[Engenharia Biomédica Hoje] Sword Health: The tale of the first Portuguese Healthcare Unicorn

by Mr André Santos (Sword Health)

Wednesday 8 Feb 2023, 14:00 → 15:00 Portugal

Sala de Conferências (Departamento de Física FCTUC)

Founded by portuguese, including André Eiras Santos a Biomedical Engineering alumni by UC, Sword Health, the world’s fastest growing digital musculoskeletal (MSK) company, believes in the power of people to recover at home, without resorting to imaging, surgeries or opioids. As the first digital solution to pair its members with a licensed physiotherapist and the Digital Therapist, Sword delivers a clinically-proven, personalized treatment plan that is easier, more effective and less expensive than the traditional gold standard of care. The startup is the first Portuguese Healthcare Unicorn and works with insurers, health systems, and employers in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, Europe, and Australia to make high quality musculoskeletal care, and beyond, accessible to everyone.
The session will focus on the tale from the origin till reaching $2billion valuation, addressing the challenges and the steps along the way to become a flagship company in Digital HealthThe session will focus on the tale from the origin till reaching $2billion valuation, addressing the challenges and the steps along the way to become a flagship company in Digital Health