Sally Ann Frank, Worldwide Lead – Health & Life Sciences, Microsoft for Startups
- Sally Ann Frank is the Worldwide Lead for Health & Life Sciences at Microsoft for Startups.
- She has more than 25 years of experience in high-tech business development, sales, and marketing.
Podcast
Overview
In this insightful conversation, Sally Ann Frank, Worldwide Lead for Health & Life Sciences at Microsoft for Startups, shares her remarkable journey and the invaluable resources available to digital health startups through Microsoft’s prestigious program. From ideation to scaling, Frank unveils the comprehensive support, mentorship, and strategic partnerships that empower entrepreneurs to bypass pitfalls and adopt winning strategies. With a wealth of expertise and a passion for healthcare innovation, she provides a roadmap for startups to leverage Microsoft’s cutting-edge technologies, cloud credits, and expert networks, while navigating regulatory pathways and forging strategic alliances. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or industry professional, this article offers a behind-the-scenes look at the transformative potential of Microsoft’s startup ecosystem in the dynamic realm of digital health.
00:09- About Sally Ann Frank
- Sally Ann Frank is the Worldwide Lead for Health & Life Sciences at Microsoft for Startups.
- She has more than 25 years of experience in high-tech business development, sales, and marketing.
06:43- Can you talk about the startup journey in the fact that you’re involved in the startup ecosystem of Microsoft? What does that mean?
- Microsoft’s startup program offers comprehensive support from ideation to exit, leveraging its technology stack and business tools like Office 365, Teams, and LinkedIn.
- It focuses on nurturing both the solution and the business itself, providing resources for building the company alongside developing the product or service.
- It identifies high-potential startups, offering specialized go-to-market and technical assistance, and showcases them at industry events and through webinars and case studies to accelerate their growth.
42:14- Do you have any final recommendations you want to give to the audience or maybe there’s something we missed you want to bring out?
- Follow thought leaders in your industry on platforms like LinkedIn or industry-specific networks to learn from their insights and experiences.
- Seek out companies with adjacent solutions and observe their strategies as potential future partners or distribution channels.
- Utilize the vast resources available online, such as Google News and industry news feeds, to stay informed and accelerate your startup’s growth through learning from others in the ecosystem.
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- Sally Ann Frank is the Worldwide Lead for Health & Life Sciences at Microsoft for Startups.
- She has more than 25 years of experience in high-tech business development, sales, and marketing.
