down for you further in math terms: one out of a million can come up with good ideas, while most can implement most good ideas.  Humans don't even exist much less thrive and dominate without good ideas.  The truest form of value creation is good ideas.  

If nothing exists without execution, then what exists without good ideas?  Less than nothing because of all of the wasted labor, followed quickly by human extinction.

Bueller....? Bueller....?
 
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Can you give me a bit more background on your experience?

I'm genuinely trying to help here as someone that has had lots of "ideas" but then actually executed one. Coming up with the idea was easy, actually implementing and building a company around it is exceedingly difficult. 

For reference, I'm a co-founder of a Series B company that's been around for half a decade and before that I was in VC

I recognize I probably came off as harsh in my initial response but I'm not here to play "yes and" with you. If you want real advice, give more context. 

  1. What is your end goal with these ideas? -- e.g. start a company, incubate a team, join a larger org, impress internet strangers?
  2. What's the actual pain your solving? -- e.g. operating overhead, malpractice risk, misdiagnosis?
 

Determined

Can you give me a bit more background on your experience?

I'm genuinely trying to help here as someone that has had lots of "ideas" but then actually executed one. Coming up with the idea was easy, actually implementing and building a company around it is exceedingly difficult. 

For reference, I'm a co-founder of a Series B company that's been around for half a decade and before that I was in VC

I recognize I probably came off as harsh in my initial response but I'm not here to play "yes and" with you. If you want real advice, give more context. 

  1. What is your end goal with these ideas? -- e.g. start a company, incubate a team, join a larger org, impress internet strangers?
  2. What's the actual pain your solving? -- e.g. operating overhead, malpractice risk, misdiagnosis?

"What is your end goal?" 

You think that's a joke.... Do you?

Bueller....? Bueller....?
 

Concept one old and told. Market is oversaturated. Been around for a decade - but taken off the last 2 years with improvement of AI.

 

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