Company that allows retina examination using iPhones scoops Best Startup for Social Impact. “The company says it aims to prevent blindness in regions where better eyesight care is needed, with 80% of visual impairment issues and blindness preventable and 90% occurring in developing or low income areas.” CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Values Led Startups
Detecting Lung Disease at a Lower Coat and With Lower Radiation
KA Imaging has developed a digital X-ray imager that is inexpensive (low infrastructure cost, minimal specialised staff) and can be used in mobile clinics. Trials coming in Zambia. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE
You Say You Value Balance, Yet You Run a 40+ Hour a Week Company?
Many companies talk about balance as one of their values. Yet, they rigidly stick to an 8 hour day. With the massive advances in technology, you’d have thought 8 hours could be reduced. Tower Paddle Boards do a 5 hour day. Living their values. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Sustainable Tourism Provides Income for Indigenous Amazonians
This sustainable business startup by Amazon indigenous group not only provides local income, but also looks out for illegal mining activity. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE
4 Indian companies with fighting cancer as their business model
These 4 Indian companies have built their business models on fighting cancer. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE