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MDisrupt Secures American Heart Association Ventures Investment, Enters Strategic Collaboration for Association Members

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3 months ago

October 15, 2024

American Heart Association Ventures invests in MDisrupt

Lisa Suennen, Managing Partner of American Heart Association Ventures and longtime healthcare veteran, joins the MDisrupt board

MDisrupt’s marketplace will be made available to thousands of the American Heart Association’s professional members

The American Heart Association and MDisrupt collaborate to expand the AI-Powered Health Expert Marketplace

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MDisrupt, the premier expert marketplace for the health tech and life sciences industries, today announced it has received a milestone-based $1 million investment from American Heart Association Ventures, the newly established venture arm that leads and coordinates the Association’s venture capital investments. In addition, the American Heart Association entered into a services agreement with MDisrupt.

The investment will support expanded adoption of MDisrupt’s recently launched Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Powered Health Expert Marketplace. The marketplace is designed to meet the growing demand by small and large companies for fast and reliable access to vetted clinical, commercial, and scientific experts to advise around designing, building, commercializing, and scaling healthcare products and services.

In addition, MDisrupt will add new features to the marketplace platform through a strategic collaboration with the Association to meet the needs of its members, providing new ways for them to engage with the health technology, health services, medical device and life sciences sectors. This collaboration will enable members to advance the Association’s mission of spreading evidence-based, high-quality scientific expertise across the healthcare ecosystem.

“Healthcare experts are the catalysts behind scalable, science-based innovation. This strategic investment from American Heart Association Ventures accelerates our mission to provide health care and life sciences companies with unparalleled access to top clinicians and scientists, including those specializing in cardiovascular and brain health,” said Ruby Gadelrab, Founder and CEO of MDisrupt. “Our collaboration with the Association will create valuable opportunities for thousands of members to engage with industry, apply their expertise in new roles, and shape the future of healthcare technology.”

Healthcare industry veteran Lisa Suennen, Managing Partner of American Heart Association Ventures, also joined MDisrupt’s Board of Directors, bringing decades of leadership experience and a proven track record in health innovation to support MDisrupt’s continued growth.

“We are excited about this relationship because it allows us to bring even more value to the American Heart Association members and to further disseminate our members’ impressive knowledge to advance solutions that are scientifically validated, evidence-based and essential for the healthcare industry,” Suennen said. “We are thrilled to make this strategic investment in MDisrupt and to have this opportunity to support our members and the healthcare and life sciences marketplace by matching needs with expertise in a way that benefits all. Through this collaboration, MDisrupt will help give Association members a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of healthcare solutions.”

American Heart Association Ventures is an investment platform that leads and coordinates the venture capital programs of the Association, building upon the overall mission by funding programs that ensure the translation of high quality, evidence-based science, research and clinical know-how into actionable, meaningful, equitable and sustainable positive impact for patients and the health care system.

Suennen added, “The collaboration with MDisrupt will help us deliver on our mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Building on more than 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, the American Heart Association is focused on driving breakthroughs and helping advance proven solutions that advance health and hope for everyone, everywhere.”

Healthcare Experts – the Critical Factor for Success in New Healthcare Products and Services

While health tech, tech-enabled services, medical devices and life sciences are abundant with innovation, the path to success is challenging. For instance, in the United States, 75 percent of medical device start-ups fail, and 98 percent of digital health startups don’t survive. The landscape for connected devices and apps is similarly daunting, with an astonishing 350,000 health apps available and more than 90,000 released in 2020 alone – yet about 53 percent are uninstalled within 30 days. Early-stage healthcare companies frequently falter because they lack clinical, regulatory, and commercialization expertise; they also face significant post-market hurdles such as recalls, reimbursement challenges, or poor market performance.

“Too many promising companies struggle not due to a lack of innovation but because they can’t access deeply specialized healthcare expertise when it’s needed most. Whether it’s navigating complex regulations, generating evidence, commercialization, or engaging with payers and health systems, the nuanced, healthcare-specific guidance we provide through MDisrupt is critical. Unlike general expert platforms, we focus exclusively on every aspect of health care, offering vetted, curated experts who can accelerate a company’s path to market. Our marketplace delivers the right expertise at the right time, empowering companies to move faster and more responsibly,” said Gadelrab.

The MDisrupt marketplace currently provides access to more than 2,500 vetted experts who worked at established healthcare enterprises, such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, Walgreens, CVS, Willis Towers Watson, U.S. FDA, Optum, Humana, Kaiser, Cleveland Clinic, and more.

MDisrupt’s AI-Powered Health Expert Marketplace connects health tech and life sciences companies, as well as venture and private equity funds, with vetted experts whose skills are highly specific and nuanced to meet healthcare’s unique challenges. The platform’s precision matching ensures that companies find the exact experts they need, whether for clinical, commercial, regulatory or reimbursement expertise. Companies can engage these experts in various ways, from hourly consultations and advisory boards to fractional, part-time, or full-time roles, ensuring flexibility and tailored expertise for every stage of their growth.

MDisrupt was founded by Gadelrab, a seasoned health tech executive who has successfully commercialized healthcare and life sciences, served on the executive team at 23andMe, and advised many leading companies in the biotech and genetics sectors. MDisrupt has raised $6.6 million to date, including its most recent $3 million in seed funding. Notable investors include The Venture Collective, Capita3, The Good Science Fund, Zane Venture Fund, Growth Factory, Susan Solinsky, Matthew Holt, and other strategic investors and industry leaders in the healthcare and technology sectors.

