Health Technology Entrepreneur & Inventor; CEO at Intrivo; Founder of HealthTap & Wellsphere; Author of "Smile: The Astonishing Powers of a Simple Act"
Ron Gutman Biography
Ron Gutman is an entrepreneur, inventor, investor, author, and adjunct professor at Stanford University with a focus on health technology and digital health innovation. Gutman has founded and invested in technology and healthcare companies that have reached hundreds of millions of people and contributed to advancements in global health. Recognized as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, Gutman holds patents in healthcare technology and artificial intelligence.
Gutman gained public recognition through his TED Talk, "The Hidden Power of Smiling," which synthesizes research from neuroscience, social psychology, and studies on happiness and success. He authored the TED Book "Smile: The Astonishing Powers of a Simple Act," which explores the science of human well-being and has been translated into multiple languages.
As an entrepreneur, Gutman founded and led Wellsphere, an online consumer health company that developed a large community of independent health writers and was later acquired. He also founded HealthTap, where he guided the company's innovation and product development. Gutman is the inventor of the On/Go COVID-19 rapid at-home test and led the team that introduced it to millions in the United States. He leads Intrivo, a global health technology company known for its On/Go test-to-treat solutions and On/Go ForGood, a charitable foundation supporting underserved populations and children with limited access to healthcare services.
In addition to his entrepreneurial work, Gutman is an educator and thought leader. As a lecturer at Stanford University, he co-authored the Sapient Leadership framework, designed to help leaders navigate ongoing change. Gutman has contributed articles on innovation, technology, and leadership to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fortune Magazine, Fast Company, and TechCrunch. He has spoken at events including the World Economic Forum, TED, CES, SXSW, Health 2.0, and Fortune Tech Brainstorm, addressing topics such as the neuroscience of smiling and the future of digital health.
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Ron Gutman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Life Optimization and Longevity, Smiling and Positivity, Corporate Change Management & Sapient Leadership, Agile Development of Next Generation Companies and How to Live a Fulfilling Life: Have the Cake and Eat It Too. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ron Gutman for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Ron Gutman generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Nick Webb, Dr. Joel Selanikio, John Whyte, Richie Etwaru and Vic Strecher. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ron Gutman for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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