9:30 - 9:40 am | Unlocking the Value of Digital Health: Navigating the Path to Profitable Exits [Presentation] by Julien De Salaberry - CEO, Galen Growth

This presentation will delve into the evolving digital health landscape, focusing on profitable exits amidst changing market dynamics. Drawing insights from Galen Growth's latest data, it will highlight how venture capital trends, exit pathways, and key venture performance signals such as leadership strength and clinical evidence are shaping the digital health ecosystem. The session will also discuss recent shifts in M&A activity and return on investment.

9:40 - 10:10 am | Creating Value in Digital Health [Panel]

In today's dynamic digital health landscape, where funding trends fluctuate and M&A activity is ever-evolving, it's imperative for start-up founders and investors to understand how to create sustainable value. This panel discussion will delve into the critical factors that drive value creation in digital health, from a company's perspective to its equity implications.

Our esteemed panelists, comprising experienced start-up founders and investors, will discuss:

• Fundamentals First: The importance of returning to the core business fundamentals, including EBITDA, EBITA to cash conversion, and GTM models, as a solid foundation for value creation.
• Funding Landscape: Exploring the current funding environment and how startups can navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
• M&A Dynamics: Understanding the role of M&A in the digital health ecosystem and its impact on value creation for both founders and investors.
• Equity Perspective: Discussing how to align the interests of founders and investors to maximize value creation and ensure a healthy return on investment.

Moderators:

Roberto Ascione - Conference Chairman | President, Health Innovation, EVERSANA

Min-Sung Sean Kim - Industry Advisor, Carlsquare

Panelists:

Boris Bernstein - Managing Director Europe, Water Street Healthcare Partners

Caspar Graf Stauffenberg - Managing Partner, Carlsquare

Ali Hasan - Insurance Executive

Christoph Massner - Principal, Earlybird Venture Capital

Tamara Orlova - Chief Financial Officer, Flo Health