Catalyst by Wellstar

Exciting update! 🚀 CalmWave’s pilot in a Wellstar Health System’s Critical Care Unit (CCU), facilitated by Catalyst by Wellstar, is officially underway—and the results so far are promising. In October, we announced a direct investment in CalmWave. This technology ingests and analyzes data from various sources within the CCU, including vital signs, interventions, and medications. By synthesizing this information in real time, CalmWave empowers nurses with safe and actionable recommendations to adjust alarm limits tailored to each patient's unique physiology and needs. This approach reduces alarm fatigue and enhances proactive patient care, showcasing the transformative potential of this pilot program. Ophir Ronen 🚀 Laura Scott, DPT, MBA Francis B. Linnane Lori L. Westphal, PhD, MPH Yasho Singh Lauren Oyster Jaimie Clark Hank Capps, MD FAAFP #HealthcareInnovation #AIInHealthcare #CatalystByWellstar #Partnerships

🔔 Filtering out the noise For our latest Catalyst Voice research, we asked 1807 patients how non-actionable hospital alarms impact their care experience. Their insights were clear: 87% recalled frequent, disruptive noises, showing alarm fatigue can affect everyone — patients, families, and healthcare teams alike. Watch the full video at http://spr.ly/6047QaqyX and see more insights here: http://spr.ly/6048Qaqyk. #PatientExperience #AI #Survey

📚 In 2023, Margo Jordan, CEO and Founder of Enrichly, won the inaugural Startup Showcase Live competition at the Venture Atlanta Conference. The Enrichly platform helps children build self-esteem through varied activities around goal setting, emotion and stress management techniques, and more. We're excited to be currently facilitating a pilot with the Wellstar Health System Community Health Team right here in Georgia. In our latest founder feature, get to know Margo, her journey, and how she draws strength from her family: http://spr.ly/6044Q5y2p. #Education #SelfEsteem #Learning #ChildDevelopment #VC

⚡️ The December Innovator Summit hosted by Engage brought together industry leaders, startups, and sustainability champions at The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design in Atlanta. From groundbreaking discussions on grid-interactive buildings to visionary workshops on energy independence, this event highlighted how collaboration is driving a sustainable future. The event was attended by Engage VC's corporate partners likeGeorgia Pacific, Invesco US, The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Air Lines, The Home Depot, UPS, Chick-fil-A Restaurants, Cox Enterprises, and Wellstar Health System. Gareth Evans, CEO of VECKTA, a Catalyst by Wellstar portfolio company, shared solutions that implement renewable energy and onsite storage solutions that seek to optimize energy use and reduce carbon footprints. 💡 Learn more about the ideas and innovations shared: http://spr.ly/6042QwFsr #Sustainability #Innovation #SmarterBuildings #EnergyEfficiency Connor Offutt Daniel Betts, PhD, MBA Gregory Tropsa Manik Suri Dan Ciprari Martin K. Kayvon Bina Sarah Riley Hudson Long Brandon Melton Nnamdi Chiekwu Robin Lanier Chandra Farley Donnie Beamer Jr., CFA

Congratulations to Loren Mount-O'Brien from Lutely for winning the $10K prize at Startup Runway Foundation, Inc. Edition 29! Loren's vision and dedication exemplify the innovation and impact that Startup Runway is all about—addressing real-world problems while scaling their business to new heights. Lutely, is a groundbreaking new social shopping network redefining the way we shop. A special shoutout to the other winners innovating in climate tech - Chimadika O. from OGA Street Tech and in healthcare Risa Stein, PhD, MA. from See In Me. We’re incredibly proud of all the talented founders who participated in this inspiring event, showcasing their potential to create meaningful change in the startup ecosystem.  A special shoutout to Catalyst’s very own Stefanie Diaz, MBA who served as a judge, contributing her expertise alongside a distinguished panel. Startup Runway is more than just a competition; it’s a transformative launchpad for underrepresented entrepreneurs, empowering startups to connect with investors and access critical funding. With nearly $100M collectively raised by alumni, the impact is undeniable.  Cheers to all the talented innovators—your success is just the beginning! #StartupRunway #Innovation #DiversityInTech #Entrepreneurship #CatalystByWellstar

We’ve partnered with Canvs AI, a company in the Engage portfolio, where we're proud to be the exclusive healthcare partner. ⚡ CanvsAI revolutionizes how Wellstar Health System analyzes unstructured data, like patient and team member feedback, and turns it into actionable insights—a potential to address concerns, improve satisfaction, and deliver personalized care. 📖 Read our case study here: http://spr.ly/6048t4Nj2 #InnovationInHealthcare #UnstructuredData #AI #HealthcareTransformation #PatientCare

This Thanksgiving, the Catalyst team wants to thank our founders, partners, and especially our fellow Wellstar Health System team members for another year of collaboration in tackling the greatest challenges in healthcare. Catalyst wouldn’t exist without their expertise and willingness to innovate together, shaping solutions from the perspective of those working with and for patients daily. We wish you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving! Who in your professional network are you thankful for this year? Tag them in the comments! #Thanksgiving #Thankful #HappyThanksgiving #Innovation

🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️ We’re excited to share an engaging conversation featuring John D. Cooper, CFA, Head of Venture at Catalyst by Wellstar, on the latest episode of the Venture in the South #podcast! 🚀 In this episode, John D dives into: ▶️ Catalyst by Wellstar's mission to transform healthcare through innovation. ▶️ The strategic partnership with ATDC, the South's largest startup incubator. ▶️ How Catalyst supports founders with pilot opportunities, clinical expertise, and access to one of the largest health systems in Georgia. ▶️ Why partnerships like the one with ATDC are key to solving some of healthcare’s greatest challenges. Special thanks to David Grisell, General Partner at RollingSouth, for hosting this insightful conversation. RollingSouth is gearing up to launch its ATDC Fund in 2025, which will focus exclusively on the ~140 startups within ATDC. Like Catalyst, RollingSouth recognizes the incredible potential of ATDC portfolio companies to shape industries far beyond healthcare. 🎧 Listen now: http://spr.ly/6044tMWsk #HealthcareInnovation #StartupEcosystem #VentureCapital #ATDC #CatalystByWellstar #RollingSouth #TransformingHealthcare

⚡ New Direct Investment! Catalyst by Wellstar has made an investment in VECKTA, a platform to help large organizations reduce energy costs and environmental impact with onsite energy solutions like #solar and energy storage systems. http://spr.ly/6049sN8YN. Veckta is helping Wellstar Health System asses and deploy the best solutions to improve resiliency during power outages and reduce its environmental impact. #Sustainability #DirectInvestment #Electrification #RenewableEnergy

In the past few years, he was told, 'You can't succeed at running a business.' Today, Kevin DeMarco, Ph.D., is proving them wrong. As the leader of RIF Robotics, he’s building the hospital of the future with the support of Catalyst! Read his inspiring journey at http://spr.ly/6048sveWC. 💬 'I’m drawn to creating new things rather than just maintaining what already exists.' RIF Robotics, a health technology startup in the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) Accelerate portfolio, is also a Catalyst pilot and direct investment. The company leverages artificial intelligence, computer vision, and robotics to automate the assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments in hospitals. #Robotics #Startup #Sterilization #AI