As a healthcare provider, Dr. Damani had a unique perspective on the impact of chronic disease. Every day, he saw firsthand what happens when diet and exercise are neglected. His patients were often at a stage when disease is the riskiest and most expensive to fix. He knew they needed more support than he could provide in an office visit. The system was failing them both. Healthcare costs continued to skyrocket, the incidence of preventable conditions soared, and the paradigm of “disease care” medicine showed no signs of changing. Frustrated, Dr. Damani began assembling a mix of investors, healthcare professionals, and technology experts who would together help launch an entirely new approach to care management.