conditions including cancer, fertility, orthopaedics, dental and much more. David then set out to grow GlobMed over the last few years and the company has an established network of more than 5,000 doctors and healthcare providers in the UK and across Europe, with a presence in five countries: The UK, Spain, Italy, Turkey and South Africa. As David puts it: “As the Covid-19 pandemic hit, I saw countless businesses going under and suffering. This was as a result of both economic factors as well as peoples’ health and the focus everyone had on their health and that of their nearest and dearest. We set up GlobMed to give people access to private healthcare, where it is done best. For example, in the case of fertility treatment, two of the clinics we have are in Spain and Greece. For some people who may have struggled to conceive in the UK, these clinics provide them with world leading treatments that have given the gift of life and a family to people who would otherwise have never had that. What we’re doing with GlobMed is so exciting, as we’re opening up private healthcare to those who truly need it with an ever-growing network of healthcare providers, surgeons and doctors. We truly open up access to private healthcare for those without insurance too, who traditionally couldn’t access it.” Utilising his passion for startups and problem solving with his passion for connecting people to solve problems, in 2022, David went on to co-found MakeNews. MakeNews is a mobile app (soon to also be a web app and online platform) that connects journalists, PR professionals, citizen journalists and members of the public to generate authentic news stories. “TechRound has demonstrated how much is out there but how messy it all is. Every time I refresh my inbox, as founder and editor-in-chief of TechRound I have countless emails with pitches and story ideas. Some of these are fantastic, but with all the noise in my inbox, it can be hard to manage this all. MakeNews is a fantastic venture and is a true problem solver. My co-founders are experts in PR, data science, customer behaviour and the media industry and that, along with my experience in SEO and media through TechRound and the digital marketing side of things has allowed me to provide a unique understanding of this space from a truly unique perspective.” MakeNews solves a recurring problem: how can PR professionals and other pitching stories to journalists reach the right journalists and how can journalists ensure they receive only the most relevant and authentic stories and pitches for their purposes? “Once we solve this problem, the media industry will be so streamlined that efficiency and productivity of all involved will skyrocket! Imagine if as a journalist you saved 20 per cent of your time otherwise spent reading through sometimes irrelevant pitches. It will be transformative for the industry and I can’t wait.” David at 31 also shows no signs of stopping. When asked what the next stage of his journey is he wryly responds: “Taking TechRound, GlobMed, MakeNews and few other nuggets to the next level – why would I slow down now…I’m just getting started.” “Taking TechRound, GlobMed, MakeNews, and a few other nuggets to the next level – why would I slow down now... I’m just getting started.”
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