Esther and Anne Wojcicki back new healthcare accelerator, fund

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April 22, 2026, 2:00 PM

• •Treehub residency program provides early-stage support to healthcare and AI startups.
• •AI Health Fund aims to back at least 60 companies in its first iteration.
• •Program emphasizes helping founders navigate challenges and scale their businesses.
• •The initiative aims to address inefficiencies and outdated practices in healthcare.

Mary Minno, a former Google product manager, launched Treehub, a residency-venture program, and the AI Health Fund to support healthcare and AI startups. The program offers a six-month residency focused on product-market fit and company direction, with a goal to challenge the status quo in the healthcare industry. The AI Health Fund, backed by notable figures like Anne Wojcicki and Tim Draper, aims to invest in at least 60 companies, with a focus on early-stage ventures from academic circles. The initiative seeks to provide comprehensive support to founders, including strategic guidance and resources, with the long-term vision of scaling the program nationwide.

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