

CEO of Sword Health: Virgílio Bento
5 snips Sep 13, 2023
Virgílio Bento, Co-founder and CEO of Sword Health, shares exclusive insights into the company's fundraising journey and attracting top talent. He discusses the importance of thinking from first principles in the healthcare industry and their transition to becoming a provider. He recounts the surprising journey to securing funding and the impact of COVID-19 on their team setup. Bento emphasizes the significance of access to talent in accelerating growth and the continuous optimization of their solutions.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Funding Journey and Challenges
03:57 • 6min
The Evolution of the Company's Solution and Embracing Complexity
10:11 • 3min
Transitioning to Internal Clinical Team and Achieving Product-Market Fit
13:06 • 2min
From Portugal to Colorado: A Surprising Journey to Funding
15:13 • 7min
Setting Up the Team and the Impact of COVID-19
22:09 • 2min
Access to Talent: Accelerating Growth
24:18 • 11min
Optimistic Financial Projections and Continuous Optimization
35:04 • 17min