21 October 17:00A Working Lab

Innovation needs failure. All progress, not only technological progress, is built on learning from past failures and mistakes. Behind every success lie several significant failures – is it just a cliché or is it a fact?

Failure2Fortune is a community where invited guests share important failures that have led to increased knowledge, courage and resilience. A community for researchers, startups, and others working in or are interested in exploring the field of medical technology.

Welcome!

On stage

Edvin Tidevall

Follow Edvin Tidevall’s journey of innovation from medical student to AI entrepreneur, sparked by frustration with the burdensome administration in healthcare. This led him to found Leapscribe – an AI solution that automatically generates notes for medical records in real time. Through Cambio’s acquisition of Leapscribe, his vision has now become part of Sweden’s most widely used electronic health record system.

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Roger Karlsson

Professor emeritus at Umeå University, specializing in obstetrics/gynecology and general medicine, with research in STI epidemiology. As an entrepreneur, he has co-founded Klamydia.se, Direkttest Sverige AB, and Karlsson & Novak Medical AB, focusing on digital home testing and medical innovation.

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About the event: 

Date: 21/10
Time: 16.30-18.30 (Doors will be open from 16.00 for you to grab a bite and mingle)
Location: A Working Lab, Universums gränd 8, 907 36 Umeå
Language: English
Cost: 
The event is free to attend.
Places are limited, so be quick to register!

We offer a light meal, so please indicate any allergies or dietary preferences when you register. 

Join us for a gathering where failure is not just accepted, it’s celebrated!


Failure2Fortune is a concept by Medtech4Health, a national innovation program with the mission to enable the implementation of new innovations in health and social care.