DTx Podcast with Eugene Borukhovich

Welcome to the DTx Podcast, where we explore the latest in digital therapeutics. In our previous episode with Mike Pace, we discussed the challenges facing DTx in 2023. Now, with positive developments in 2024, we’re updating our community on the progress in advancing digital therapies. Host Eugene Borukhovich engages with experts Dr. Jenna Carl, Andy Molnar, Marty Culjat, and Kirsten Tullia to dis...

In this episode of the DTx Podcast, Eugene Borukhovich sits down with Mike Pace, CEO and founder of PalmHealthCo, to delve into the latest developments and insights from the DTx industry from 2023 and to discuss what may be in store for 2024. Eugene and Mike cover various aspects of the DTx landscape, including the growing importance of FDA authorizations, the shift towards non-prescription soluti...

In this episode of the DTx Podcast, Eugene Borukhovich hosts Philip Heimann, CEO of Vivira, a prominent player in the DTx landscape in Germany. "The genesis of Vivira was the need for personalized movement therapy - we wanted to provide people with a solution that was made just for them," says Philip.  This necessity led to the development of an innovative digital therapeutic solution that has mad...

In this episode, we hear from Josh Sackman, President and Co-founder of AppliedVR. AppliedVR, in their own words, provide virtual reality-based treatments that represent a comprehensive approach to chronic pain that empowers patients with accessible digital tools self-managed in their own home. In this episode, we cover: The origin story of AppliedVR Transitioning from an app store for health VR t...

In this replay episode, we hear from Sylvain Piquet, COO and Co-founder of Five Lives, the app that leverages the new science of brain aging, neuroplasticity, and cognitive reserve to help people improve their brain health and prevent cognitive decline and dementia. In this episode, we cover: The origin story of Five Lives and the motivation behind focusing on dementia and cognitive decline. The d...

In honor of Gift of Sight month we're replaying this insightful episode with Mark Wuttke, CEO of Dopavision. In their own words, Dopavision is pioneering the development of innovative solutions that target the eye’s innate dopamine pathway to address unmet needs in ophthalmology using digitally delivered light.  Topics include: The background to Dopavision The pediatric Myopia vs adult Myopia mark...

In this episode, we hear from Vijay Ravindran, founder and CEO of Floreo. Floreo allows therapy to be more engaging and happen anywhere, assisting people in practicing critical social skills at their own pace through immersive experiences, starting with adolescent Autism spectrum disorder. In this episode, we cover: The founding story of Floreo Market for autism and neurodiversity The child and ca...

We're seeing a broader consolidation of digital health solutions this year to bring together the amazing talent and the scientifically validated assets to drive scale in the market and improve unit economics. On the heels of last week's announcement of the merger between Fern Health and BehaVR tune into this replay episode to hear Eugene Borukhovich's conversation with Aaron Gani, Founder and CEO...

In this episode, we hear from, Rich Brancaccio, Chief Innovation Officer of Revibe Technologies, and Lindsay Ayearst, Chief Scientific Officer of Revibe Technologies. In their own words, Revibe is a digital therapeutics company fusing behavioral science with technology and currently developing a new digital therapy for ADHD. In this episode, we cover: Founding story and funding milestones Child an...

There are two kinds of people in the world, says Brent Vaughan — those who prefer to make incremental changes with a lower likelihood of failure, and those who aspire to fix (seemingly) intractable problems that have stymied others. Brent falls in the latter category. A serial entrepreneur, former venture capitalist, and current CEO of Cognito Therapeutics (a DTx company that specializes in neurod...

In this episode, we hear from Chan Yoon, MD, CEO of EverEx. EverEx is revolutionizing musculoskeletal rehabilitation with cutting edge AI, pose estimation technology, and evidence based treatments. In this episode, we cover: Insights into Digital Health in South Korea The EverEx creation journey The musculoskeletal health market in South Korea  Funding journey and challenges in the market Reimburs...

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based form of therapy that has been in use for decades. My guest in this episode believes that CBT can be applied to create better therapeutics, and, in fact, that’s exactly what his company is called: Better Therapeutics. Dr. Mark Berman, the Chief Medical Officer at Better Therapeutics, explained that the goal of CBT is to “help people change som...

