Mastering vulnerability and transparency as a CEO, with Get Well’s Michael O’Neil

“I was laying there so uncomfortable, afraid, anxious, confused, just clamoring for information to understand what all of these crazy acronyms were,” Michael O’Neil tells Carol about the genesis of his idea. After being treated for Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Michael founded Get Well, an organization that aims to empower patients to take an active role in their health journey. Get Well utilizes technology to give people access to information about their health. It currently staffs over 340 people. In this episode, Carol and Michael discuss the challenges of breaking into the healthcare industry with a new concept. Michael walks us through his journey of funding the company, selling it to a private equity firm, and then acquiring a competitor.You'll hear about the variety of ways Get Well is now serving the industry beyond his original purpose. Michael also talks about his company values and the three elements he uses to balance his daily schedule as CEO. Learn more about Michael O’Neil and Get Well. You can find more information on all our episodes at Vertical Elevation, and you can find Carol on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.