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We're proud to share that syd™ is now featured on Hannover Re's hr | equarium 🛡️- a premier platform connecting innovative solutions with over 850 insurers worldwide! Joining this global platform positions syd™ as a key partner for insurers looking to adopt data-driven, AI-powered, and science-backed solutions that prioritise preventative health. Leveraging insights from over 1 million research papers, our award-winning platform helps drive measurable improvements in individual health outcomes, leading to effective claim prevention, optimised premium management, and enhanced client retention. We’re excited to expand our reach and improve Life Quality 🌱within the global insurance community through hr | equarium. This step marks a new chapter for bringing impactful health solutions to even more people! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/egqCEsZG

“Being unemployed is less frightening to me than what my body might succumb to if I keep up this lifestyle.” That's what a Goldman Sachs first-year analyst said in a viral 2021 report, which revealed analysts working over 100 hours a week, sleeping just 5 hours a night, and experiencing declining mental and physical health. But the impact didn’t stop there. Here’s what else stood out: 📌 75% of analysts considered therapy due to stress. All respondents felt their work hours hurt their relationships with family and friends. 📌 Before starting, analysts rated their mental health at 8.8. After just a few months on the job, that number plummeted to 2.8. It’s clear - employees shouldn’t have been in a position where they needed to raise these issues themselves.  HR and leadership should have had the tools to identify these problems long before they escalated. syd™’s real-time Life Quality dashboard provides that visibility, alerting HR to rising stress levels and enabling early interventions before things spiral out of control. 🔮 What if Goldman Sachs had syd? Imagine: In 2021, Goldman Sachs invests in syd's highly personalised, all-in-one Life Quality solution. 👉 syd immediately implements workload management strategies, optimising task allocation and balancing schedules to reduce overwhelming workloads. 👉 Biometrics reveal employees are averaging just 5 hours of sleep, prompting syd to flag this as a critical issue and provide personalised strategies to address sleep deprivation and boost productivity. 👉 HR gains real-time insights into employee Life Quality, identifying strained social lives as a key area for improvement. syd's targeted strategies foster social connections and reduce isolation. 👉 Employees receive personalised, science-backed recommendations across 9 dimensions of Life Quality through the syd app, supported by an AI mentor. Issues no longer escalate to a breaking point because they’re addressed before they ever reach that stage. And if HR and managers fail to act? Not only can they expect the inevitable - high turnover, low employee retention, reduced productivity, and presenteeism - but syd will also make it clear just how much money is being lost due to inaction. The cost of ignoring these issues won’t just be felt in employee morale, but in the company’s bottom line as well. #workplacewellbeing #employeehealth #corporatewellness #hrinnovation #lifequality #employeeengagement #aiforhr #worklifebalance #wellnessstrategy #futureofwork #wellbeingtech #productivitysolutions #burnout #overwork #workplaceburnout #workplaceculture #employeewellbeing #stressawareness #workplacementalhealth #healthtech #hrtech #employeesupport

🏆 Last week marked a pivotal moment as Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, the "Godfather of AI," received the Nobel Prize in Physics for his revolutionary work on neural networks! His innovations have laid the foundation for today’s most powerful AI technologies, forever changing the world as we know it. During a press conference, Dr. Hinton highlighted healthcare and productivity as two key areas that stand to be transformed and greatly benefit from AI advancements. He stated: “𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘼𝙄, 𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙜𝙣𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧. 𝙔𝙤𝙪’𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙙𝙤𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙬𝙝𝙤’𝙨 𝙖𝙣 𝘼𝙄 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙝𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨, 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 𝙝𝙪𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚.” This vision is rapidly becoming a reality. AI's unparalleled ability to process extensive data sets is set to boost diagnostic precision, avert fatal errors, and save numerous lives. 🩺💡 ⚖️ While this future is exciting, Hinton has long advocated for responsible AI development. Along with his enthusiasm for AI’s benefits, he stresses the importance of AI safety and ethical frameworks, warning against prioritising profits over responsibility, even recently calling out OpenAI’s CEO, on this very issue. At syd™, we wholeheartedly share this vision and are committed to leveraging AI responsibly to improve preventative health. By combining proprietary LLMs, over 1 million research papers, and data from genetics 🧬, biometrics 📊, and conversations 💬 - syd™ delivers personalised recommendations to improve Life Quality, health & productivity – all while ensuring AI development aligns with ethical standards. We believe AI has the power to transform how we care for ourselves, delivering precise, data-driven insights that enhance health and overall quality of life. Congratulations, Dr. Geoffrey Hinton! Your visionary work continues to inspire and lead the way toward an AI-powered future of health and productivity. 🤖🎉