In this episode, we hear from Francesca Wuttke, Founder and CEO of Nen who is focusing on building prescription digital therapeutic at a cross-section of pediatrics, pain with an initial focus in oncology. In this episode, we cover: The background to nen and naming the company Gamifying CBT for treating children's pain Targeting the psychological aspects of pain Treating unmet needs in oncology Pa...

Curio has announced positive data from the Supporting Maternal Mental Health and Emotional Regulation (SuMMER) trial demonstrating that MamaLift Plus has met its efficacy endpoints. This is a significant step towards providing better support for mothers during a crucial time.  In this Replay episode we hear from Shailja Dixit, CEO of Curio. In their own words: 'Curio is a Digital Therapeutics comp...

In this special feed drop hear Eugene Borukhovich in conversation with Pharmaphorum Editor in Chief Jonah Comstock discussing what they saw and heard at DTx East in Boston. This year the digital therapeutics space took a hit with the downfall of Pear Therapeutics, one of the most well-known of the industry’s still-active pioneers. Combined with Akili Interactive’s hard pivot to OTC , some in the i...

In this episode, we hear from Mark Wuttke, CEO of Dopavision. In their own words, Dopavision is pioneering the development of innovative solutions that target the eye’s innate dopamine pathway to address unmet needs in ophthalmology using digitally delivered light.  Topics include: The background to Dopavision The pediatric Myopia vs adult Myopia markets Patient experience using Dopavision Changes...

In this episode, we hear from Andrew Jenkinson and Niall O'Driscol, CEO's and Co-founders of vStream. vStream's primary focus is on the creation of compelling and engaging patient-centric experiences. Specializing in virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, 360 video, immersive experiences, and digital installations Topics include: The background to vStream and the product ShineVR The fu...

If you’ve been keeping up with the news you’ll know that since March this year, Kranus Edera has been permanently listed as a digital health application by the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices. But the journey did not stop there. Last week Kranus Health achieved another milestone: successful price negotiations with the GKV-Spitzenverband, which is in charge of negotiating the reimbu...

In this episode, we hear from Meri Beckwith, Co-founder of Lindus Health. In their own words, Lindus delivers end to end clinical trials for health tech and biotech pioneers. Topics include: The background and inception story of Lindus Health Lindus Health's place in the value chain Achieving key funding milestones in a difficult market enviroment The unique aspects of clinical trials for DTx Phar...

In this episode, we hear from Susa Monacelli, General Manager at Propeller Health. In their own words Propeller Health is a precision digital health company on a mission to uplift every person living with chronic disease so they can take control of their health and live a better life. Topics include: The background to Propeller Health and the ResMed umbrella The original business hypothesis of Res...

Have you heard? On August 22, Mahana Therapeutics announced a distribution and marketing partnership with Bayer’s consumer health division. This partnership unites Mahana’s proficiency in digital therapeutic advancement with Bayer’s commitment to empowering individuals through cutting-edge digital solutions, all aimed at enabling greater personal health control. The full press release is linked be...

In this episode, we hear from Brian Wallace, CMO and Co-Founder of Calmsie. Calmsie in their own words are empowering children to develop emotional resilience from an early age. Calmsie creates engaging DTx video games designed to improve outcomes for children with depression and anxiety. In this episode, we cover: Translating addiction science to treat depression and anxiety in children The origi...

In this special feed drop hear the first episode of Emerging Medtech Today, hosted by Henry Peck and powered by LSI. The Emerging Medtech Today podcast offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights from industry leaders who are building breakthrough businesses that are moving medtech forward. Join Henry as he engages in captivating conversations with innovators and investors who are at the...

In this episode, we hear from David Kim, Managing Director at DigiTx Partners. In their own words DigiTX Partners is a venture firm focused on investing in and supporting early stage startup companies in the digital health space. Launched in 2016 as a joint venture by Astellas Pharma And MPM Capital, DigiTx Partners remains one of a few venture funds exclusively dedicated to the digital health spa...

In this episode, we hear from Sean Khozin, Senior Partner at the investment firm Braven Partners. He focuses on advancing in innovations at the intersection of biology, technology and AI. Sean was previously the CEO of CancerLinQ and the Global Head of Data Strategy and Data Science at Johnson & Johnson. He had a successful tenure in the US federal government as the associate director of FDA’s Onc...