Startup to Scale: Navigating the Journey from Pre-Seed to IPO

This keynote session brings together two standout digital health companies at different stages of scale, Hinge Health and Cariloop, for a candid look at what it really takes to grow from early traction to sustained market leadership.

Aaryn Pure, Chief Commercial Officer of Hinge Health will share insights from the company’s journey to IPO, while Michael Walsh, Chief Executive Officer of Cariloop will reflect on building and scaling through Seed to Series C. Each will offer their perspective on the defining moments, inflection points, and strategic decisions that shaped their growth.

Drawing connections across both journeys, Aaryn and Michael will unpack how expectations evolve throughout the entire company-building process. Their discussion will span from early validation and product-market fit to scaling operations, raising capital, and navigating investor relationships.

Attendees, particularly founders and early-stage teams, will leave equipped to prepare for each growth phase. They will learn to anticipate investor needs at different funding stages and position their companies for long-term success in the dynamic digital health landscape.