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This is your go-to spot for the latest achievements in the life sciences and high-tech startups sphere. Here, we shine a light on the trailblazers and innovators who\u2019ve journeyed through Connect\u2019s Springboard Program<\/a>. Dive in to discover the groundbreaking milestones of the companies at the forefront of shaping our future.<\/p>\n

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Carlsmed<\/strong><\/a> –\u00a0<\/span>is a leading medical device company which has developed the aprevo<\/span>\u00ae <\/sup><\/span> platform, an FDA-approved, AI-enabled solution which combines patient-specific data to develop personalized spine surgery care for optimal outcomes. Following on the heels of their successful IPO, the company was recently granted New Technology Add-On Payment (NTAP) reimbursement by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).<\/span>\u00a0(Highlighted in August 2025)\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Fuse Integration<\/strong><\/span><\/a> – a leader in developing innovative communications solutions for our nation\u2019s warfighters, this service-disabled, veteran-owned company was recently recognized by <\/span>Inc.<\/span><\/i> magazine in their 2025 Inc. 5000. This marks the company\u2019s third year to make the Inc. 5000 List. (Highlighted in May 2025)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Welby Health<\/strong><\/a> – <\/span>a leading digital health company which has developed an AI-powered automated care management platform for physician practices to effectively manage patients, the company recently announced a new strategic partnership with Southern California-based United Medical Doctors. This partnership will expand Welby Health\u2019s care management platform to medical providers at 70 UMD locations across SoCal. <\/span>(Highlighted in August 2025)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Yatiri Bio<\/strong><\/span><\/a> – founded in 2020, Yatiri Bio is developing a suite of AI-powered proteomics and bioinformatics tools to deliver precision-diagnostics across several indications. The company recently acquired San Diego-based NGeneBioAI, an AI-driven proteomics research platform developer specializing in plasma proteomics. This strategic acquisition will support Yatiri Bio as it expands its diagnostic capabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Thank you for delving into the latest installment of Springboard Corner! Stay tuned for the upcoming updates and remarkable achievements that await as Connect\u2019s Springboard Companies continue to shape the future!<\/p>\n

To learn about topics related to financing your startup, check out the Capital Insights Series:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

#1:<\/span> Insights on Your Funding Strategy<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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#8: When Founders Become Funders<\/a><\/p>\n

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