In this latest episode of the EU-Startups Podcast, we were delighted to be joined by Dr Tim Guillams, the Co-Founder and CEO of ground-breaking healthtech startup, Healx!
Founded in 2014, Healx is one of Europe’s pioneering life sciences startups that’s bringing positive impacts to society as a whole. The company is on a mission to accelerate the discovery and development of rare disease treatments, improving the lives of millions of people. Described as AI-powered and patient-inspired, Healx is fueling medical innovation with an ethical approach. To date, it’s raised over €63 million and has a fast-growing team at its headquarters in the UK.
Dr Tim has also had a fascinating story. He began his career as a scientist at the University of Cambridge, before moving into the entrepreneurial world. Bringing his rich scientific background into innovation, Tim is now a renowned European tech entrepreneur from the Cambridge Cluster. Among other accolades, he has been listed in The Telegraph’s Tech 100 in 2019, In Vivo’s 30 Rising Leaders in the Life Sciences in 2020, and named as “One to Watch” in The Telegraph’s Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders in 2020.
Tim was also a speaker at this year’s EU-Startups Summit where he was able to share insights into how to get funding and scale an impact-driven health tech. This podcast episode will delve into these themes as well as how AI can be used to personalise and accelerate drug discovery to improve human lives. It’s a fascinating listen – enjoy!
