Ron Gutman

I invent to solve what matters. The much needed. The complex. The urgent. The deeply human.

From reimagining access to healthcare to building platforms that save lives every day, I create solutions that tackle bold challenges — the kind that affect millions of people, often when they need help most. Whether it's pioneering diagnostics, agentic AI, voice-powered care, reinventing sugar, or AI-driven triage, my inventions aim to shift paradigms, close gaps, and turn “what if?” into “what's next?”

For me, innovation isn't just about technology and science — it's about transformation. It's about building what doesn't yet exist, and making it not only possible, but powerful, scalable, and good for the world.

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From insight to impactTrue innovation begins at the intersection of real human needs, bold values, and uncompromising standards. It's not just about solving problems — it's about solving the right problems, in the right way, for the greatest good.My role is to spark that alignment — to inspire and empower world-class teams of product managers, designers, engineers, and creators to build solutions that are as meaningful as they are masterful and ultimately highly impactful. Together, we turn big ideas into best-in-class products that serve individuals and society at scale.

World Economic Forum in Davos - Main Panel on Artificial IntelligenceIt was an honor to share the stage at the World Economic Forum alongside Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, IBM CEO Ginni Rometty, and MIT Media Lab's Joi Ito— a powerful dialogue on the future of technology, AI (before it was in fashion ;) ethics, and impact.

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Rapid innovative responseBreakthroughs don't change the world unless they reach it. A critical part of innovation is making sure it's accessible — getting it into people's hands quickly, seamlessly, and wherever they are. Convenience isn't a luxury; it's a pathway to impact.Real Positive Impact. Quickly!At the height of the pandemic, we were the first to launch a nationwide COVID-19 Test-to-Treat solution — delivering results and access to care in 30 minutes or less, across more than 1,000 cities in the US. Powered by an award-winning digital platform and a frictionless user experience, it became one of the most trusted and widely used solutions during the crisis, helping over 100 million people when it mattered most.

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Revolutionizing patient triage with artificial intelligenceIn 2017, I unveiled Dr. A.I.^™, an artificial intelligence system designed to interpret users' symptoms and guide them toward appropriate care. By leveraging vast amounts of medical data and user interactions, Dr. A.I.^™ provided personalized recommendations, effectively acting as a digital bridge between patients and physicians. By conducting pre-appointment patient interviews, gathering comprehensive health information in z conversation we were also able to deliver concise, organized summaries to HealthTap doctors before consultations, allowing them to focus more on personalized care during virtual visits aimed to enhance efficiency and accuracy of care.

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#1 when it mattersAll the hard work paid off. ECRI — widely known as “The Most Trusted Voice in Healthcare” — ranked On/Go the #1 at-home COVID-19 antigen test. In a time when trust, speed, and accuracy were everything, this recognition was a powerful validation of everything we built.

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Safer togetherAs the pandemic began to ease, we heard one thing loud and clear: people were ready to reconnect — but not at the cost of safety. So we moved fast and launched 2Gather — a simple, reliable, all-in-one testing and monitoring solution designed specifically for social events. It gave people the confidence to come together again, without compromising peace of mind.

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Diagnostics, reimaginedBy combining top-rated, FDA-authorized at-home rapid testing with cutting-edge technology — including machine learning, machine vision, and real-time AI — we launched DaaS^™ (Diagnostics as a Service): a next-generation population health platform. Designed for scale, speed, and precision, DaaS^™ brought powerful diagnostic insights and population management capabilities to the frontlines — in real time.We partnered with Fortune 500 companies to deliver DaaS^™ at scale and helped leading employers around the country keep employees healthy and safe and meet the Federal testing mandate.

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Innovation as cultureWhen innovation is a core value — not just a buzzword — and when teams rally around a shared mission and bold vision, something incredible happens: the movement gains a life of its own. Energy becomes contagious. Progress accelerates. And what once seemed impossible becomes the new normal.TechCrunch Panel, World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

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Helping doctors prescribe apps - AppRxWith my incredible engineering team, we keep our foot on the gas — constantly pushing boundaries and shipping innovative, high-impact features at speed. AppRx was one of those breakthroughs: a smart solution designed to help doctors prescribe digital health apps with the same ease and confidence as medications.

SOS disaster reliefIn times of crisis, speed and clarity save lives. Disaster Service SOS was built to equip emergency responders with real-time, targeted data on the specific needs of victims — enabling faster, smarter, and more effective response when every second counts.

Care at a glance - Talk to DocWe launched Talk to Doc, the first virtual health app for Apple Watch — giving people 24/7 instant access to doctors and built-in SOS support, right from their wrist. It redefined what it means to have healthcare that's always on, always ready, and always within reach.

Revolutionizing healthcare delivery with the first healthcare operating system - HOPES^™In a bold move to transform healthcare, I introduced HOPES^™ (Health Operating System)—the first all-in-one, integrated platform designed to connect the entire continuum of care to an individual's personal health record. HOPES^™ empowers hospitals, clinics, and community health programs worldwide to deliver immediate, high-quality care accessible from any mobile device or personal computer. By seamlessly integrating health content, secure communications, appointment scheduling, prescription services, and analytics, HOPES^™ streamlines the healthcare experience for both providers and patients. This innovation has been instrumental in virtualizing healthcare services, enabling over a million citizens to access top-quality care anytime, anywhere.

Enabling informed medication choices - RateRXNavigating the world of prescription medications can be daunting for patients. To bridge this gap, we developed RateRx — a pioneering platform where physicians provide candid, peer-reviewed ratings and insights on various drugs. This initiative fosters transparency, enabling patients to engage in more informed discussions with their healthcare providers and make confident decisions about their treatment options.

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Empowering developers with advanced health infrastructuresIn 2016, I launched HealthTap Cloud^™, a revolutionary developer platform designed to enable the rapid creation of interoperable, engaging, and intelligent health applications. By offering instant interoperability, turnkey secure infrastructure, and access to a vast repository of doctor knowledge, HealthTap Cloud^™empowers developers to build innovative health solutions efficiently and cost-effectively.Celebrating 100,000 Physicians — and the Future of TelehealthI had the pleasure of sitting down with USA Today's Jayne O'Donnell to talk about how we were redefining telehealth — not just as a tool for one-off visits, but as a platform for continuous, meaningful engagement between patients and doctors. We also celebrated a major milestone: welcoming over 100,000 physicians to the HealthTap network.

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At The Sweet Company, we're on a mission to transform the way the world experiences sweetness. Recognizing the scary harm and damage to our health and well-being imposed by traditional sugar consumption, we've developed an innovative, mouthwatering all-natural sweetener that not only matches the taste and functionality of sugar but also offers significant health benefits.