Mednet
YC W17New York City, US · Founded 2014 · 35 employees · Hiring · 1 known investors
Mednet is a platform where physicians share clinical knowledge and answer peer-reviewed questions across 23 medical specialties. The platform connects over 45,000 verified physicians to improve medical decision-making through collective expertise.
Also known as theMednet
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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W17)
Mednet was founded in 2014 by Samir Housri and Nadine Housri.
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Samir Housriin𝕏CEO & Co-founderSamir co-founded Mednet with Dr. Nadine Housri. He brings twenty years of experience in digital media and technology startups, with prior roles at companies including Major League Baseball, The New York Times, and EMI Music, and served as a principal at Rho Ventures.
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Nadine Housriin𝕏Co Founder and Chief Medical OfficerShe completed a Radiation Oncology residency at Rutgers and fellowship at Yale, and previously served as a Clinical Research Training Program Fellow at the National Institutes of Health.
Investors · 1
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Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2019 | $225K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Mednet do?
- Mednet is a platform where physicians share clinical knowledge and answer peer-reviewed questions across 23 medical specialties. The platform connects over 45,000 verified physicians to improve medical decision-making through collective expertise.
- Who founded Mednet?
- Mednet was founded by Samir Housri, Nadine Housri in 2014.
- Who are Mednet's investors?
- Mednet's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Mednet headquartered?
- Mednet is headquartered in New York City, US.