About MDisrupt

MDisrupt is the premier expert marketplace for the health tech and life sciences industry, connecting companies with over 2,500 top-tier professionals, including clinicians, health system executives, and payor leaders. The company’s AI-powered platform streamlines access to essential expertise, enabling rapid product development and validation. By uniting the best minds in healthcare, MDisrupt ensures that health innovations are built on a foundation of clinical rigor and are ready for market success acceleration. For more information, visit www.mdisrupt.com, and follow on LinkedIn.

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StorageUnits.com: 4 in 10 Americans Are Stockpiling Goods in Fear of Tariffs

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2 hours ago

January 15, 2025

Americans prepare for anticipated economic shifts under President-elect Donald Trump.

SEATTLE, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — StorageUnits.com, a reliable and user-friendly platform for finding the best and most convenient storage facilities, recently published findings from a December 2024 survey examining Americans’ preparedness in response to anticipated economic shifts under President-elect Donald Trump. The survey of 1,750 U.S. residents highlights significant stockpiling activity and large purchases.

According to the survey, 28% of Americans are actively stockpiling goods, with another 17% planning to start soon. Household essentials (78%) and non-perishable foods (78%) rank as the most commonly stockpiled items, while 20% of respondents say they are stockpiling a year’s supply or more. Among active stockpilers, 15% have already spent over $1,000, and 7% are using rental storage units to manage their surplus goods.

Fear of tariffs is a key driver behind this behavior, with 9 in 10 respondents expressing concern about how Trump’s proposed tariffs will impact the cost of goods. The survey also reveals that 1 in 3 Americans have made or plan to make large purchases—such as electronics, appliances, and cars—before Trump takes office, citing his election as a significant influence on their decisions.

This survey, commissioned by StorageUnits.com and conducted online via Pollfish in December 2024, collected responses from 1,750 U.S. residents. To view the study write-up, please visit: https://www.storageunits.com/4-in-10-americans-are-stockpiling-goods-in-fear-of-tariffs/

StorageUnits.com is an emerging startup dedicated to helping consumers across the United States discover the best and most convenient storage options in their local communities. The website provides comprehensive resources and tools for traditional self-storage, full-service storage, and moving solutions. For more information, please visit http://www.storageunits.com.

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InventHelp Inventors Develop New Solar Phone Charging Resort Table (LOS-249)

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2 hours ago

January 15, 2025

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — “We thought there should be a way to charge your phone or other mobile device while lounging at the pool,” said one of two inventors, from Newbury Park, Calif., “so we invented the SOLAR PHONE CHARGING RESORT TABLE. Our convenient and environmentally-friendly design eliminates the need to find a traditional outlet or power source for charging your phone.”

The patent-pending invention provides an improved poolside table for resorts, hotels, and cruise ships. In doing so, it allows users to charge their smartphones and other mobile devices. As a result, it increases convenience, and it could enhance the guest experience. The invention features a durable and waterproof design that is easy to use so it is ideal for hotels, resorts, cruise lines, etc.

The original design was submitted to the Los Angeles sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 23-LOS-249, InventHelp, 100 Beecham Drive, Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9801, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp’s Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.

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National Business Research Institute recognizes OHIO PETERBILT

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January 15, 2025

OHIO PETERBILT earns a place in NBRI’s Circle of Excellence

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The National Business Research Institute (NBRI) is pleased to welcome OHIO PETERBILT to the NBRI Circle of Excellence!

The NBRI Circle of Excellence Award recognizes organizations that demonstrate high levels of Customer Experience through rigorous, science-based customer research. Organizations must score at or above Stretch Performance at the 75th percentile of their industry or improve by five (5) or more percentiles over the previous year, which is no small feat.

OHIO PETERBILT is compared to or benchmarked against its industry, which is a subset of NBRI’s robust database of survey answers. OHIO PETERBILT is performing at the 71st percentile. NBRI commends the leadership of OHIO PETERBILT for their commitment to science-based Customer research and continuous improvement of its Customer Experience.

OHIO PETERBILT embraces the Best Practice of continually assessing and targeting the variables that drive Overall Satisfaction and Intent to Return. NBRI’s advanced statistical modelling of OHIO PETERBILT’s data, provides OHIO PETERBILT with the keen insight and actions necessary for the continuous improvement of Customer attitudes, behavior, and experience.

“Great business leaders understand how exceptional Customer experiences improve business performance. They take the time to listen to their Customers, identify and tackle important business issues, and create interactions that build customer loyalty,” says Steve Moylan, President at NBRI. “OHIO PETERBILT PETERBILT’s high achievement in earning this distinguished award is a direct result of OHIO PETERBILT PETERBILT’s dedication to measuring and improving its Customer Experience.”

About OHIO PETERBILT

OHIO PETERBILT, a division of Ohio Machinery Co., is a leading Peterbilt dealership with ten locations across the state. It serves the trucking industry with a commitment to quality service, sales, and support and provides a wide range of solutions for fleets and owner-operators, from conventional diesel trucks to the latest in electric vehicle technology.

About NBRI

NBRI conducts science-based Employee, Customer, and Market Research for businesses, and uses this data to help organizations leverage these human insights to make improvements to operations and strategy. With extensive experience across industries, NBRI’s research teams provide clients a combination of deep industry knowledge and expert advice. NBRI’s mission is to help its clients set new standards of Ohio Peterbilt in their industries. NBRI offers full-service business research and consulting ensuring NBRI clients focus on the most impactful issues to improve performance and unlock growth.

National Business Research Institute, Inc.

3300 Dallas Parkway; Suite 200

Plano, TX, 75093

972-612-5070

1-800-756-6168

www.nbrii.com

OHIO PETERBILT

900 Ken Mar Industrial Pkwy,

Broadview Heights, OH 44147

(440) 526-0520

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