Wednesday, September 17 | 2:00–5:00 PM | Grand Rapids, MI
Health Tech Showcase: Beyond the Medical Mile
An afternoon with the founders building the future of health tech in Michigan. Real stories of scaling, lessons from the field, and proof of traction. Stay for rooftop networking with a curated group of emerging startups and growth-stage leaders.


Four founders. Four perspectives.
What does it take to grow a health tech company in West Michigan? Founders from SxanPro, Mentavi Health, The Patient Company, and Root Functional Medicine share the choices, partnerships, and turning points that shaped their growth.

Serial entrepreneur with three medical device patents and EY’s 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year, driving innovation in healthcare supply chain.
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SxanPro uses patented mobile tech to turn healthcare inventory data into actionable intelligence. By harnessing Unique Device Identification (UDI), hospitals capture cost recovery opportunities and improve supply chain efficiency.

Growth strategist who scaled a behavioral health startup by 800% and recognized globally for startup ecosystem leadership.

Mentavi delivers digital mental health assessments and care online, making diagnosis and treatment more accessible. With flexible pathways and data-driven tools, Mentavi is expanding access to evidence-based behavioral health.

Physician, author, and founder pioneering scalable care models in functional medicine and chronic disease treatment.

Root offers physician-led, dietitian-supported care to address the drivers of chronic conditions. Through virtual care and personalized treatment, Root’s model provides patients with more time, more insight, and more lasting support.

Medical device entrepreneur with two patents, building SimPull to transform patient transfer and reduce hospital injury risk.

The Patient Company’s SimPull device modernizes lateral patient transfers. Designed with clinicians, it reduces staff injuries, lowers patient risk, and improves workflow efficiency inside hospitals.
Building the Future of Health Tech
From digital platforms to medical devices, West Michigan’s founders are building companies that advance care, improve efficiency, and expand access. Meet 12–15 of the region’s most promising startups, each bringing fresh solutions and traction from the field.
Where founders and partners connect.
2:00 – 3:30 PM
Panel + Showcase
Four founder stories. Candid lessons from the scaling journey.
3:30 – 5:00 PM
Rooftop Networking
Direct conversations with emerging startups, investors, and partners.