January 21, 2013

  • “Huge opportunity” in sight, Iowa doctor evolves diabetes patient app

    Thanks to perceptive thinkers in the world of health care, patients often turn to online resources for medical advice. Some visit WebMD for their five minutes of hypochondria – it’s natural – but Anuj Bhargava, M.D. (left) wants to streamline assistance for one rapidly growing segment of wellness: diabetes. In 2009, Iowa State University contacted…

  • On heels of myHomework success, Instin makes app for teachers

    Less than a year ago, Rodrigo Neri and his colleagues Keith Entzeroth and Ryan Niemeyer were working 9-to-5 corporate jobs and building mobile apps at night. But in May, the trio quit their jobs to begin building a startup, as well. Their startup, Instin, is a Kansas City, Mo. company focused on educational management apps.…