Catalyst
The complete healthcare business bootcamp
Transform your idea into a thriving business with this intensive 3 day virtual bootcamp.
Designed to equip entrepreneurs, clinicians and innovators with everything you need to turn your dream business into a reality.
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You have a great idea, but can you make it succeed?
The healthcare industry is valuable, but challenging.
Clinical and design considerations, convoluted regulatory environments, unique business challenges and funding needs, all make it a tough journey.
Without the right guidance, your dream company can easily turn into a nightmare.
That's why we built Catalyst
Over three intensive days, we’ll take you from concept to execution, ensuring that you’re equipped with the mindset, strategy, and tools to succeed.
We created this program because we want to empower you to improve healthcare. Your solutions are needed more than ever.
We've worked in hospitals, built clinical practices, led corporate health divisions and pre-seed startups. We've been there, learned the hard way and already helped hundreds of entrepreneurs excel from our experiences.
What you'll learn with Catalyst
Day 1 - Dream it
Get into the entrepreneurial mindset and clarify your purpose.
Identify the problem you’re passionate about solving and learn how to design and validate the best solutions.
Day 2 - Build it
How to develop a robust business plan, build and lead your organisation for success.
Master finances, pitching and how to efficiently navigate regulatory and compliance challenges.
Day 3 - Sell it
Define your customers, build your brand, market and sell with confidence.
Know how to scale your business, when to pivot and having the right exit strategy.
Follow Up
After the bootcamp, you'll have access exclusive group sessions to get feedback, refine your understanding and boost your mindset.
Plus you'll be a member of our Slack community to network with and support your peers.
"The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do"
Steve Jobs
Why is Catalyst a great investment?
Healthcare business is different. Peoples lives are on the line, so clinical safety and quality are paramount. Research and procurement cycles are long and arduous, so your funding must be sufficient. The path to revenue is often complex with multiple stakeholder groups including payors, clinicians and patients.
Catalyst is designed specifically to meet your needs and guide you to the new heights, with less risk of failure along the way.
We've priced the program competitively, so it's open to as many entrepreneurs as possible, and we're certain that what you spend on Catalyst today, will save you multiples in the long run.
Expert Guidance
Benefit from the experience of industry leaders who have successfully navigated the challenges of building healthcare businesses.
Small Groups
With only 15 participants per session, you’ll get personalized attention and feedback to ensure your success.
Tailored Templates
Receive professional-grade templates for business plans, marketing strategies, and pitch decks, specifically designed for the healthcare industry.
Continued Support
Gain exclusive access to our live expert Q&A sessions. Join our Slack community to network and receive support from VB alumni.
Meet your instructors
You'll be guided by experts who are passionate about making healthcare better and have innovated and led healthcare businesses for decades. Learning from our mistakes and accelerating your success.
Dr David Morris
David has been a frontline clinician, built and exited a practice, led large corporate divisions and developed innovative digital health products.
He has built solutions, fought through startup challenges, managed teams and won multi-million dollar contracts from the worlds largest organizations.
He knows what it takes to create and sell products in healthcare and now regularly consults with companies to help them master this.
Olivia Morris
Olivia has built businesses for over 20 years, exiting her first successful startup at 22 and continuing to build and scale since.
She now specializes in building strong organizations and trusted brands, regularly consulting with top leaders and organizations on brand and marketing strategies.
Olivia is also sought after as a high performance coach, renowned for eliminating limiting beliefs and getting the best out of everybody around her.
Our experts are trusted by leading organizations
FAQs
If you have questions or to want to know how the program will meet your specific needs, please schedule a call to discuss our programs.
The program includes the following:
- 3 day virtual bootcamp with a maximum of 15 spaces. This small group environment allows us to provide maximum impact for each participant.
- Comprehensive workbook to guide you through the process and beyond.
- Professional templates to give you a kickstart with essential documentation including business plan, pitch deck, marketing strategy and more
- 2 x 1 hour group Q&A calls following the bootcamp, enabling you to get specific feedback, ask questions and maintain your mindset.
- Access to an exclusive Slack group following the event so you can connect with your community, support each other and expand your network.
The event takes place over 3 days, from 9am - 4pm ET, with one hour for lunch and two short breaks.
Occasionally the sessions do run overtime so we recommend allowing for this in your schedule.
This program is designed for everybody who want's to, or is building a healthcare business.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, innovator or leader, this program will set you up to overcome the unique challenges of a healthcare business and maximize your impact.
That's no problem! It's great if you can use your own business to work through the bootcamp, but if you're in the early stages of your journey, you can always use a hypothetical concept as your example.
You'll still learn the knowledge, skills and mindset to change your outlook and be much better prepared when your business gets going.
Catalyst is a fantastic investment if you're already on the journey, or if you want to build a healthcare business in the future.
The program was developed based on our lived experiences, learned skills from consulting with many other startups and the best evidence based practices.
We don't tick boxes and give you generic information that doesn't really help you in the long run. This is designed and developed specifically for healthcare businesses because we understand that they're different and need a different approach.
This program is the most comprehensive bootcamp of its kind and won't leave you disappointed. Not only will we deliver all of the knowledge and skills you need in an intensive but digestible way, we'll also empower you to manage your mindset and beliefs. This is a critical part of any business journey and is often overlooked by senior leaders and entrepreneurs.
Our instructors have worked with some of the biggest names around the world and are sought after for their knowledge and expertise, helping many people like you to reach levels you haven't even dreamed of yet.
In order to participate in this virtual program, you must have a computer that is compatible with Zoom. We suggest that you download and test Zoom in advance of the event.
You should try to have a camera and microphone in order to fully interact with the group and instructors.
In order to maximise your outcomes, we recommend that you have a quiet, comfortable space.
We will send your workbook and anything else required in advance of the event.
If you’re unable to attend your planned sessions, we’ll provide you with information on the next available bootcamp. Your success is important to us, and we’ll work with you to find a solution that fits your schedule.
The next Catalyst starts on
March 7, 2025
09:00 ET
Upcoming Catalyst Programs
If you want to book for a future date of this program, you'll find our calendar below. Spaces fill up fast so book your space today to avoid disappointment.
3 Day Bootcamp: 9am - 4pm ET, Friday 22 / Saturday 23 / Sunday 24 November 2024
3 Day Bootcamp: 9am - 4pm ET, Friday 7 / Saturday 8 / Sunday 9 March 2025
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