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Backed by a16z and QED, Brazilian startup Carecode puts AI agents to work on healthcare


AI holds huge promise for healthcare, but not just on the medical side; many startups are convinced machine learning-based systems can do a lot of good on

AI holds huge promise for healthcare, but not just on the medical side; many startups are convinced machine learning-based systems can do a lot of good on adjacent tasks such as appointment scheduling and confirmations. “I think that counts a lot for major VCs, especially when the world is upside down,” Srougi suggested, also noting that a16z partner Gabriel Vasquez helped mature the idea for Carecode and move the startup from planning to the execution phase. According to QED partner and head of Brazil, Camila Vieira Freitas, this gives the startup an edge over horizontal approaches which “often necessitate multiple solutions to achieve subpar results, negatively impacting customer experience and leaving significant value untapped.”

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