Earlier this month, Ogweno Stephen, co-founder and CEO of Lifesten Health, took to the global stage at COMEUP Korea 2024 to pitch his groundbreaking health-tech startup. This prestigious event, held at COEX in Seoul, brought together visionary entrepreneurs, tech innovators, and investors from around the world. For Ogweno and his team, this was a defining moment to showcase Lifesten Health’s transformative approach to preventive healthcare and workplace wellness to an international audience.

Lifesten Health: A Game-Changer in Preventive Healthcare
During his pitch, Ogweno highlighted Lifesten Health’s mission: empowering individuals, corporations, and communities to take charge of their health through cutting-edge technology and personalized solutions. The app leverages transdermal optical imaging technology, gamification, and AI-driven health insights to provide users with quick and accurate health diagnostics. This unique approach helps users monitor key health indicators such as blood pressure, stress index, and overall wellness—all within 30 seconds.

Ogweno underscored the app’s real-world impact, sharing how Lifesten Health has already screened over 1.6 million people through its collaboration with the Rwandan Ministry of Health. With a growing user base and recognition from programs like Google Startups Accelerator Africa, NVIDIA Inception, and the African Tech Startup Forum (ATSF), Lifesten Health is well on its way to scaling its solutions across Africa and beyond.

Pitching on the Global Stage
As Ogweno took the stage at COMEUP Korea, his passion and vision for revolutionizing health management resonated deeply with the audience. Addressing a diverse crowd of entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts, he shared the story behind Lifesten Health’s creation: a desire to tackle the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Africa by making preventive healthcare accessible, affordable, and engaging.

Ogweno emphasized how Lifesten Health is uniquely positioned to address the global health challenge of rising NCDs by integrating preventive care into everyday life. He also highlighted the company’s scalability and potential for cross-border impact, making it an attractive opportunity for global investors and collaborators.

The Impact of COMEUP Korea 2024
COMEUP Korea provided a platform for Lifesten Health to connect with potential partners, investors, and mentors from across the globe. At the event, the Lifesten Health booth attracted significant attention, with visitors downloading and testing the app on-site. Media features and interviews with prominent Korean tech influencers further amplified the startup’s visibility, positioning it as a trailblazer in the health-tech space.

Reflecting on the experience, Ogweno Stephen shared:
“Pitching Lifesten Health at COMEUP Korea was a transformative experience. It reaffirmed the global relevance of our mission and showed us that our innovations resonate far beyond Africa. This was not just an opportunity to showcase our work but also to learn, network, and dream bigger as we expand our impact globally.”

The Road Ahead
For Lifesten Health, the journey doesn’t stop here. With growing international interest and a clear vision for the future, the startup is poised to scale its solutions to reach 100,000 users and 50 workplaces in the next two years, while also exploring opportunities in East Asia and beyond.

As Ogweno Stephen continues to champion innovation in digital health, his journey at COMEUP Korea serves as a testament to the potential of African startups to lead on the global stage.