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📢 Exciting New Chapter Ahead! I am honored to announce my appointment as the first Vice President, Innovation and Chief Health Innovation Officer at the University of Waterloo, St. Mary’s General Hospital, and Grand River Hospital. Beginning January 13, 2025, I will have the privilege of joining a remarkable team to lead the CareNext Coalition—a pioneering partnership dedicated to transforming healthcare in the Waterloo/Kitchener Region and beyond. The CareNext Coalition represents a bold vision: to bring clinicians, researchers, and entrepreneurs together to advance integrated care, enhance health outcomes, and build an ecosystem that truly meets people where they are. Together, we aim to harness the strengths of public institutions, foster innovation, and shape a sustainable healthcare future. As I reflect on this opportunity, I am deeply grateful for the experiences that have prepared me for this role. From building OROT, the Connected Health Innovation Hub at CIUSSS du Centre-Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal | CIUSSS West-Central Montreal, to fostering global collaboration through Hacking Health Global, and driving change within the United Nations, my journey has been fueled by the belief that partnerships and innovation are at the heart of meaningful transformation. The Waterloo/Kitchener Region is uniquely positioned to lead this transformation, blending world-class talent, cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to addressing the evolving needs of diverse and growing communities. I am eager to contribute to this dynamic ecosystem and to work with extraordinary leaders like Mark Fam, Ron Gagnon, and Vivek Goel, who share a deep passion for advancing healthcare innovation. I am especially excited about the potential of the CareNext Coalition to create opportunities for clinicians, students, academics, patients and entrepreneurs to collaborate, experiment, and co-develop solutions that will shape the future of care. Thank you to the University of Waterloo, St. Mary's General Hospital, and Grand River Hospital for entrusting me with this important responsibility. I look forward to working alongside my new colleagues and community to deliver on our shared vision of healthcare excellence. Here’s to building a healthier, more innovative future—together! #HealthInnovation #CareNextCoalition #Leadership #Transformation #HealthcareEcosystem #InnovationInHealthcare Sarah Farwell Victoria Ott (Ford) Chris Albinson Catherine Burns Judy Mandelman Carla Girolametto Adrien Côté Kevin Tuer Berry Vrbanovic Communitech Velocity

👀 Have you heard? We’ve updated our website! Our founder and company directory has been revamped, and it’s now easier than ever to find what you’re looking for—all in one place. With new filtering options, you can explore #startups that are tackling important challenges across every sector and every country. 📲 💻 https://lnkd.in/gsm_Gigs

The University of Waterloo has always been a leader in innovation and entrepreneurship, and now, with the launch of the Innovation Arena which opened just over a week ago, #UWaterloo is taking commercialization to the next level. Located in the Health Sciences Campus in downtown Kitchener, this state-of-the-art facility is designed to accelerate the journey from idea to impact. Whether it’s undergraduate-led startups, IP-intensive faculty research, or socially-driven initiatives, the Arena is equipped to support diverse ventures. More: https://lnkd.in/gA2ySqqh | #UWaterlooNews City of Kitchener

✨#Waterloo Weekly Roundup! Don't miss these 3 must-see stories: ✳️Highlights from the opening of Velocity's new Innovation Arena: 🔗https://hubs.ly/Q02Z6zlt0 ✳️New video! Tony La Mantia,Waterloo EDC President & CEO, discusses how we’re riding a "super cycle" of innovation: 🔗https://hubs.ly/Q02Z6G2Y0 ✳️Three key takeaways from the "Canada's Innovation Future" event, co-hosted by OVHcloud and the Balsillie School of International Affairs: 🔗https://hubs.ly/Q02Z6S7-0

#Founder Q&A: Sukh Singh, co-founder of Ground News is addressing the rising concern of media bias by enabling users to compare different perspectives on current events. "We’re not here to tell people what conclusions to draw from the news. But if people can compare different viewpoints —whether from different political perspectives, countries or media outlets — then we’ve done our job." ▶️ https://lnkd.in/gxjXSgau University of Waterloo University of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering Co-operative and Experiential Education at University of Waterloo

Could a saliva test detect concussions? Rachel Brady covers how HeadFirst, a Velocity biotech startup goes for that goal. As a player, Andrew Cordssen-David suffered concussions that weren’t always caught by current protocols. As the founder of HeadFirst Inc., he hopes his more objective, rapid test will be a game changer. https://lnkd.in/g4SeJHnq University of Waterloo University of Waterloo Faculty of Science University of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business Shazia Tanvir (PhD) Oliver Aramini

#Founder spotlight: Jade Choy on navigating Silicon Valley and how to be a CEO. Epoch’s rise to redefine employee engagement for clients like Reddit, Inc. and Asana is rooted in their own company’s culture and values. https://lnkd.in/gj3TbhGX #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek University of Waterloo University of Waterloo Faculty of Arts

"Innovation thrives where resilience meets purpose." Rachel Bartholomew, a University of Waterloo alumn (MBET '14), exemplifies this through her groundbreaking work in femtech and women’s health and we are proud to highlight Rachel as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week. As the founder and CEO of Hyivy Health, Rachel is transforming the care landscape for gynecological conditions. Her company is pioneering the first remote therapeutic and monitoring device for conditions affecting 1 in 3 women globally, including pelvic floor dysfunction, chronic illnesses, and gynecological cancers. By integrating data-driven insights with patient-centered design, Hyivy empowers both patients and clinicians to navigate complex conditions with confidence and precision. More: https://lnkd.in/gKMahddk | #UWaterloo #GEW2024 Velocity Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business

Highly encourage health tech founders to apply to the ACT Evaluation Program! Velocity is proud to support this impactful initiative that propels founders forward and drives meaningful progress.