ICONS
Prominent leaders who have continued to drive digital health forward
Kristen Valdes
Founder + CEO
b.well Connected Health
Kristen Valdes is founder and CEO of b.well Connected Health. In this role, she has driven the bold vision and strategy that has positioned b.well as a transformative force in the digital health sphere. Over the past decade, she has raised nearly $100 million to fuel b.well’s mission to end fragmentation in healthcare, most recently closing a $40 million Series C funding round. In the last year alone, Valdes spearheaded visionary partnerships with Clear, Walgreens and Samsung Health. She is also a sought-after thought leader in the digital health space, speaking regularly on the national stage about digital transformation, data regulations and digital ecosystems of care.
Q: What motivates you to continue working towards change each day?
A: My personal journey, coupled with extensive healthcare experience, drives me to advocate for regulatory change and pioneer open standards in creating the shoppable healthcare consumer experience. This extends to my company and across the industry.
Q: What accomplishment(s) are you most proud of from 2023?
A: Harnessing advanced technologies, we translated traditional consumer search results in natural language to an LLM, enabling personalized matches with healthcare specialists. Our focus on addressing real consumer pain points is unwavering.
