Guilherme Weigert On Raising Over $60 Million To Build A Digital Health Platform Providing Improved Access To Telemedicine Solutions in Brazil
Update: 2024-10-17
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Guilherme Weigert’s story is one of remarkable transitions—from growing up in Rio de Janeiro to founding successful companies reshaping the healthcare landscape in Latin America.
In this riveting interview, Guilherme talks about pivoting, driving his company, Conexa, from growth to profitability, and navigating the ups and downs of building a business. Conexa has attracted investment from top-tier investors like Vivo Ventures, Endeavor Promessas, Wayra Brazil, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, and Goldman Sachs Growth Equity.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Guilherme Weigert successfully pivoted Conexa from a clinic model to a digital health platform, fueling rapid growth.
- A blend of medicine and technology in his upbringing laid the foundation for Guilherme’s entrepreneurial ventures.
- Selling Jaleko for $8M allowed Guilherme to focus on larger opportunities in healthcare.
- Securing over $60M for Conexa was possible by nurturing connections with key healthcare and VC players.
- Conexa’s shift toward profitability involved strategic layoffs and operational adjustments.
- Guilherme learned the importance of focus and careful decision-making after early mistakes in scaling too quickly.
- Guilherme envisions 40-50% of Brazil’s consultations becoming digital, enhancing access and efficiency in healthcare.
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