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Lonny Stormo, CEO of Pops - Top Healthcare Device Startup


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Interview with the CEO of Pops, one of the top companies recognized within the healthcare device category. 


0:48 What does Pops do?

5:28 What’s the backstory of why you created Pops?
6:35 Why did you build the glucose meter the way you did?
8:23 How often do users have to purchase test strips for your device?
11:00 You are FDA approved? Why is this important?
13:06 Can you share details about your health management application?
15:32 How do you personalize experiences for each user?
17:03 What features resonate the most with your users?
18:12 Why did you create both a device and software to manage diabetes?
19:24 Are there any risks or limitations using Pops?
21:22 What is your business model and go-to market strategy?
23:08 How do you manage long sales cycles in healthcare?
24:44 What is the market size of managing diabetes?
26:45 How has the pandemic affected your company?
29:24 What is the future of health management?  
30:48 Closing Remarks  


About Pops: Pops Diabetes Care provides a FDA-cleared integrated glucose meter 2/3rds the size of an iPhone wirelessly connected to Mina, an AI-virtual coach. The meter is the only commercially released meter that does not require the user to assemble it for a test. Visit: popsdiabetes.com  


About Top Startups Summit: The Top Startups Summit was created to recognize the top startups in a specific industries globally. We've spent months mapping industries, selecting the top companies and writing detailed reports on the best technologies. We have hosted many investor-only events to discuss industry trends. Now we're opening our work to the public. We will share the list of all the top startups per industry, a lengthy due diligence report and we'll invite the best founders & investors on stage to share unique insights you won't find anywhere else.... all for free.  Visit: TopStartupsSummit.com   


About MDI Ventures: MDI Ventures is a US$800 million+ multi-fund venture capital arm of Indonesia's largest telecom company Telkom Group. It is one of the best-performing tech investment funds in Asia.  Visit: mdi.vc

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Top Startups SeriesBy Kyle Kling