Allostatic Load and Anti-Fragility
On a recent trip, I forgot my phone, couldn’t access wireless, my computer battery died, my connection was delayed, I only had one chapter left in my book, no time to grab food during my layover, and when my delayed flight landed everything was closed. While these were all minor events, the wave of accumulating […]
13 years Before the Mast
I feel fortunate to live in one of the most beautiful parts of the world along the coastline of Southern California. One of the prominent features of our coastline is Dana Point, a headlands which serves as a key navigational point for the annual whale migrations. The area is named after Richard Harvey Dana, an […]
Who tells your story?
I was able to FINALLY see Hamilton: An American Musical last weekend. I distinctly remember reading Ron Chernow’s classic Alexander Hamilton in 2008 (while at a Health 2.0 Conference to boot!) and just being blown away by the hurricane force that was Hamilton. Having enjoyed the music and watched the video of the play, I […]
Interview: Joel Haugen (Part 2) – Our product IS our care model
In Part 1, we learned about Joels background experiences. In Part 2, Joel speaks in more depth about his responsibilities as Chief Product Officer, his plans for the Crossover product line, his view on how the company is evolving and his role in helping it on this journey. And he concludes with a surprising passion, […]
Series D – Rocketfuel for next stage
Today, Crossover Health is announcing a $168M Series D financing led by Deerfield Management with participation from an amazing syndicate which included Perceptive Advisors, OrbiMed, Foresite Capital, Avidity Partners, Liberty Advisors Group, Irving Investors, and Partner Fund. I could not be more thrilled to welcome our new investor partners and am grateful
Interview: David Sunderland (Part 2) – Going all Out
In Part 1 of our interview, David spoke about the diverse career path he took prior to joining Crossover as the VP of Finance. In this post, he delves into his role, how people should effectively use their finance teams, and the importance of a strong culture in building an effective team. Your title is […]
Interview: David Sunderland (Part 1) – Sports’ Loss is Finance’s Gain
David Sunderland recently joined Crossover as Vice President of Finance, after a multifaceted career with companies in varied industries and through an eventful IPO process. The world of finance, and now Crossover, are fortunate that he decided against a career in pro football, and instead, chose to bring a professional intensity along with his love [&hellip
Interview: Christine Wessel (Part 2) – Law as a Creative Discipline
Christine Wessel is Crossover’s in-house legal counsel, and her views on the role and value of legal practice are probably not what most people expect—or receive—from their lawyer. As we saw in Part 1, when you have to be both sword and shield, you also have to be a creative problem solver, quick to adapt, […]
Interview: Christine Wessel (Part 1) – Both Sword and Shield
Christine Wessel joined Crossover in late 2019 as our first in-house legal counsel,. As she tells us, she has spent her entire life in SoCal, and is clearly comfortable building her life in familiar surroundings. That said, she is less satisfied with routine, and relishes the many opportunities and challenges that life at Crossover can […]
Interview – Dan Oftedahl (Part 2) – Coming in from the Dark Side
In Part 2 of our interview, Dan talks about his interest in playing a role of creating unique provider solutions and ultimately, how he got to Crossover. Working from a Provider-centric focus, seeing the opportunities to engage directly with members, eliminating friction inside the ecosystem, and creating a more connected system of health were key […]