SPOTLIGHT MISSY LAVENDER

LEVERAGE LOCAL CONNECTIONS

Renalis Health

Developing an innovative health platform to improve experiences and outcomes for people with pelvic health conditions

Support from jumpstart

• Healthcare Collaboration

Fund Investment • 1:1 Tech Startup Coaching • UH Ventures Pilot

Program Connection

missy Lavender

JumpStart continually feeds us opportunities to connect with mentors. And that’s extremely valuable to us.”

hear from missy in her own words

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As a seasoned digital health executive, Missy Lavender has experience launching companies that disrupt antiquated industries. The ultimate goal for her latest venture, Renalis, is to create platforms that improve outcomes for people with “below the belt” issues. With the demand for new solutions in this arena, Missy knew she needed capital investment and connections to scale her business the right way.

She found both with JumpStart. JumpStart helped facilitate productive conversations with leading pelvic health experts at the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals. The latter became her research partner and co-lead funder. With this support, Missy formed a team of pelvic floor, physical therapy and nurse practitioner specialists to develop the Renalis knowledge base that is primed for pilot.

Additionally, Missy requires a strong talent pool as Renalis gains traction. Luckily, Northeast Ohio is home to world-renowned research institutions and medical schools filled with bright minds eager to join a growing team of visionaries. With funding and strong network connections, Missy is on pace to revolutionize pelvic health solutions for patients and providers alike.