Tackling Brain Health: Nick Greenhalgh with Luca Health's Innovative Approach to Concussion Management (MDE623)

This podcast features Nick Greenhalgh, co-founder of Luca Health, discussing his journey from professional rugby player to entrepreneur. Nick shares insights into Luca Health's innovative approach to concussion management in sports, particularly focusing on schools and grassroots clubs. The conversation covers the challenges of diagnosing concussions, the use of technology in assessment, and the importance of objective data in brain health monitoring. Nick also reflects on the difficulties and rewards of running a mission-driven startup. Key points: 1. LUCA Health uses smartphone technology to provide objective data for concussion diagnosis and management. 2. The company aims to make concussion diagnosis more accurate and accessible, particularly in school and grassroots sports settings.