National Business Accelerator Founders

Learn more about the innovative work of our 2024 finalists, who are driving impactful change in community health.

Headshot of John Wilcox

1st Place | $50,000 grant

John Wilcox

Diatech Diabetes

 
Also awarded:

Headshot of Sandra Saldana

2nd Place | $12,000 grant

Sandra Saldana

Alva Health

 
Also awarded:

  • Complimentary attendance to Scientific Sessions
  • Free 1-year membership to the AHA’s Innovators Network (valued at $10K)

Headshot of Tomás Armendariz

Fan Favorite | $5,000 grant

Tomás Armendariz

AVatar MedTech

Headshot of Claire Beskin

Finalist | $1,000 grant

Claire Beskin

Empallo

 

Headshot of Daniel Wolkowitz

Finalist | $1,000 grant

Daniel Wolkowitz

Balto

 

Headshot of Dustin LaFont

Finalist | $1,000 grant

Dustin LaFont

Front Yard Bikes

 

Headshot of Lars Grieten

Finalist | $1,000 grant

Lars Grieten

FibriCheck

 

Headshot of Dr. Lola Omishore

Finalist | $1,000 grant

Dr. Lola Omishore

TheraMotive

 

Headshot of Mike McCormick

Finalist | $1,000 grant

Mike McCormick

CorRen Medical

 

Headshot of Peter Musimami

Finalist | $1,000 grant

Peter Musimami

Gumbo Corporation

 

This year’s founders presented their brand stories during the National Accelerator Showcase on Wednesday, October 9. See the impressive list of judges and advisers

Congratulations to our Honorable Mentions

Angelica Santibañez

Salud Sin Fronteras

Biplab Malo

Stapgen

Nicole Cook

Alvee Health

Renee Omoyeni

CompassRN

Schuyler Vink

HealingHand Tech