Are You a Startup Seeking to Redefine Healthcare Operations with AI? Here’s How to Pitch Perfect at INVEST Digital Health
If your early-stage company is harnessing artificial intelligence to streamline hospital workflows, boost patient engagement or automate administrative tasks, here’s an opportunity you won’t want to miss. MedCity News and our partners at Life Science Curation are now accepting applications for Pitch Perfect, the startup showcase at INVEST Digital Health 2025. Selected teams will present their solutions live to a room full of top-tier investors, healthcare executives and industry thought leaders—an unmatched chance to accelerate growth, forge partnerships and secure funding.
Why Pitch Perfect Matters
At a time when the healthcare system is under pressure to do more with less, AI-powered operational solutions have never been more critical. From predictive staffing models that reduce clinician burnout to intelligent billing platforms that cut revenue cycle leaks, the right technology can transform care delivery and drive substantial cost savings. But breakthrough ideas often struggle to find the spotlight or the capital needed to scale.
Pitch Perfect exists to change that. Since its launch, the program has introduced dozens of startups to audiences of strategic buyers and investors. Past Pitch Perfect alumni have gone on to raise Series A and B rounds, issue public or private offerings, and sign multi-million-dollar contracts with hospitals and payers.
What You Get as a Pitch Perfect Finalist
1. A five-minute live pitch slot before an audience of 200+ invited investors and healthcare leaders
2. One-on-one mentorship sessions in the days leading up to the event, covering pitch refinement, go-to-market strategy and fundraising tactics
3. Complimentary registration and VIP seating at INVEST Digital Health (May 12–14, 2025 in Boston, MA)
4. Exposure in MedCity News—profiles and interviews that showcase your mission, traction and team to our 100,000+ subscribers
5. Ongoing introductions to potential partners, customers and investors well after the conference ends
Personal Anecdote: My First Pitch
I’ll never forget the first time I stepped onstage to pitch my own startup. My heart was pounding so loud I thought it would echo in the microphone. I stumbled over my opening line, my slide deck flickered—twice—and I could feel my cheeks burn. But a seasoned investor in the front row smiled, leaned over, and whispered, “Keep going. Tell me why this matters.” That moment pulled me back from panic and reminded me that investors are human too. They want to hear your passion, your vision, and—in practical terms—how you’ll deliver value. Years later, it’s that experience I draw on when coaching founders for Pitch Perfect. Confidence is contagious; preparation makes it real.
Who Should Apply
We’re specifically looking for early-stage (pre-Series A) startups that:
• Use AI or advanced analytics to improve non-clinical healthcare operations (e.g., revenue cycle management, supply chain, workforce management, patient scheduling)
• Have at least a working prototype or pilot in a live healthcare environment
• Can demonstrate traction—whether it’s signed letters of intent, savings realized by pilot partners, or validated clinical/operational outcomes
Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee composed of venture investors, healthcare innovation officers and MedCity News editors. Finalists will be notified by March 31, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Q: What’s the application deadline?
A: Complete your application by February 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET to be considered.
2. Q: Is there an application fee?
A: No. Applying is free. Finalists will receive complimentary conference passes, but general admission tickets for INVEST Digital Health are available for purchase.
3. Q: What criteria will judges use?
A: Judges will evaluate teams on innovation, market potential, defensibility of technology, clarity of business model and demonstrated traction.
Five Key Takeaways for Your Application
1. Be Clear and Concise: Investors see dozens of pitches. State your problem, solution and value proposition in the first 30 seconds.
2. Showcase Real-World Results: Even small pilots with quantifiable ROI can set you apart from theoretical solutions.
3. Highlight Your Moat: Explain your competitive advantage—whether it’s proprietary algorithms, exclusive data partnerships or regulatory clearances.
4. Prepare for Tough Questions: Anticipate concerns around data privacy, integration complexity and reimbursement models. Practice your responses.
5. Tell Your Story: Numbers matter, but so does narrative. Share why you and your team are uniquely qualified to solve this problem.
Why INVEST Digital Health?
INVEST Digital Health is more than a conference—it’s a curated gathering of the brightest minds in digital health investment. Over three days in Boston, you’ll attend:
• Keynotes from leading investors and health system executives
• Panels on emerging trends like remote monitoring economics and AI ethics
• Roundtables for founders to exchange best practices
• Networking dinners and investor-founder matchmaking sessions
Last year’s event featured 150+ investors with more than $10 billion in fund commitments under management. If you’re serious about scaling your solution, this is the place to be.
How to Apply
1. Visit medcitynews.com/pitchperfect and create an account.
2. Complete the online questionnaire, upload your deck (no more than 10 slides) and provide links to any relevant demos or pilot reports.
3. Submit by February 28, 2025. Shortlisted teams will be invited to an interview call in mid-March.
Call to Action
Don’t let your innovative healthcare operations AI get lost in the noise. Apply to Pitch Perfect at INVEST Digital Health today, and take your startup from promising to powerful. Applications close February 28—start your submission now and prepare to make your mark on the future of healthcare.
For detailed information or to ask specific questions, visit medcitynews.com/pitchperfect or email pitchperfect@medcitynews.com. We look forward to seeing your vision on the big stage!
