HIMSS’08 Bound
February 22nd, 2008Ah… What to expect?
I missed HIMSS last year for the first time in 7 years. My family and I were on vacation in Australia. We had a great time, though I did miss the trip to New Orleans.
I have always found that 3 full days of walking, talking, and checking out the latest wares is worth more than 362 days - give or take - researching companies online. It’s also a whole lot more useful to put your hands on the latest software and gadgets and decide, first hand, which ones are market-ready and which are vaporware.
I am heading down to Orlando on Sunday and expect to be hitting the business development scene shortly thereafter. This year, I am particularly interested in connecting with start-up and early-stage companies, determined to solve healthcare’s many woes. I have a strong interest in private equity financing, and helping the right companies take the next step.
Unlike years past, when I have been preoccupied with either a specific company or specific segment, I am flying completely unencumbered. I am looking forward to an “eyes-wide -open” show, not unlike my first show.
I will be reporting daily from HIMSS and welcome any who either cannot attend or cannot fully pursue market strategy and information gathering to solicit my assistance. This is a brand-new blog, so I don’t necessarily expect much response. If I get more than a few questions, I will select those that are the most interesting and do my best to track down the answers… If I get none, I will write about those companies and solutions I find the most interesting and promising.
Please…. fire away!
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