This is your go-to spot for the latest achievements in the life sciences and high-tech startups sphere. Here, we shine a light on the trailblazers and innovators who’ve journeyed through Connect’s Springboard Program. Dive in to discover the groundbreaking milestones of the companies at the forefront of shaping our future.

Carlsmed – is a leading medical device company which has developed the aprevo^® platform, an FDA-approved, AI-enabled solution which combines patient-specific data to develop personalized spine surgery care for optimal outcomes. Following on the heels of their successful IPO, the company was recently granted New Technology Add-On Payment (NTAP) reimbursement by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). (Highlighted in August 2025) 

Fuse Integration – a leader in developing innovative communications solutions for our nation’s warfighters, this service-disabled, veteran-owned company was recently recognized by Inc. magazine in their 2025 Inc. 5000. This marks the company’s third year to make the Inc. 5000 List. (Highlighted in May 2025)

Welby Health – a leading digital health company which has developed an AI-powered automated care management platform for physician practices to effectively manage patients, the company recently announced a new strategic partnership with Southern California-based United Medical Doctors. This partnership will expand Welby Health’s care management platform to medical providers at 70 UMD locations across SoCal. (Highlighted in August 2025)