Heal Mary
Cassandra Hui, Founder and CEO of Heal Mary, created an AI-driven platform that simplifies clinical trial matching for patients and caregivers after experiencing the overwhelming challenge of navigating treatment options for her mother and sisters who were diagnosed with cancer. "My mom was told to get her affairs in order, that there were no other options. Decades later, both my sisters—diagnosed at the same age as my mom—had completely different treatment journeys, based on what they were able to access," she shares.
As a woman in tech, Cassandra faced significant barriers to scaling her healthtech business. "Less than 3% of venture capital goes to women-led businesses. Fundraising was an entirely different experience for me than for many of my male peers," she explains. The complexity of healthcare regulations added another challenge, requiring her to develop a deep understanding of compliance while growing her business.
Cassandra found crucial support through The Forum and The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch. "I went in looking for funding, but I came out with so much more." Through The Forum, she gained invaluable mentorship, including a connection with Dr. Alexandra Greenhill, who helped her navigate regulatory challenges and refine her business model. Today, Heal Mary partners with over 100 nonprofits and serves thousands of patients worldwide. "The Forum believed in me before many investors did. They saw the potential in Heal Mary before the rest of the industry caught up."