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Prominent leaders notable for their extensive careers driving digital health forward
Sami Inkinen
Co-Founder + CEO
Virta Health
Sami Inkinen is the CEO and co-founder of Virta Health, a company reversing type 2 diabetes and helping patients achieve sustainable weight loss through nutrition-first care, expert support, and advanced technology. Motivated by his own prediabetes diagnosis, Sami launched Virta to challenge the long-standing belief that diabetes is irreversible. Under his leadership, Virta has surpassed $100 million in annualized revenue and helped over 100,000 members through partnerships with 500+ employers, health plans, and government organizations. Prior to Virta, Sami co-founded Trulia and served as its COO, president, and board member until its IPO and eventual sale to Zillow Group.
Q: What motivates you to continue working towards change each day?
A: Knowing our work helps real people reverse diabetes and obesity so they reclaim their lives & live life to the fullest—that’s what gets me out of bed.