Ron Gutman, the Co-CEO of Intrivo, has made significant contributions to the healthcare industry through his various entrepreneurial endeavors. As a serial entrepreneur, inventor, and investor, healthcare and business expert has founded and supported multiple successful companies and non-profit organizations that have helped millions of people live healthier lives.
Gutman’s extensive background in healthcare began with his graduate studies at Stanford University, where he led a multidisciplinary group of faculty and students in research on personalized health and ways to increase engagement among patients. The research resulted in the creation of the BeWell@Stanford program, which continues to be a valuable resource for the university community. Ron Gutman’s most notable venture is HealthApp, a company he founded and served as the first CEO of.
At HealthApp, Gutman led the development of several groundbreaking innovations, including HOPES (the first Health Operating System) and Dr. A.I. (an artificial intelligence tool for symptom triage to information and care).
The successful serial entrepreneur also designed and endowed HealthApp for Good, an initiative that offers free online doctor consultations to people in need. In addition to his work at HealthApp, Gutman has also been an advocate for positivity and smiling. He wrote and presented a popular TED book and talk on the Impact of Smiling, which has been translated to 53 languages and viewed by millions worldwide. Ron Gutman also co-authored a leadership framework called Sapient Leadership.
This platform strives to help leaders navigate the new reality of change that’s exponential, perpetual, and pervasive (3-D Change). In May of 2020, during the COVID-19 crisis, he founded FestiHealth, the first interactive platform that curates inspiring and knowledgeable speakers, live wellness activities, and a virtual expo of cutting-edge health-tech solutions to help organizations and individuals live and foster healthier and happier lives. Ron Gutman shares their mission and vision in speeches and worldwide conferences.
The healthcare expert´s dedication to healthcare and wellness is evident in his various ventures, and his contributions have had a positive impact on millions of people. As Co-CEO of Intrivo, Ron Gutman continues to lead the way in the healthcare industry, driving innovation and change for the betterment of society.