Technology Start-ups: Women on the rise

The pioneer festival 2019 in retrospect

Female workforce and Gender diversity both remain a current topical issues. It is common sense that a heterogenous composition leads to good performance. Gender-diverse companies have higher returns, are more creative and innovative. However, men still rule most industries, especially the technology one. 

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Start-ups made in Austria: SzeleSTIM

The opioid crisis is a global problem and many countries see the rise in opioid consumption for the treatment of pain.

We met with Stefan Kampusch, the COO of SzeleSTIM, to talk about their startup.By the way, SzeleSTIM won Pioneers’18 and we understand why! The startup develops a wearable device to provide a minimal-invasive, non-pharmacological, and sustainable therapy for acute and chronic pain patients. Worn on the ear and built to stimulate the vagus nerve with a pattern tailored to each patient, the potential impact of the product for the millions of chronic pain sufferers is hard to overestimate. 

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Health Pioneers 2018

A second edition of Health.Pioneers Conference took place in Vienna BioCenter on October 10, 2018. Over 300 healthcare innovators, start-ups and experts from across 24 countries have gathered to exchange ideas and share knowledge. It was a truly thought-provoking experience and a great opportunity to make new connections in the field of digital health. Of … Read more Health Pioneers 2018

START-UPS MADE IN AUSTRIA: FITTRACK MAKES HITTING THE GYM GO SMART

At the latest since the sale of the “Runtastic” app to Adidas for 220 million euro or “Myfitnesspal” to Under Armour for 475 million euro, the world knows the potential of the fitness industry for start-ups. The three founders Nico, Max and Bernhard recognized this potential during their studies at the Vienna University of Economics … Read more START-UPS MADE IN AUSTRIA: FITTRACK MAKES HITTING THE GYM GO SMART