On October 17th, during the UAE’s DX Infrastructure session at CEATEC Official, Lorena P., founder and CEO of syd™, will unveil how our AI-powered platform is ready to transform Life Quality for millions of residents across the UAE. 🇦🇪 As the country embraces digital transformation, syd™ is uniquely positioned to lead the way in creating healthier, more resilient communities. 🚀 The UAE’s commitment to preventive health is clearer than ever. With the Abu Dhabi Family Wellbeing Strategy, the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033, and initiatives like Ghadan 21, the focus is shifting from treatment to prevention, recognising that holistic health is essential to improved Life Quality. This perspective is at the core of syd™’s mission - one we've been driving forward for over 8 years. We are offering syd™ as the solution to help realise this vision. Combining the power of AI, deep-tech, and over 1.2 million scientific research papers, syd™ delivers personalised health strategies to address pressing challenges like cardiovascular disease, mental health issues, and chronic conditions, creating a future where Life Quality is within reach for every UAE resident: 📱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿-𝗮𝗽𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗔𝗘 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 A 24/7 AI-powered digital mentor offering personalised recommendations, activity scheduling, and progress tracking through the Life Quality Index™ across 9 dimensions to help individuals take control of their life. 🖥️ 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗔𝗘 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 A powerful tool that leverages aggregated, anonymised data from the UAE population to provide real-time data, predictive analytics, and strategic science-backed recommendations to guide health policies, improve Life Quality, and drive a higher ROI. With a track record of improving Life Quality by an average of 20% across 26 countries, syd™ has the undeniable potential to address the UAE’s needs and help the nation achieve its goal of preventive, holistic health for all its residents. In a 3-month randomised control trial with NHS staff, syd™ demonstrated a 16% reduction in anxiety, a 12% decrease in depression, and a 14% drop in stress levels. 🌐 Now, we’re focused on bringing this cutting-edge technology to the UAE, empowering residents to take control of their future. As the UAE continues to innovate and digitally transform its services, syd™ is poised to play a pivotal role in building a healthier, stronger, and more resilient society - one where Life Quality is continuously measured, improved, and prioritised. We’d like to thank CEATEC Official for this exciting opportunity, and we’re looking forward to engaging in insightful discussions with other incredible panellists on how technology can shape the future of Life Quality in the UAE.

Exciting Announcement! syd™ is proud to be participating in the 2024 CEATEC Official Conference in Chiba, Japan, from October 15-18! 🇯🇵 With the theme “Innovation for All”, this prestigious event brings together the world’s leading visionaries and cutting-edge technologies to shape the future of industries and societies alike. 🌍 This year, syd™ will join other remarkable startups from Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, in representing the UAE. The UAE Pavilion will spotlight the nation as a hub for next-generation technologies, offering a platform for startups in innovative fields to foster global collaborations and business opportunities with international and domestic leaders. As part of the Pavillion, we’ll be showcasing how our AI-powered, science-backed platform, leveraging over 1.2 million scientific research papers, is revolutionising preventive health and employee Life Quality. Attendees can look forward to discovering how syd™ leads the path to innovation by delivering AI-driven personalised solutions that are setting new standards in the way organisations support their teams.  In a special highlight, we are honoured to have Kei Koshida, CEO of Koshida Corporation, our esteemed partner in Japan, taking centre stage to present syd™! Kei will share our bold vision for the future of Life Quality at the UAE Pavilion pitch on October 17th. Additionally, Lorena P., founder and CEO of syd™, will be speaking earlier in the day at the UAE’s DX Infrastructure session, exploring how our ready to deploy AI solution can markedly improve Life Quality in Abu Dhabi and the UAE. 📅 With over 300 companies from around the world attending, CEATEC is Japan’s premier digital innovation expo, focusing on how digital solutions can advance industries and drive global progress. We’re excited to expand our reach across the UAE and Japan, forging new connections and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Follow us for conference highlights and forward-thinking insights. For those attending CEATEC, we look forward to seeing you there!

