Join us as we sit down with Luke Marshall, Founder and CEO at VitalFlo, a groundbreaking health tech company revolutionizing how respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD are diagnosed and monitored. Discover how their innovative spirometry tools are bringing vital testing and care to underserved communities, reducing ER visits, and empowering primary care providers to manage chronic lung diseases more effectively.

We also explore VitalFlo’s journey through the Methodist Healthcare Ministries & VelocityTX Accelerator program and its mission to expand access to care across South Texas. With insights on navigating healthcare's regulatory and funding challenges, this episode is packed with wisdom for aspiring founders and innovators.

We talk about:

- How VitalFlo simplifies pulmonary diagnostics for better accessibility.

- The impact of rural healthcare barriers on chronic disease management.

- Lessons learned about scaling in health tech and creating sustainable solutions.

Learn more about Luke and VitalFlow below:

Facebook, LinkedIn, X: Luke G. Marshall

Facebook, LinkedIn, X: @vitalflohealth

https://www.vitalflohealth.com/

#vitalflow #technology #research #medicine #respiratorycare #healthtech

Join us as we welcome back Dave from BobiHealth, a trailblazing health tech startup on a mission to transform maternal health with the power of AI. In this episode, Dave dives into into their journey toward making pregnancy safer and more proactive.

🎧 Listen now to learn about:

• The mission and impact of Bobi Health's AI-powered app in reducing pregnancy-related risks.
• Challenges and rewards of joining the Velocity and Methodist Health Care Ministries Accelerator.
• Insights on bridging healthcare gaps in underserved communities, particularly in rural South Texas.
• The road to scaling maternal health innovations with ethical AI, data privacy, and community partnerships.

Be sure to tune in for an inspiring conversation about tech-driven healthcare solutions addressing critical gaps in maternal care!

Learn more about BobiHealth and Dave here!

Facebook, Instagram, TikTok: @bobihealthaiLinkedIn:

BobiHealthWebsite: www.bobihealth.com

We sit down with Dr. Joseph Olowe, CEO and co-founder of Doktorconnect, to explore how his platform is transforming the future of healthcare. After a personal tragedy involving a close friend, Dr. Olowe set out to develop a solution to better manage chronic conditions and prevent health crises before they happen. Tune in as we discuss: - How Doktorconnect empowers patients with personalized, data-driven healthcare. - The integration of IoT devices to track key health indicators and streamline care. - Lessons learned from scaling a global healthtech startup, from Texas to Nigeria and beyond. Doktorconnect is shifting the focus from reactive care to proactive wellness, and you won't want to miss the insights from this episode. Learn more about Doktorconnect and Dr. Olowe here! https://www.doktorconnect.com/us/ http://www.twitter.com/jolowe700 http://linkedin.com/in/joseph-olowe-29aa4129

In this episode of South Texas Power Lunch, Matt Duke talks with Sebastian Garzon from Alamo Angels about the current state of angel investing and how it’s helping close the funding gap for startups in South Texas.

They dive into what it takes to capture the attention of angel investors and key strategies for raising capital.

If you’re a founder or entrepreneur looking for insights on securing funding, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

Learn more about Alamo Angels below: https://alamoangels.com/

Our episode with Gabriele Niederauer, Co-Founder and CEO of Freyya is now live!

Gabriele sits down with our host and managing attorney, Matt Duke, to talk about her experience as a biomedical engineer, serial entrepreneur, and leader in our community. Gabriele dives into lessons learned from her time at companies such as OsteoBiologics, Inc., ENTrigue Surgical, Inc., Bluegrass Vascular Technologies, and now Freyya, Inc..

We are so thankful again to Gabriele for joining us on this episode, sharing her wisdom and knowledge as a an influential leader within our San Antonio community.

Be sure to follow along Gabriele and Freyya throughout their journey!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriele-niederauer-phd-87365a11/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/freyya/
https://freyya.com/

Our new episode is here featuring Amanda Godlewski!

In this conversation, Matt and Amanda dive into consumer packaged goods (CPG) and what founders should be thinking about in terms of their products. Amanda shares her experience and background as an attorney in the CPG space, providing insight on how CPG founders in our community can utilize resources like San Antonio CPG to learn more.

Learn more about Amanda here! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandagodlewski/

#CPG #ConsumerPackagedGoods #Business #Startup #Founder

We are beyond excited to premier our 50th episode of The South Texas Power Lunch with special guest, Jaime Wesolowski.

Our host Matt Duke, sits down with Jaime, President and CEO of Methodist Healthcare Ministries, discussing culture, leadership, and innovation within an organization. Matt and Jaime dive into building a culture driven by its mission and pushing to innovation.

Jaime's experience in growing Methodist Healthcare System and continued dedication to Methodist Healthcare Ministries is centered around a strong culture - Serving Humanity to Honor God.

We are so thankful to have reached 50 episodes of The South Texas Power Lunch and to feel the continued support of those in and outside of our community. Our goal is to Educate, Support, and Advise every small to medium-sized business and startup in South Texas, and we hope you enjoy this episode.

Be sure to follow along with Methodist Healthcare Ministries and contribute to the impact they are making on our community. https://www.mhm.org/

We are so excited for this episode with founders Zac Brown and Melissa Martini from NonprofitsHQ and Waste Away!

This conversation highlights both Zac and Melissa's experience with their startups and the journeys that have brought them here. They highlight their experience as Geekdom members and touch on what they have gone through.

Be sure to follow along their journey!

https://www.nonprofitshq.com/

https://www.wasteawaytx.com/