Vital Signs with Jacob Effron and Nikhil Krishnan Ep 55: Hinge Health CEO Daniel Perez on Effective Employer Sales, Patient Engagement and His Top Advice to Founders
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Feb 11, 2025 In this conversation, Daniel Perez, Co-founder and CEO of Hinge Health, shares insights from leading a digital clinic focused on joint and muscle pain, with over $800 million raised. He discusses the evolving landscape of employer health solutions and the importance of integrating digital and in-person care for patient engagement. Daniel emphasizes the significance of both software and hardware innovations, AI's role in automating healthcare, and the necessity for guaranteed outcomes amid regulatory challenges. His entrepreneurial advice offers valuable lessons for aspiring founders.
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Hinge Health vs. Hinge Dating App
- Hinge Health is often confused with the dating app Hinge.
- Daniel Perez, CEO, receives misdirected messages about deactivated accounts.
Point Solution Fatigue
- Employers now have an average of seven digital health solutions.
- This creates point solution fatigue and makes it harder for new solutions to break through.
Advice for New Digital Health Companies
- Focus on a specific category, validate outcomes, and make your product easy to buy.
- Partnering with health plans and PBMs can help reduce administrative burden for employers.