At just 18 years old, high school senior Alex Yang from Seoul has embarked on an entrepreneurial journey by founding a startup aimed at the early detection of Alzheimer's disease. To effectively manage his remote team located in the United States, he begins his day at 3 a.m. before heading to school at 7:50 a.m.
His venture, Reteena, is focused on developing an artificial intelligence model that enhances the clarity of low-field MRI images, enabling the detection of Alzheimer's without the need for costly and bulky MRI machines. This innovation aims to make diagnostic processes more affordable and accessible.
Recently, the startup introduced an AI-driven service named Remembrance, which assists users in rekindling memories and creating a customized memory archive. Alex’s personal connection to the disease, having seen family members affected by Alzheimer's, has fueled his long-standing aspiration to combat it. He connected with fellow enthusiasts through platforms like Discord and GitHub, leading to the formation of a diverse team of 12 students from both high school and university backgrounds.
Despite their progress, Yang acknowledges the significant hurdles in the healthcare sector, describing it as "impenetrable in many ways." He points out that strict compliance regulations hinder the startup's ability to quickly access patient data necessary for product testing. Reflecting on their journey, he shares, "We've spent two years discovering that building something in healthcare is harder than we thought. But I wouldn't change it because we learned that at 17 and 18, not at 25 when the stakes feel higher and the fear feels heavier."
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