The Pulse by Wharton Digital Health Andrew Dudum, Hims & Hers, on disrupting healthcare by reimagining the patient experience
Jan 5, 2021
44:15
In this episode, we interview Andrew Dudum, the Founder & CEO of Hims & Hers. Hims & Hers is a digital health company focused on destigmatizing health and wellness conditions while making it easier for everyone to access quality care. Since launching in November 2017, Hims & Hers has raised approximately $260MM in funding from investors including Oaktree Capital, Maverick, IVP, among others, and is poised to IPO via SPAC this year. Hims & Hers is one of the fastest growing direct-to-consumer healthcare brands to date.
Key topics we discussed:
- How Hims & Hers disrupted the ~$4 trillion healthcare industry by creating a telehealth offering that brings quality, access, and affordability to more Americans while building a brand consumers love
- How to improve the American healthcare system, beginning with getting primary care right and providing a quality healthcare safety net to all Americans
- Reflections on the personal and economic benefits of investing in personal health and pursuing work you truly enjoy