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A conversation with Arden Sorge on how Boomerang Ventures helps healthcare founders translate innovation into compelling investment opportunities through storytelling, strategy, and strong capital relationships.
10 leaders across the Boomerang Ventures portfolio are building companies that are redefining connected health. From digital therapeutics and musculoskeletal care to AI-driven metabolic monitoring and respiratory wellness, these innovators are tackling some of healthcare’s most complex challenges while developing scalable, data-driven solutions. This introductory feature highlights the leaders behind these companies and sets the stage for an upcoming series of individual Q&A profiles exploring their vision, leadership, and impact.
Source: Silicon Prairie News
Silicon Prairie News reports that Omaha-based Impower Health has raised $500,000 in venture funding and appointed healthtech executive Trent McCracken as CEO. Originating from University of Nebraska at Omaha research, the company’s patented technology transforms treadmills into diagnostic tools capable of tracking gait metrics to support rehabilitation, performance, and preventive mobility care.
Source: UNeMed
UNeMed highlights Impower Health, a University of Nebraska at Omaha spinout, securing pre-seed investment led by Boomerang Ventures and appointing Trent McCracken as CEO. Built on breakthrough biomechanics research, the company’s self-pacing treadmill technology enables safer rehabilitation and clinical-grade gait tracking to support mobility health and prevent decline.
Source: MedTech Dive
MedTech Dive covers Boomerang Ventures’ strategic pre-seed investment in IMPOWER HEALTH and the appointment of Trent McCracken as CEO. IMPOWER HEALTH’s patented software transforms standard treadmills into lab-grade gait diagnostic tools, enabling objective, reimbursable mobility insights without wearables or cameras.
Source: TechPoint
TechPoint covers Boomerang Ventures’ strategic pre-seed investment in IMPOWER HEALTH and the appointment of healthcare executive Trent McCracken as CEO. The company’s patented software transforms everyday treadmills into lab-grade gait diagnostic platforms, delivering objective, reimbursable mobility insights for rehabilitation, performance, and preventive care.
Source: NPR
NPR explores how behaviors like wandering and incontinence can push dementia caregivers into crisis. Dr. Marc Rothman, geriatrician and CEO of Lizzy Care, shares insights on the growing complexity of at-home dementia care and the role memory care can play in keeping patients safe while improving quality of life.
Source: Business Insider
Business Insider highlights Boomerang Ventures’ strategic pre-seed investment in IMPOWER HEALTH and the appointment of Trent McCracken as CEO. IMPOWER HEALTH is redefining mobility measurement by transforming everyday treadmills into clinical-grade gait diagnostic tools, delivering objective, reimbursable insights without wearables or cameras.
Source: AP News
AP News reports that Boomerang Ventures has led a strategic pre-seed investment in IMPOWER HEALTH and appointed Trent McCracken as CEO. The company’s patented platform transforms standard treadmills into lab-grade gait diagnostic tools, enabling objective, reimbursable mobility insights across rehabilitation, performance, and preventive health settings.
Source: Indianapolis Business Journal
IBJ’s The Deal reports that Boomerang Ventures led a $750,000 pre-seed investment round for Impower Health Inc., an Omaha-based health-tech startup. Impower’s treadmill-based gait tracking technology enables lab-grade mobility analysis for rehab clinics and gyms, helping support measurable improvements in mobility and movement health.
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