Despierta
Joseph Whitner is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business and corporate development, currently serving as Managing Partner at Despierta and Co-Founder at Rise Health. With a focus on digital health, Joseph holds the position of Chief Strategy Officer and Co-General Partner at Startupbootcamp Miami, overseeing investments in over 30 startups and achieving seven successful exits. As an investor in Sympti and an advisory board member for various companies, including Telespine and DermaSensor ANZ, Joseph demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing healthcare solutions. Notably, Joseph founded Mastermind Health and previously served as Chief Growth Officer at VITRUVIA, where significant growth and key partnerships were established. Joseph holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Miami Herbert Business School and has been recognized for contributions to the industry's growth, including being awarded #6 Fastest Growing Company in Florida by Inc in 2021.
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Despierta
Despierta is a venture studio that brings healthcare innovations to market faster by partnering with clinical customers at launch. The company is composed of seasoned entrepreneurs and investors passionate about making healthcare more equitable, efficient, and accessible. We centralize care models and include proven tech and scientific innovations in each company we build to better serve patients. To date, the company has launched several businesses across value-based care and science-backed consumer health.