Jim Prendergast of HealthiestYou on Creating a Digital Health Platform Dedicated to Employers

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Jim Prendergast, founder and CEO of HealthiestYou (Exited to Teledoc). Jim is a seasoned founder with great insights into healthcare IT, employee wellness, and the entrepreneurial journey. You can listen to the podcast on iTunes or Spotify.

Jim is the founder of 317 Ventures, a venture firm focused on investing in and developing startups in the health, wellness, and employee benefits space. He previously founded the tele-health platform HealthiestYou which is located in Scottsdale. HealthiestYou was acquired in 2016 by Teladoc for $150M. Jim is also a partner at the Coplex Startup Studio.

What You’ll Learn:

• Digital Health within Employee Benefits

• Tech Distribution and Software Development

• Importance of Partnerships

• Channel Sales 

• Engagement and Adoption 

• Acquisition Process 

• Next Steps after Acquisition

• Virtual Care 

• Healthcare System and Insurance

Favorite Quote:

“Business is the art of taking a product to market, knowing that absolutely anyone and anything will get in your way.”