Gallery: Sprint Accelerator Demo Day
June 5, 2015 | Bobby Burch
The Sprint Mobile Health Accelerator held its Demo Day event Thursday at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Ten startups that specialize in mobile health technology graduated from the Techstars-led accelerator, which conducts a three-month, mentor-led program designed to quickly advance businesses. Check out photos from the event by scrolling below.
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