Resources: Affording prescriptions
Affordability means something different to everyone.
Nanodropper was created with the mission to reduce financial barriers to care while promoting better access to eye health. We know that everyone has a vision for tomorrow. Healthcare should ensure access to whatever that vision may be — not come between it.
Meet Alena Rainsberry. Traveler. Language educator. Former tour guide for Narnia (yes, that Narnia). And currently, Nanodropper’s Account Manager.
Alena is a seasoned world traveler who is thrilled to be a part of the Nanodropper team. She is tasked with bringing the company’s flagship device to patients and clinics around the globe.
Nanodropper, Inc., a medical device company offering a first-of-its-kind eyedrop bottle adaptor that reduces eyedrop size, has been named the recipient of a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract with the United States Air Force.
Nanodropper has achieved compliance with the federally mandated standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) through the use of Compliancy Group’s proprietary HIPAA methodology, The Guard compliance tracking software, and HIPAA Seal of Compliance.
Meet Robbie Spencer. Award-winning journalist. Avid sports fan. Aspiring semi-professional poker star. And now, Marketing Manager for Nanodropper.
As the company’s first full-time hire, Robbie represents the next phase in Nanodropper’s transformation from nimble, award-winning startup into a burgeoning company ready to field thousands of new orders and take its place as a thought leader in eye health.
Meet Elias Baker. Go-kart racing fanatic. Computer builder and gamer. Snowboarding and hiking explorer. SpaceX alumni. Future pilot. Chief Operating Officer at Nanodropper.
In a recent blog post, College Inventors to Startup Founders — How Nanodropper Was Born, we shared a small part of our story. Plus, you’ve already met CEO Allisa Song (If you haven’t, you need to!). Read on to learn more about COO, Elias Baker, and his role in helping Nanodropper meet your eye health needs.
When Allisa Song read the October 2017 ProPublica article featured on NPR titled, “Drug Companies Make Eyedrops Too Big, And You Pay For The Waste,” it was the first drop of many that would cause quite the ripple effect. It would lead to the creation of Nanodropper.
Meet Allisa Song. Seafood connoisseur. Mom to three bunnies and two dogs. Snowboarding and dancing enthusiast. Guinea pig foster mom. Keyboard player. Aspiring cow and homestead farm owner. Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine medical student. CEO of Nanodropper.
From the four co-founders to the new hires, Nanodropper is excited to introduce you to its growing team in the coming weeks and months as we expand to meet your eye health needs. Read on to learn all about CEO Allisa Song!
Nanodropper is excited to share that our team is growing! We are excited to introduce our first external hire — Kristi Hargiss joins Nanodropper as our Digital Content Creator.
Have you ever successfully administered an eyedrop without getting that unnecessary overflow? You know what we’re talking about. That big teardrop that rolls down your cheek. For glaucoma patients who need those precious eyedrops to maintain their sight, that can feel like actual money trickling away.
That’s just how it’s supposed to work, right? There’s no other way, is there? The pharmacy gave you those eyedrops, and they’re the size they should be. Right?
In reality, it’s a waste. A waste of your money, and a waste of your drops.
And now there’s a solution — the Nanodropper.
Seema is the Chief Strategy Officer of Kore Power where she leads Strategy and Corporate Development. She previously founded ForeOptics, a management consulting firm specializing in complex transformations; change leadership techniques; and operational turnarounds to help organizations accelerate value capture and unlock business growth and potential. She exhibits deep expertise in designing, streamlining, and managing complex global supply chains and operations.
Chris is the Managing Director of Xcellerant Ventures, and CEO of Yoo & Co Accelerators. He is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, venture capitalist, educator, and developer of new value creation in the Healthcare & Life Sciences industry. Chris has deep knowledge in disruptive technologies and is passionate about seeing great research innovations quickly become fundamental improvements to how we understand health and treat disease.
Katey Letzkus earned her Bachelors in Journalism from Oklahoma State University and is passionate about helping clinics grow and achieve their goals! Through her 14 years of medical sales experience, she has received multiple honors for her work with Plastic Surgeons, Prosthodontists, Oral Surgeons and large med spas to grow their businesses. Her primary goal is to ensure patients with financial hardships receive the eye medications they need while helping businesses save money.
Andrew received his undergraduate degree in Sociology from Temple University in Philadelphia. During his studies, he gained unique insight into various socioeconomic inequities that are affecting our local and global communities. Andrew leverages his diverse work experience to help foster new partnerships and to strengthen existing connections with both patients and eye care professionals.
Brooke received her undergraduate degree in communications and Master’s degree in Public Administration from Florida Gulf Coast University. Brooke was formerly the Executive Director for a Southwest Florida nonprofit offering teen girls leadership and fitness programming. Using her extensive leadership, management, travel and operations experience, Brooke seeks to continue developing new and effective ways to grow the company. Brooke is also leading the charge to build new nonprofit partnerships and expand our mission.
Alena received her degree in chemistry from Western Washington University, fostering her love for all things science and numbers. She uses her analytical background to dive into the data, finding ways to better develop connections with eyecare providers to improve the accessibility and affordability of healthcare.
Robbie is an entrepreneur and award-winning journalist with a background in marketing and communications. He has contributed to The New York Times, Florida Weekly, and Mayo Clinic's education shield, and was once co-founder and executive editor of a news company in his hometown of Naples, Fla.
Jenny’s inquisitive mind and entrepreneurial roots led her to co-found Nanodropper. She recently completed her PhD in pharmacology at the University of Washington, and she has scientific research experience at top academic institutions, including her alma mater Brown University, Harvard Medical School, and UW.
Mackenzie is a device design engineer who earned her master’s degree in bioengineering with a focus on technology commercialization from the University of Washington. She is passionate about designing and commercializing solutions to address current healthcare problems, especially to help close health equity gaps.
Elias is a mechanical engineer specializing in design and prototyping. He loves being involved with startups because they challenge him in new and exciting ways. His broad background includes projects with SpaceX, Spacelabs Healthcare, Kestra Medical Technologies, and McKinstry. His passion is within the biomedical industry, making advances in medical devices.
Allisa is a physician-entrepreneur and inventor who received her MD from the Mayo Clinic. With a background in Clean Tech, neuroscience, and harm reduction, she is a thought leader in the field of value-based innovation and the visionary behind Nanodropper. Allisa's patient-centered mindset drives Nanodropper's mission.