🌐We are thrilled to have been invited back to the Sequoia Global Network Conference, held in Mexico this year! Building on the momentum from last year, it was an honour to be part of this prestigious event that unites global leaders dedicated to people-first solutions. 🚀From March to June 2024, syd™ teamed up with Sequoia Global and their clients across 11 countries in a groundbreaking pilot program. Yesterday, our CEO Lorena P. took centre stage to present the outcomes to Sequoia’s expansive network, revealing the transformative power of syd™ 's AI-driven, science-backed solution. The highlights? syd™'s personalised approach made a powerful impact, seamlessly adapting to diverse market needs across cultures and regions: 📌14% avg. increase in overall Life Quality Index (LQI) in 3 months 📌111% conversion rate at launch, with more participants than expected onboarded 📌80% of members would recommend syd™ to friends or family These results are a testament to syd™'s ability to deliver meaningful change on a global scale, brought to life by our regional pilot representatives at the conference with their valuable on-the-ground perspectives: 🇯🇵 Simon Wallington, Managing Director of CORNES & CO., LTD. (Tokyo, Japan) 🇨🇷Carlos Castillo Paganella, CEO of Confía Corredores de Seguros (Costa Rica) 🇪🇺Christina Demmien, Global Mobility & Fringe Benefits Manager at PROFION GmbH (Europe) This event was more than an opportunity to showcase the pilot; it was also a celebration of syd™'s incredible journey toward global impact. From scaling our AI-driven research pipeline from 1,000 to 1.2 million papers in just five years to achieving recent milestones like our Japan partnership with Koshida Corporation and acceptance into Cohort 5 of the Microsoft GrowthX AI Edition Accelerator program, Lorena reflected on the remarkable progress syd™ has made on its mission to improve the Life Quality of 1 billion people. 🤝 Sequoia continues to lead as a trusted global service partner in over 140 countries and we value their role in making this pilot possible, allowing us to demonstrate the real impact of syd™'s transformative AI solutions on employees, HR leaders, and C-suite executives globally.  A special thank you to Francis Coleman and Rebekka Santana, PMP for this incredible opportunity and for their support in preparation for the conference. 👏Additionally, we extend our gratitude to our panellists, Carlos Castillo Paganella, Christina Demmien, and Simon Wallington, for championing syd™ within their organisations, and sharing their experiences at the conference alongside Lorena. Their contributions were invaluable, offering unique perspectives on the diverse geographies they represent. We are excited to continue working with Sequoia, exploring how we can help global companies stay ahead of the curve with innovative, science-backed, people-first approaches!

With syd™, boost your teams' performance and retention by one easy-to-implement platform! A science-backed, AI-powered preventive health platform that leverages >1mil research papers to enhance the Life Quality of employees and improve organisational health, productivity and retention, benefiting both businesses and individuals. Abu Dhabi Investment Office Plug and Play Tech Center #MSFT4Startups #GrowthX #AI

