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Gamifying Your Life Through Health Literacy

Gamifying Your Life Through Health Literacy

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 Tom Chamberlain reflects the excitement for 757 TechNite, highlighting the significance of showcasing local companies and EdLogics nomination. The episode delves into building healthy communities and innovation in Hampton Roads, focusing on Tom's background and health literacy's role in reducing the life expectancy gap. Challenges in health literacy, educational gaps, starting EdLogics, and team building are discussed. Engaging users through gamification, raising capital, and the role of 757 Angels are explored, along with expanding health literacy topics and partnerships. The episode concludes with the impact of COVID-19, favorite dining spots, and community engagement. (0:00) Introduction and casual chat (1:08) Reflections on past awards and excitement for 757 TechNite (3:28) Mention of Robert Herjavec and World Cup finale anticipation (4:51) Importance of highlighting local companies and EdLogics nomination (6:24) Building healthy communities and innovation in Hampton Roads (7:58) Tom Chamberlain's background and health literacy impact (11:33) Narrowing the life expectancy gap (13:32) Challenges and educational gap in health literacy (15:29) Starting EdLogics and team building importance (19:28) Engaging and educating users through gamification (23:45) Team building and raising capital in startups (27:21) Selling your vision and role of 757 Angels (28:50) Overcoming technical challenges and managing a virtual team (32:21) Expanding health literacy topics and economic impact (35:43) Selling health literacy and partnerships with local organizations (39:14) Promoting health literacy through various channels and prescriptions (44:18) Improving access to health resources and decision makers (47:09) Persistence in health literacy mission and encouraging physical activity (49:11) Addressing high deductibles and educating consumers (51:29) Importance of sleep health and health literacy certification (58:28) Impact of COVID-19 on business and community health (1:02:13) Favorite local dining spots and building a company (1:05:09) Anticipation for upcoming event and community engagement - Gamification and incentives are crucial in engaging users and improving health literacy by making learning fun and rewarding. - Building a strong, multidisciplinary team is essential for developing and scaling a complex platform like EdLogics effectively. - Educating individuals on health literacy can significantly reduce healthcare costs and improve health outcomes, particularly in underserved communities. https://www.edlogics.com/ Innovate Hampton Roads is on a mission to foster the growth of Hampton Roads' innovation and technology ecosystem by educating entrepreneurs and business leaders, providing access to essential resources, and building connections that drive synergistic partnerships. We are committed to creating a supportive environment that empowers entrepreneurs, strengthens the regional economy, and fuels long-term prosperity. By growing, guiding, and connecting key players in the ecosystem—including investors, industry leaders, universities, corporate partners, and community organizations—we aim to build a more innovative and inclusive economy. It's time to unify our efforts, amplify our collective voice, and streamline resources to benefit aspiring entrepreneurs, students, employees, and businesses throughout the region. Don't miss out on key business events, local success stories, and expert insights—subscribe to This Week in 757 and stay ahead in Hampton Roads' innovation and business community. https://bit.ly/twi757newsletter
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