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The Brand Called You

Rowing Against Diabetes: One Man's Epic Journey to Revolutionize Healthcare | Sami Inkinen, CEO & Co-Founder, Virta Health - Reversing Type 2 Diabetes & Obesity

Nov 15, 2024
29:31

Dive into the extraordinary journey of Sami Inkinen, from rowing across the Pacific Ocean to co-founding Virta Health. Discover how his personal health scare led to a revolutionary approach to reversing type 2 diabetes through nutrition-first strategies and continuous remote care. Learn about the misconceptions challenged, lives transformed, and the sustainable impact on both patient health and healthcare costs.

00:40- About Sami Inkinen

  • Sami is the chief executive officer and co-founder of Virta Health, which is the pioneer in reversing diseases like obesity and type 2 diabetes through a nutrition-first approach. 

  • He has rowed across the Pacific Ocean, 2750 miles unsupported from California to Hawaii. 

  • He's a fellow member of the YPO.

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