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At-Home DNA Testing: A Q&A with Ana Cornell of Acorn Genetics

Hear from Ana Cornell about her E-Team Acorn Genetics, which is developing a low-cost, at-home DNA testing kit that enables users to privately test for genetic conditions.

Combating Cardiac Arrest: A Q&A with Heather Holman of Heartbeat Technologies

Hear from Heather Holman about her E-Team Heartbeat Technologies, which is working to treat patients experiencing cardiac arrest by increasing blood flow to the heart.

optimizing plant health: a q&a with Francis Pellegrino of Advanced Growing Resources

Francis Pellegrino of Advanced Growing Resources developed a handheld scanner that helps farmers optimize plant health and prevent crop loss.

Preventing Vision Loss Using Artificial Intelligence: A Q&A with TJ Falohun of Ai-Ris

TJ Falohun of Ai-Ris is using artificial intelligence to help prevent vision loss in vulnerable and underresourced communities.

Weaving Sustainability Into Fashion: Q&A with Lauren Choi of The New Norm

Lauren Choi of The New Norm is protecting the environment by transforming plastic Solo cups into an innovative wearable fabric for the fashion industry.

innovating menstrual care: q&a with Chante’ Knox of DelivHer FemCare

Chante’ Knox of E-Team DelivHer FemCare attributes early-stage support for fast-tracking her innovative menstrual care product.

streamlining sustainability metrics in the oil and gas industry: q&a with James Carnes of Iconic Air

Iconic Air has developed an air quality monitoring device and software platform that gathers and analyzes the vital sustainability metrics that oil and gas companies need to reach their goals.

advancing preventive health care through biosensor technology: q&a with Noah Hill of Lura Health

Lura Health has created biosensor technology placed on a tooth to aid in preventive health care, delivering real-time updates through a mobile app.

water scarcity: Hydronomy’s invention creates water out of thin air

To address the growing issue of water scarcity, VentureWell E-Team, Hydronomy has developed a solar-powered device that generates water from air for use in homes.

innovating breast cancer treatment: q&a with Yixin Hu of Kubanda Cryotherapy

Through developing a new breast cancer treatment, Yixin Hu, founder of E-Team, Kubanda Cryotherapy, has learned that a successful venture requires more than just a good idea.

protecting our oceans with AI technology: q&a with Saakib Akbany of Remora

Saakib Akbany of E-Team, Remora, developed an autonomous marine drone that uses AI technology to collect floating garbage from ports to address ocean pollution.

advancing neurosurgical technology: q&a with Casey Grage of Hubly

For Casey Grage of neurosurgical technology innovators, Hubly, entrepreneurship has taught her to master the art of difficult conversations.

expanding treatment possibilities for kidney failure: q&a with Sarah Lee of Relavo

Sarah Lee of E-Team, Relavo, is designed a self-disinfecting dialysis technology for home-based kidney failure treatment.

advancing agricultural sustainability with lab-grown meat: a Q&A with Jordan Jones from E-Team, Leef Jerky

Jordan Jones of E-Team, Leef Jerky is progressing agricultural sustainability practices by creating an environmentally-friendly meat product.

creating sustainable and durable women’s health products: q&a with Greta Meyer from E-Team, Sequel

Through intensive customer discovery, E-Team grantee, Greta Meyer and her team is designing more durable, sustainable women’s health products.

designing paper-thin, flexible batteries for vital electronics: q&a with Rajan Kumar from E-Team, Ateios

VentureWell E-Team, Ateios, is developing a platform technology to manufacture customizable, flexible batteries for the growing medical patches market.

improving aneurysm treatment with game-inspired design: q&a with Gopesh Tilvawala of Neurotendo

E-Team Neurotendo developed a game-inspired device that enables safer and quicker aneurysm treatment with higher success rates.

streamlining infectious mosquito control with artificial intelligence: q&a with Tristan Ford of VecTech

Using artificial intelligence, E-Team VecTech is eliminating the need for harmful insecticides for mosquito control.

tracking dehydration with smart wearables: q&a with Adria Abella Villafranca from E-Team, hDrop

E-Team grantee, Adria Abella Villafranca of hDrop developed a wearable device that analyzes dehydration levels and alerts users when it’s necessary to drink water.