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20VC: Oscar Health: How to Deal with a 94% Decline in Market Cap, "Why I Stood Aside as CEO" and The Rebound Journey to $5.8BN in Revenue with Mario Schlosser, Co-Founder @ Oscar Health

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Apr 5, 2024
Mario Schlosser, Co-founder and former CEO of Oscar Health, discusses the company’s dramatic journey from a $7.1 billion valuation to a staggering 94% drop in market cap and its successful rebound to $3.2 billion. He shares insights on the challenges of public markets and the mental toll of leadership during crises. Schlosser also reflects on stepping down as CEO and the pivotal role of personal support in navigating adversity. His experience illustrates the resilience and adaptability necessary to thrive in the volatile healthcare tech landscape.
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ANECDOTE

Oscar's IPO

  • Mario Schlosser rang the bell at the stock exchange for Oscar Health's IPO.
  • The stock price immediately fell, a painful and embarrassing experience for him.
INSIGHT

Why Oscar Tanked

  • Oscar Health's stock tanked primarily due to market perception of impending financial troubles.
  • A secondary factor was the market's inability to connect disruption narratives with actual business models.
ANECDOTE

Coping with the Drop

  • Schlosser experienced depression after Oscar's stock dropped, requiring antidepressants.
  • He found solace in not checking the stock price and spending time with his children.
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