break*through presents
A game changing technology for HIV Prevention
Built to help Community Based Organizations and 340B covered entities scale sexual health education.
how do we make an impact?
1. Using AI machine learning, break*through's simple and fun intake form allows for exceptional user interaction and in-depth analytics.
2. Integrated self-reporting uses gamification to increase medication adherence and reduce transmission (…this part is also fun).
3. Our algorithm pattern matches individuals to their support group based on values and lifestyle which leads to strong engagement.
simplified & fun
Curated to create access and provide a welcoming experience for all.
mental health = community flourishing
Designed for the diverse people, partners, and communities we serve.
Bottom line driven
Results-driven and data-informed technology produces increased medication adherence.
Technology that transforms patient education
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break*through's goal is to optimize the current proven peer to peer community education model. Our AI engine integrates social, behavioral, and emotional factors to educate members and help them thrive in a community designed for them.
The PREVENTION Process
01. Uncover barriers and red flags instantly.
break*through's algorithm identifies contextual barriers and medical red flags, so organizations can intervene in real time when it’s needed.
02. Meet patients where they are.
Customized avatars are a 24/7 care partner whose knowledge is based on award-winning sexual health curriculums which result in better outcomes and lower rates of transmission.
03. Customize communication cadence and style.
Patients from every socioeconomic and geographic background can engage with a culturally intelligent AI care partner by phone, video, or text.
04. Provide trauma-informed support.
Patients receive behavioral health support from 24/7 AI care partners that have been trained on data sets developed by cognitive behavioral health and somatic therapists.
05. Eliminate time-consuming work.
Natural Language Processing (NLP) transcribes and analyzes member communications automatically, capturing every important detail.
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meet the DIGITAL care partners
Deidre is an AI care partner and trauma-informed wellbeing coach and she hosts Divine Design, our virtual faith-based support group.
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meet raCquel & leon
Racquel (left) and Leon (right) are AI care partners and trauma-informed wellbeing coaches and they host Drop In, our virtual support group for students.
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meet Dominique & zo
Dominique (left) and Zo (right) are AI care partners and trauma-informed wellbeing coaches and they host Queer Heart // Open Mind, our virtual support group for LGBTQ identified folks.
TEAM
Founder & CEO
Melissa kiguwa
Melissa is passionate about using technology and entertainment to accelerate health equity. Her background spans three continents— Europe, North America, and Africa. Before founding break*through, she produced multicultural programming for global audiences. From the BBC World Service to Get Lifted, John Legend’s film/television production company— she developed expertise in building virtual-centric communities leveraging entertainment as a vehicle for education. She graduated from the London School of Economics in 2015.
AI engineering Partner
Ana tomboulian
Ana is a 2 time founder in the AI industry with success in solving business needs for healthcare systems to book more patient appointments. She is an experienced Data Scientist and the creative genius behind the machine learning algorithms that catapulted Peerlogic to success with an 85% close rate at the front desk at practices. At Convoso, she built an autodialer platform for qualifying leads and transferring them to a human closer.
senior developer
phyo thiha
Phyo oversees product management, design, and development to deliver innovative solutions that drive the company’s growth and success. With over 10 years as a full stack developer, Phyo is a visionary leader with a proven track record of bringing groundbreaking products to market.
EQUITY ADVISORS
advisor
michael grissinger
Former Head of Engineering at Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty
advisor
Selma Quist Møller
Interpersonal Neurobiology Researcher and Post-Traumatic Growth Psychologist at The Trauma Clinic Copenhagen
advisor
neal tricarico
Former EVP for Tony Robbins and Deepak Chopra
NON-EQUITY ADVISORS
advisor
peter park
Founder and Co-Ceo of Alchemy. Global HIV expert. Builds on-site pharmacies for 340B covered entities: STD Clinics, Ryan Whites, and FQHCs,
advisor
dr. john santerre
AI Research Advisor at Nasa and former Managing Director of AI Lab at Silicon Valley Bank
advisor
lori mallory
Former Market President of Humana's Center Well Primary Care and VP of transformation at Blue Cross Blue Shield.
OUR VALUES
Our health and wellness philosophy centers on human flourishing.
Human Flourishing are the five pillars necessary for holistic wellness. The pillars are:
01. physical and mental health
Patients who utilize health focused digital platforms undertake higher levels of exercise, consume healthier food with lower calories, walk more steps, and sleep longer on a daily basis.
02. close social relationships
The strongest predictor of health and happiness in old age is good relationships. Health benefits include: reduced mortality rate; reduced cognitive disability; less functional disability and frailty; and increased physical activity levels.
03. meaning and purpose
People without a strong life purpose are more than twice as likely to die, specifically from cardiovascular disease, than those who have a strong life purpose.
04. happiness and life satisfaction
Striving to achieve optimal health with happy patients is a highly effective prevention strategy, that scales across large numbers and socioeconomic lines.
05. character and virtue
Fostering a resilient mindset involves regulating impulses and delaying gratification, which is essential for taking medication regularly, attending follow-up appointments, and adhering to dietary or lifestyle modifications.
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