#39 - Crafting the best connected health experience - Matthieu Menanteau - Withings

Impulse - Meeting Healthcare Pioneers

Among pioneering companies in connected health devices, few have been as forward-thinking as Withings, a flagship of French technology.

Their first connected scales date back to 2009 (when smartphones were still emerging!) and remain the industry standard today.

For that time, it was a subtle blend combining sleek design, intuitive user experience, and medical precision.

A formula that Withings has successfully applied and developed in many other areas, from smartwatches to sleep sensors, thermometers, blood pressure monitors, or even a urinalysis device for your toilet!

Their portfolio covers a wide range of medical parameters and helps hundreds of thousands of individuals manage their health daily.

Matthieu Menanteau is one of the minds behind Withings' creations over the past 8 years.

In this highly insightful episode, he shares Withings' philosophy and approach to creating the ultimate connected health experience, one that allows everyone to better understand themselves and take control of their health journey.

We discuss:

• Withings' philosophy to innovate successfully in today's connected health sector
• Three development pillars that form the essence of Withings products
• The ongoing integration of consumer health with health systems and telemedicine
• The power of continuous medical data in the age of AI and big data

A conversation that brings new perspectives on the future of connected health, and how technology can integrate into our daily lives to guide us toward healthier behaviors!

Timeline:

• 03:45 - Withings’ origins and vision for connected health
• 07:18 - Providing the ultimate health companion
• 10:03 - Biomarkers and indications covered by Withings
• 13:11 - A home urinalysis laboratory
• 17:44 - Bringing the medical check-up at home
• 21:11 - A dual approach to driving innovation in connected health
• 26:20 - Towards an overwhelming mass of connected health devices?
• 31:47 - Withings’ three pillars of product development
• 38:05 - The role of AI in creating the ultimate connected health experience

What we also talked about with Matthieu:

• Type 2 diabetes
• Lean mass
• Visceral fat
• Hydration
• pH
• Vitamin C
• Ketones
• Oxygen saturation
• Cuffless blood pressure measurement
• Apple
• CE mark
• FDA
• Edge computing
• Doctolib
• Alan
• CES

We cited with Matthieu some of the past episodes of the series:

• #21 - Transforming hypertension care with a bracelet - Jay Shah - Aktiia
• #23 - Disrupting the smart wearables industry - Leo Grünstein - Spiden

As mentioned by Matthieu during the episode, we recommend taking a look at the Research section of the Withings website, to learn more about current and future publications surrounding their products.

To learn more about their portfolio and the diversity of biomarkers and health conditions they cover, take a look at their Products section.

You can follow Withings’ activities on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube, and get in touch with Matthieu via LinkedIn.

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