Pivot: The Tech-Driven Solution to Quitting Tobacco with David S. Utley, M.D.
#45: David Utley, M.D. is the founder and CEO of Pivot, a digital health company helping users eliminate their tobacco use. Pivot has raised over $40 million, and David has over 100 published US patents. David is a seasoned entrepreneur and had previously been a founder at BARRX, which raised $70+ million in VC funding before being acquired in 2012. He has also served on the board of numerous startups and continues to engineer new solutions towards improving health outcomes.
In this episode we dive into:
- Establishing partnerships with employers and large companies
- Why you may want to consider hiring an experienced CEO
- The power of innovating a neglected space
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