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Indian-American woman wins Loudoun Innovation Challenge for her health-tech startup VascRisk
Founder Meghna Sharma from India won the 2024 Loudoun Innovation Challenge in the Life Sciences Technology category.
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VascRisk wins Lifesciences Technology Award at Innovation Challenge / 2024 Loudoun Innovation Challenge
South Asian Americans, Meghna Sharma of Indian-origin, and Tseten Gurung of Nepalese origin, won the 2024 Loudoun Innovation Challenge in the Life Sciences Technology category for their health-tech company VascRisk. The announcement was made during a gala at the Belmont Country Club in Ashburn, Virginia, on Dec.5.
Sharma, the founder of VascRisk, is a driven entrepreneur with a mission to innovate in healthcare technology. She holds a Master’s in Computer and Information Technology (MCIT) from the University of Pennsylvania and has attended GW Medical School.
VascRisk, based in Loudoun County, is transforming cardiovascular health management with innovative, AI-powered solutions and personalized care. The company’s flagship product, ARTSENS, provides a non-invasive, affordable method for assessing vascular health, addressing a critical gap in early cardiovascular disease detection.
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Meghna Sharma and Tseten Gurung / LinkedIn- Meghna Sharma; Tseten GurungThe company’s AI-driven platform offers personalized health plans and real-time tracking and aims to revolutionize cardiovascular care and reduce the global burden of heart disease.
Sharma and Gurung, supported by Indian-origin women Kavya and Yashwini Krishnan on their team, received a US$15,000 cash prize and a crystal trophy.
Sharma expressed gratitude for the recognition, emphasizing how it would help expand their technology’s reach and empower individuals to take control of their heart health. She highlighted the impact of ARTSENS in detecting cardiovascular risks through advanced ultrasound technology, which measures arterial stiffness, vascular age, and pulse wave velocity in just five minutes.
Gurung is an undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota Crookston, majoring in Information Technology Management with a minor in Cybersecurity. She received the 2023 Mestenhauser Student Award. She also serves as Vice President of the Multicultural International Club, organizing events to promote cultural awareness on campus.
With a focus on women’s health and accessibility, VascRisk’s Screening-as-a-Service model extends cardiovascular monitoring to wellness centers, gyms, and clinics, making proactive care more accessible.
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