
Digital Health Heavyweights
This conversational podcast brings you exclusive interviews with all the Heavyweights in Digital Health. Hosted by Norm Volsky, a top industry headhunter, whose team helped scale companies including Livongo, Hinge Health, Lyra, Virta, Progyny and many more. This series will bring listeners insights into the latest trends, technologies, and strategies driving the digital health revolution.
In each episode, Norm sits down with some of the most influential and innovative leaders in healthcare technology today from legendary founders who have built successful companies, venture capitalists who have led funding rounds, HR/Benefits leaders at forward thinking companies, Consultants and Brokers at the top benefits consulting firms, and other impactful visionaries challenging the status quo in healthcare. Listeners can learn from the industry greats who have created what we now know as health benefits, and who are changing the face of healthcare as we know it.
Whether you're a healthcare professional, a tech enthusiast, a start-up founder, benefits aficionado, jobseeker in Digital Health, or simply curious about the future of healthcare, Digital Health Heavyweights has something for you.
Digital Health Heavyweights
Episode 21: Antonio Moraes, CEO & Co-Founder at XP Health
In this episode of the Digital Health Heavy Weights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews Antonio Moraes, co-founder and CEO of XP Health. They discuss Antonio's journey from founding Vox Capital to creating XP Health, a revolutionary vision care platform. The conversation covers the challenges of fundraising, the importance of purpose in business, and the impact of AI on healthcare. Antonio shares insights on building a strong company culture, the growth of XP Health, and the mission to provide affordable vision care to millions.
Takeaways
👓 Antonio Moraes founded XP Health to improve vision care.
🌎 Vox Capital was one of the first impact investing funds in Latin America.
💸 Fundraising is a challenging grind for startups.
🎯 Finding product-market fit is crucial for success.
⚖️ Profit and purpose can coexist in business models.
🌐 XP Health aims to impact 1 billion people globally.
💰 The company reduces vision care costs significantly for members.
👥 Building a strong team is essential for company culture.
💪 Persistence and resilience are key traits for successful founders.
🤖 AI is transforming customer support and healthcare diagnostics.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to XP Health and Antonio Moraes
01:55 Founding Vox Capital: A Journey of Purpose and Impact
05:13 The Evolution of Vox Capital and Fundraising Challenges
07:19 Lessons Learned from Leading Vox Capital
08:14 A New Capitalism: Merging Profit with Purpose
10:52 The Birth of XP Health: Addressing Vision Care Challenges
14:48 The Vision Care Crisis: Global Perspectives and Solutions
17:09 The XP Health Experience: Member and Employer Benefits
19:21 Cost Savings for Employers: The XP Health Model
20:39 Growth Journey of XP Health: From Garage to 3,000 Clients
22:04 Navigating Challenges and Innovations in Business
23:22 Building a Strong Team Culture
26:51 Strategic Hiring for Innovation
29:04 Creating a Positive Company Culture
30:47 Fundraising Insights for Founders
33:59 The Role of AI in Digital Health
36:13 Expanding Product Offerings in Vision Care
38:32 Characteristics of Successful Founders
41:45 Personal Well-being and Stress Management
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