Scott is the co-founder and ceo of Throne. He turned a misfire into a possible higher growth startup that seeks to change consumer health for the better. Earlier this year, Hickle and his co-founder were basking in the glow of their nurse-hiring software appropriately named Hickle and Blumberg. Sadly, this is what happened to them when their startup didn’t gain the expected traction. Through their connections in Austin, they got a fateful introduction that would change the trajectory of their careers.
With the help of Austin contacts, Hickle got in touch with Lance Armstrong’s business manager. This introduction was very important. This made it possible for Hickle and his startup co-founder to pitch their new, toilets-have-feelings-too AI-powered toilet innovation directly to Armstrong. Together with Hickle’s passion and vision and Armstrong’s impact, this teamwork fueled Throne’s acquisition of large financial investments from influential angel investors and venture capitalists.
Throne, which is based in Austin, Texas, has been working on an initial prototype of its AI-driven toilet device. This novel product serves as a great gateway for consumers. The startup intends to launch the product in January 2026, aiming to provide users with insights that could potentially predict chronic conditions or detect deadly cancers. This mission is especially personal for Hickle, whose father was a doctor and experimented with inventing medical devices. Hickle’s motivation comes from wanting to use the power of technology to create healthier outcomes.
With Stanton’s help, Throne recently closed a $4 million seed financing round. The enterprise captured the imagination of some of the world’s most influential VC firms, winning their investments. Other participants included Accomplice, Long Journey Ventures, V1.VC, Night Capital, Retron VC and Myelin Ventures. The round attracted the likes of many of today’s most successful angel investors. Of these, some notable names were Lance Armstrong, Tara Viswanathan, co-founder of Rupa Health, and Justin Mares, founder of TrueMed.
Hickle said they were thankful the stars aligned for their startup’s rapid growth.
“It’s better to be lucky than good, and we just get so dumb lucky. All the time.” – Scott Hickle
Whether or not Throne leads the way, the excitement around it signals a growing desire to use technology for proactive health monitoring. The new company’s AI toilet is supposed to analyze this user data, possibly allowing for early detection of diabetes, kidney disease and more. As the device nears its pre-production phase, Hickle remains focused on refining the technology to ensure it meets consumer needs.
Throne’s got a lot of smart and supportive money behind him, though. Armed with that vision for the future, it’s poised to continue making waves in the health tech industry. Cutting-edge technology and solid financial support positions the company for long-term success. With only weeks left until launch, it’s already about to do astoundingly awesome stuff.
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