CodyMD, the AI Doctor Serving Over 1 Million People, Launches AI Health “Hack & Back” to Accelerate Portland’s Innovation Community

Self-funded Profitable Portland Company Invites Citizen Developers, Coders, Builders to Create Real Healthcare Products in a One-Day Sprint

PORTLAND, Ore., May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CodyMD, the innovative AI health platform founded by ZoomCare creator Dr. David Sanders, announces its first-ever AI Health “Hack & Back,” scheduled for June 21, 2025, at Centrl Office in Portland’s Pearl District. The event uniquely brings together “hackers”—software developers, citizen developers, domain experts, founders—and “backers,” to transform specific unmet customer needs into practical, customer-ready real-world AI products in a single day.

Why It Matters:

• Practical Innovation: Participants will specifically address clearly defined healthcare problems. The event features prepared opportunity briefs.
• Immediate User Validation: Teams can validate their solutions directly with on-site experts and CodyMD’s active community of over 1 million users.
• Actionable Outcomes: The event goes beyond ideas and prototypes, focusing on real-world implementation, go-to-market readiness, and securing initial customer traction.

Event Highlights:

• Exclusive access to CodyMD’s proven AI Health Stack, including APIs, knowledge bases, and de-identified datasets.
• Expert mentorship from industry leaders.
• Competitive live pitch session offering immediate feedback, mentorship, and strategic support.
• Prizes include cash awards (Gold: $1,000; Silver: $500; Bronze: $250).

Quotes for Publication:

“Unlike general-purpose hackathons, this event’s AI Health focus allows us to uniquely feature an everything-in-one-room experience for hackers and backers,” says Dr. Sanders, CodyMD Founder. “Our event battle cry is: ‘Don’t stop at demo—ship product and get your first customer by sundown.'”

Details at a Glance:

• Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
• Location: Centrl Office, Pearl District, Portland
• Participants: Vibe coders, citizen developers, technical talent, product talent, entrepreneurs, investors, healthcare industry experts
• Energy: Coffee, snacks, and possibly surprise swag
• Registration: codymdaccelerator.com/hack-and-back
• Price: Free!

About CodyMD:

CodyMD, founded by Dr. David Sanders, provides AI-driven healthcare solutions trusted by over 1 million users. Combining deep healthcare expertise with cutting-edge AI technology, CodyMD delivers accessible, empathetic, and actionable medical experiences. Learn more at cody.md.

Media Contact:

Dr. David Sanders

503-449-8964

395726@email4pr.com

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