--- title: Blog | Caitlin (3) description: Stay up to date on healthcare news, stories and insights from across the MATTER community. (3) --- # Blog #### Stay up to date on healthcare news, stories and insights from across the MATTER community. # MATTER Blog Stay up to date on healthcare news, stories and insights from across the MATTER community. - insights ## [Evive’s Prashant Srivastava shares tips for growing a business during a recession](https://blog.matter.health/evives-prashant-srivastava-shares-tips-for-growing-a-business-during-a-recession) May 22, 2020 [![Evive’s Prashant Srivastava shares tips for growing a business during a recession](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/prashant-srivastava-at-matter-16x7-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/evives-prashant-srivastava-shares-tips-for-growing-a-business-during-a-recession) [In 2007, Prashant Srivastava and Peter Saravis founded healthcare IT company Evive. Less than one year later, the economy went into a free fall, and Prashant and Peter found themselves trying to survive as a young startup during a major recession.](https://blog.matter.health/evives-prashant-srivastava-shares-tips-for-growing-a-business-during-a-recession) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/evives-prashant-srivastava-shares-tips-for-growing-a-business-during-a-recession) - community ## [In the COVID-19 era, this mental health startup wants users to feel relief](https://blog.matter.health/covid-19-startup-feature-sentio-solutions) May 8, 2020 [![In the COVID-19 era, this mental health startup wants users to feel relief](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/feel-team-photo-2.jpg) ](https://blog.matter.health/covid-19-startup-feature-sentio-solutions) [Across the world, the “new normal” created by COVID-19 has caused a ripple effect for mental health.](https://blog.matter.health/covid-19-startup-feature-sentio-solutions) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/covid-19-startup-feature-sentio-solutions) - insights ## [A day in the ER: Perspectives from Advocate Aurora providers on the frontline](https://blog.matter.health/a-day-in-the-er-perspectives-from-advocate-aurora-providers-on-the-frontline) Apr 24, 2020 [![A day in the ER: Perspectives from Advocate Aurora providers on the frontline](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/provider-perspectives%20(1)-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/a-day-in-the-er-perspectives-from-advocate-aurora-providers-on-the-frontline) [What is it really like to work in the emergency department during the COVID-19 pandemic?](https://blog.matter.health/a-day-in-the-er-perspectives-from-advocate-aurora-providers-on-the-frontline) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/a-day-in-the-er-perspectives-from-advocate-aurora-providers-on-the-frontline) - insights ## [Money matters: Scenario planning and positioning your startup for funding during a crisis](https://blog.matter.health/money-matters-scenario-planning-and-positioning-your-startup-for-funding-during-a-crisis) Apr 17, 2020 [![Money matters: Scenario planning and positioning your startup for funding during a crisis](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/fundraising-hero-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/money-matters-scenario-planning-and-positioning-your-startup-for-funding-during-a-crisis) [The economic landscape is rapidly changing — so how can startups ensure that they are prepared for financial success in both the short term and the long term?](https://blog.matter.health/money-matters-scenario-planning-and-positioning-your-startup-for-funding-during-a-crisis) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/money-matters-scenario-planning-and-positioning-your-startup-for-funding-during-a-crisis) - matter challenges ## [Roche Diabetes Care and MATTER announce innovation contest finalists](https://blog.matter.health/roche-diabetes-care-finalist-announcement) Apr 8, 2020 [![Roche Diabetes Care and MATTER announce innovation contest finalists](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/rdc-innovation-contest-Jun-18-2025-11-44-58-9048-PM.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/roche-diabetes-care-finalist-announcement) [On Monday, March 30, 10 semifinalists for the Roche Diabetes Care (RDC) Innovation Contest gathered virtually to pitch their solutions to leaders from RDC and MATTER and a panel of expert judges. Each team proposed an idea for how to identify the right combination of personalized ther...](https://blog.matter.health/roche-diabetes-care-finalist-announcement) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/roche-diabetes-care-finalist-announcement) - insights ## [Think like a CFO: Four cash management strategies for startups during a crisis](https://blog.matter.health/cash-management-strategies-for-startups-during-crisis) Apr 3, 2020 [![Think like a CFO: Four cash management strategies for startups during a crisis](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cash-management-during-crisis-hero-2.jpg) ](https://blog.matter.health/cash-management-strategies-for-startups-during-crisis) [Last week, we kicked off a new webinar series to help MATTER startups navigate the changing innovation landscape as a result of COVID-19. For one of the first conversations in this series, Lee Shapiro, managing partner at 7Wire Ventures and CFO of Livongo, shared encouragement and insights into how entrepreneurs can d...](https://blog.matter.health/cash-management-strategies-for-startups-during-crisis) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/cash-management-strategies-for-startups-during-crisis) - matter news ## [Report: MATTER startups raised $1.26B since 2015, saw 64% more revenue in 2019](https://blog.matter.health/matter-turns-5-by-the-numbers) Feb 12, 2020 [![Report: MATTER startups raised $1.26B since 2015, saw 64% more revenue in 2019](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/celebrating-five-years-at-matter-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-turns-5-by-the-numbers) [An overview of our community’s major moments as MATTER enters its sixth year A lot can happen in five years.](https://blog.matter.health/matter-turns-5-by-the-numbers) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-turns-5-by-the-numbers) - community ## [Startup Shoutouts: February 7, 2020](https://blog.matter.health/startup-shoutouts-february-7-2020) Feb 7, 2020 [![Startup Shoutouts: February 7, 2020](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/genericbanner_large-Jun-19-2025-12-05-34-7615-AM.jpg) ](https://blog.matter.health/startup-shoutouts-february-7-2020) [Every day, innovators across the MATTER community are building new solutions that accelerate innovation, advance care and improve lives. Here’s a look into the most noteworthy headlines from the past few months.](https://blog.matter.health/startup-shoutouts-february-7-2020) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/startup-shoutouts-february-7-2020) - matter challenges ## [Roche Diabetes Care and MATTER announce innovation contest semi-finalists](https://blog.matter.health/roche-diabetes-care-and-matter-announce-innovation-contest-semi-finalists) Feb 5, 2020 [![Roche Diabetes Care and MATTER announce innovation contest semi-finalists](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/rdc-innovation-contest-Jun-19-2025-12-00-49-8271-AM.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/roche-diabetes-care-and-matter-announce-innovation-contest-semi-finalists) [Congratulations to the Roche Diabetes Care Innovation Contest semi-finalists, selected from a global pool of more than 60 submissions. Each team proposed an idea for how to identify the right combination of personalized therapies, activities or behaviors that will improve management and provide greater insight into care planning for people living with diabetes and their healthcare providers.](https://blog.matter.health/roche-diabetes-care-and-matter-announce-innovation-contest-semi-finalists) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/roche-diabetes-care-and-matter-announce-innovation-contest-semi-finalists) - matter challenges ## [The business case for sustainability in healthcare](https://blog.matter.health/the-business-case-for-sustainability-in-healthcare) Dec 3, 2019 [![The business case for sustainability in healthcare](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/kenneth-stromdahl-novonordisk-r%26d-16x7-2.jpg) ](https://blog.matter.health/the-business-case-for-sustainability-in-healthcare) [A conversation with Novo Nordisk’s senior vice president for device R&D, Kenneth Strømdahl In business today, “sustainability” is becoming somewhat of a buzzword.](https://blog.matter.health/the-business-case-for-sustainability-in-healthcare) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/the-business-case-for-sustainability-in-healthcare)