Nanodropper Celebrates One Year Post-Launch

Jun 30, 2021 | Our Company | 0 comments

It seems like just yesterday when we were figuring how to fulfill orders, let alone accomplish that every single day. On June 30, 2020, we shipped out the first Nanodropper adaptors, which included anyone who a pallet of nano dropperspre-ordered a Nanodropper in the months leading up to our (COVID-delayed) launch. 

We can’t believe how fast time has flown by! The company has grown in more ways than just adding team members. We’ve developed a partner clinic network spanning dozens of states and more than 100 locations. The amount of overwhelmingly positive feedback we’ve received over the last 12 months from patients and eyecare professionals is humbling…and motivating. Our team is more energized than ever to make sure the Nanodropper makes it into the hands of every patient who can benefit from it. 

On this Nandropper-versary, we invite you to take a look back at some of our proudest accomplishments, and offer a sneak peak about what’s on the horizon for our next year in business! From the bottom of our hearts, we thank each and every one of our supporters who have made this dream a reality for us. We hope to keep making you proud every day!

Some highlights from the past year!

  • Our team grew from four co-founders to a team of eight including our Marketing Manager Robbie, Account Manager Alena, and interns Sahana and Eesha
  • We have partner clinics in 28 states and Washington, D.C. with 133 partner locations
  • We’ve delivered thousands of adaptors to patients and eyecare providers, saving tens of thousands of doses from being wasted
  • We launched our Give the Gift of Vision Program and matched dozens of donors and recipients
  • The co-founders were named Forbes 30 under 30 honorees
  • We attended our first conferences, both virtual and in-person (just last weekend!)
a box full of nano droppers

Some exciting things to look forward to in the next year!

  • You gave us feedback about the adaptor… and we heard you! Our engineering team is working hard designing a new and improved adaptor. We are doing our best to make it available as soon as possible
  • We are showcasing the Nanodropper at conferences across the country!
  • We will announce a major global health collaborative initiative with Unite for Sight! 

Stay updated on our progress and exciting news at Nanodropper. We look forward to another busy, exciting year — we’re grateful that you are a part of it!

nanodropper co founder mackenzie andrews at the nanodropper booth at the american optometric association annual meeting in denver

Why do I need to attend the onboarding webinar?

 

In the onboarding webinar you’ll learn essential information about using Nanodropper safely and effectively. While the device is simple to use, proper technique is key to ensuring you receive its full benefits. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask our team any questions you may have. We look forward to helping you get started with confidence!

Why do I need to take the onboarding survey?

 

By completing this survey, you’ll provide important information about your current medications, such as cost, bottle usage, and side effects. This helps Nanodropper and MedOne evaluate the program’s success and ensure this benefit can continue to support patients like you in the future. Thank you for your valuable input!

Meet Seema

Scottsdale, AZ

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.

Meet Chris

Phoenix, AZ

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.

Meet Katey

Oklahoma City, OK

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.

Meet Andrew

New York City, NY

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.

Meet Brooke

Philadelphia, PA

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.

Meet Alena

Washington State

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.

Meet Robbie

Rochester, MN

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.

Meet Jenny

Tacoma, WA

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.

Meet Mackenzie

Denver, CO

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.   

Meet Elias

Rochester, MN

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.

Meet Allisa

Rochester, MN

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. 

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