"If Elon has the self-driving car, well, this is the autonomous doctor's office," Forward CEO Adrian Aoun told Axios in late 2023, showcasing the ambition behind their AI-powered medical innovation.
Despite raising over $650 million, Forward struggled to attract the expected patient volume to their CarePods, leaving them with more promises than tangible success just a year later.
The closing of Forward's first CarePod highlights the challenges faced by healthcare startups aiming to innovate rapidly without adequate market validation or operational readiness.
Former employees detailed how logistical challenges and delayed implementation hindered Forward's progress in establishing its ambitious AI-driven healthcare vision, ultimately leading to its closure.
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