Eko

What began as an idea among college classmates in 2013 has evolved into Eko Health, Inc., a pioneering force in digital health. Based in Emeryville, California, Eko is dedicated to revolutionizing how healthcare professionals detect and monitor cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases. The journey started when Connor Landgraf, during his senior thesis at the University of California, Berkeley, recognized the limitations of the traditional stethoscope in clinical settings. He envisioned transforming this symbol of healthcare into a smart device capable of early disease detection.

With the collaboration of fellow innovators Tyler Crouch and Jason Bellet, Eko emerged from various accelerator programs and quickly made waves by introducing the first FDA-cleared stethoscope that functions as both an analog and digital device. Over the years, Eko has continued to innovate, launching products that incorporate advanced features like noise cancellation and AI-supported diagnostics. Their flagship product, the Eko CORE 500™, combines high-fidelity audio with an integrated ECG, empowering clinicians to assess heart conditions faster and with greater accuracy.