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Terra API Podcast - Stay Fit, Stay Connected

CEO of Sword Health: Virgílio Bento

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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Quick takeaways

  • The value of a solution lies in its ability to advance knowledge within a field, rather than market value or client relevance.
  • Hiring a talent officer is crucial for accessing talent and addressing bottlenecks in team building, beyond focusing on commercial or financial roles.

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The Importance of Advancing Existing Knowledge

The speaker emphasizes that the value of a solution is not determined by its market value or its relevance to clients, but rather by its ability to advance existing knowledge in a field.

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