MDalgorithms Inc. YC Application

Winter 2017Active

MDalgorithms Inc. went through Y Combinator in the Winter 2017 batch as a Healthcare company. Below: what the company does, who founded it, and its application to YC, reconstructed question by question in the real YC form.

YC batch: Winter 2017
Industry: HealthcareConsumer Health and Wellness
Team size: 40
Status: Active
Launched: 2016

Founders

Oded HarthFounder/CEO
Yoram Harth MDFounder/Chief Medical Officer

What MDalgorithms Inc. does

MDalgorithms is revolutionizing dermatology by delivering convenient, effective AI-powered solutions for skin and hair care. Since pioneering machine-learning models for acne treatment in 2017, we’ve advanced to develop the world’s first AI-powered scalp analysis for hair regrowth. Our proprietary AI technology, built entirely in-house, analyzes blemishes, lesions, and hair conditions with unmatched precision, utilizing the largest global dataset of acne and scalp images. Clinically validated and tested by dermatologists, our personalized treatment kits - MDacne for acne and MDhair for hair regrowth - are customized to each individual’s unique needs, combining over 100 medical and botanical ingredients for optimal results. We empower users to track their progress, adjust treatments as needed, and access real-time support from our team of dermatologists and nurses. By doing so, we make personalized dermatological care accessible to all.

MDalgorithms Inc.'s YC application, reconstructed

Y Combinator application

MDalgorithms Inc., Winter 2017 batch. The real form questions, answered from public data.

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Company

Company name

MDalgorithms Inc.

Describe what your company does in 50 characters or less.

Democratizing Dermatology with AI

What is your company going to make? Please describe your product and what it does or will do.

We make AI-powered apps that analyze skin and scalp conditions to deliver personalized treatment kits. MDacne addresses acne by analyzing blemishes; MDhair analyzes scalp for hair regrowth. Our AI models use the largest global dataset of images to give precise assessments and recommend custom treatments with medical and botanical ingredients.

Where do you live now, and where would the company be based after YC?

We are based in San Francisco, CA, and our team works remotely as well. After YC, we will remain based in San Francisco.

Explain your decision regarding location.

San Francisco is where we founded the company and where we have access to AI talent and dermatology expertise. It's a hub for both tech and healthcare innovation, which fits our needs.

21 more answers in the full application

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the real MDalgorithms Inc. YC application?

No. Y Combinator keeps submitted applications private. This is a reconstruction: the real YC form questions, answered from MDalgorithms Inc.'s public data (launch notes, founder backgrounds, product description). It shows how a company like MDalgorithms Inc. would present itself to YC, not the text they submitted.