We’re excited to share that Lorena P., CEO of syd™, will be speaking at the 𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗖𝗖 𝗲𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗶, taking place on November 6-7, 2024. Hosted by ZIMAM, the GCC Taskforce on Workforce Development in Digital Healthcare, this strategic event will bring together over 500 attendees and 120 speakers, including international organisations, key decision-makers, regulatory bodies, and leading private sector actors, to explore the future of digital health. Attendees will experience thought-provoking discussions on topics like AI, Data Governance, and Workforce Development, all aimed at building a future-ready digital health workforce in the GCC. Lorena’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. With a background in managing $200 billion investment portfolios, setting two world records as an athlete, and overcoming personal health challenges, she offers a truly unique perspective on the digital health landscape. These experiences led her to develop syd™, a platform at the forefront of personalised digital health, leveraging AI-driven insights backed by over 1 million research papers to elevate Life Quality. Join us to hear more about syd™’s innovative approach and how we’re shaping the future of personalised digital health. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet Lorena in person and be part of this impactful conversation! 🎟️Get your tickets for the event now at https://lnkd.in/dQiZ5h2 #eHWDC24 #GCCeHealth2024 #eHealthConference2024 #MWANEvents

We are beyond excited and honoured that syd™ has been selected to join Cohort 5 of the Microsoft GrowthX: AI Edition Accelerator program, in partnership with Abu Dhabi Investment Office and in collaboration with Plug and Play Tech Center! We are incredibly privileged to take part in this unique program, which will equip us with tools and resources to accelerate our growth both commercially and in terms of innovation. Covering everything from business development, through scaling strategy, to product innovation, and more. This also opens new doors for syd™ to build a strong foundation in the Middle East through opportunities such as strategic partnerships, and network expansion, aligning with our long term goals of establishing an impactful presence in the region. With the support of the GrowthX Accelerator Program, syd™ is well-positioned to make major strides toward our mission of enhancing Life Quality in the UAE. A sincere thank you to the team at Microsoft for Startups UAE for this incredible opportunity. We have an exciting 12 weeks ahead and look forward to connecting with the other remarkable startups on this journey! #GrowthX #AI

How can we leverage technology to personalise the benefits experience? This week, Lorena P. attended the Zurich Integrated Benefits Voices of Tomorrow panel, diving into all things tech, innovation, and the future of employee benefits with syd™ at the forefront. Here are some key takeaways to reflect on as these topics become increasingly relevant: 1️⃣ 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗔𝗜 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 = 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 + 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆:  The way algorithms deliver personalised content is critical, however, even the best delivery can't make up for poor data quality. As LLMs rely on their training data, the future lies in specialised models. That's why syd™ developed an LLM grounded in precision medicine and robust science, leveraging over 1 million research papers - setting a new standard for personalised care. 2️⃣ 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮: For employees to fully engage with personalised benefits that require sharing personal information, trust in data security is crucial. syd™ has enforced a radical privacy policy for the last five years, ensuring that employers never have access to employees' personal data.  That being said, we’ve seen that attitudes toward data sharing vary by region - Japan tends to be more open compared to Europe, where users are more cautious. Ultimately, trust is a journey built with your members, and when they experience true value from the product, data sharing becomes less of a barrier. 3️⃣ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 = 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗢𝗜 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀:   Preventive health not only promotes a healthier lifestyle by reducing disease risk, but it also significantly reduces healthcare costs and boosts ROI. syd™ empowers individuals to take charge of their lives daily and long-term. On average, organisations see a 𝟭𝟮-𝟮𝟬𝘅 𝗥𝗢𝗜, a 𝟰𝟴% 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆, a 𝟮𝟯% 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆, and a 𝟮.𝟭 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗶𝘀𝗺/ 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗶𝘀𝗺 after 12 months of using syd™. In short, leveraging technology to personalise benefits at scale is no longer a distant dream - it's here, and syd™ is leading the charge. We want to extend our gratitude to Harriet Taylor for this opportunity, Adele Cox, and Letizia Tarhini for organising such an engaging event, and to Michele Haeusler for not only coordinating but also moderating with such ease. We’re also grateful to James Golledge, UK Head of Sales & Business Development at Idomoo, for joining Lorena P. as a speaker and sharing his valuable insights on leveraging personalised video content for HR campaigns. It was a fantastic discussion on the future of personalised benefits, and we're excited to be part of this important conversation!