Three Union
College students pursuing degrees
in medicine, computer science, and philosophy have founded a new company and
become tenants in the U-Start Business Incubator associated with the College.
Their firm, Exousia Health, Inc., develops new
software platforms and application services to assist the healthcare industry
with emergency preparedness and remediation.
Exousia Health's three principals are juniors at Union
College. Chief Executive Officer Christopher Macomber
is in his third year of Union's rigorous 8-Year
Leadership in Medicine Program through which students earn
a bachelor's in science from Union College,
a master's in business administration from the Graduate College of Union
University, and a medical degree from Albany
Medical College.
Macomber, an Albany
native, founded Exousia Health, Inc. in January 2004
to promote the interest of patients and to improve communication within the
health care sector.
Edward Maas, director of technology, is
pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science while also working as a senior
consultant for Brainlink International, Inc. in New
York City. He spent the past two years designing and supporting enterprise web applications as well
as maintaining computer network infrastructures specifically focused on the
health care industry. Maas is from New
York City.
Jeffrey Marshall, director of communications, is a philosophy major
also working on a master's degree in bioethics at the Graduate College of Union
University. Also with aspirations toward a medical career, Marshall
plans to attend the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in the fall of 2005. His
interest in Exousia developed out of his
concentration in medical ethics, and a desire for improvement in patient care
by providing resources physicians need to provide care. He is from Gloversville,
N.Y.
“Our company's
product is extremely viable and timely in that communication between various
sectors of the health care industry has been identified as an important barrier
that hinders the overall quality of care in this state and nationally,” Macomber said. “We have chosen Schenectady
as our headquarters because we have a commitment to this area, which we see as
traditionally home to small business development, a breeding ground for new
technology, and one that is rich in health care professionals.”
Macomber added, “As students of Union
College, we hope that through this
company, we will be able to give back to the community that has embraced our
educational institution.” In years to come, the three founders of Exousia plan to give a percentage of company profits to
local and medical-related charities.
“These
students exemplify the professionalism, excitement and achievement new business
owners can offer this community,” said Jon Lemelin,
executive director of U-Start. “We are looking forward to having them join our
facility and benefit from the support we can offer as they further develop
their ideas and plans.”
