Kevin Choi lost half his vision to glaucoma due to late diagnosis, prompting him to cofound Mediwhale, a healthtech startup focused on AI-driven disease detection. The startup aims to identify diseases such as cardiovascular, kidney, and eye conditions through non-invasive retinal scans. Choi highlights AI’s role in speeding up early screening, which is vital for conditions showing no initial symptoms. Mediwhale has gained traction in South Korea and internationally, raising $12 million to further its mission of preventing irreversible health damage.
Mediwhale's technology utilizes AI to screen for critical diseases through non-invasive retinal scans, aiding in the early detection of conditions like cardiovascular, kidney, and eye diseases.
Kevin Choi emphasizes the importance of speed in healthcare, stating that AI can help providers make faster, smarter decisions that can prevent irreversible harm.
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