Full-Time
Forward
201-500 employees
Insurance-free healthcare with continuous monitoring
Compensation Overview
$90k - $210k
Junior
San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Moving healthcare from a service-based industry dependent on human labor to a tech driven product that scales
- Designing the processes and infrastructure that will drive the healthcare platform of the future
- Leading interdisciplinary functional teams of designers, engineers, doctors and operators to reimagine every health interaction and rebuild healthcare as a product from the bottom up
- Challenging yourself by working on a massive scope (seriously, many of our products could have been their own startup - we built our own telemedicine app, exam room screen, body scanner and electronic medical record system)
- Working on an inspiring team alongside founders, PMs, designers, and engineers hailing from top companies like: Google, Amazon, Facebook, Uber, Palantir, IDEO
- User-obsessed. You are deeply empathetic, constantly putting yourself in the shoes of our users (whether that be our patients or great clinical team)
- Impact-driven. You care about your impact upon the world. That means more building and less talking as you work towards something that has the chance of changing people's lives
- A Renaissance (wo)man. You're curious, always learning, and as comfortable talking shop with a doctor as you are with a designer or engineer
- A good helicopter. You can alternate between 10,000 foot and 10 foot views easily, and at the right time. Product vision? Fit-and-finish? All in a day's work
- Creative. You don't need to be asked to think outside of the box...you know when to climb hills and when to jump them
- Scrappy. You're a hustler who will get your hands dirty and protect your builders at every turn
- A leader. You're kind, charismatic, and humble. Teams want to be in the trenches with you, and to build something great by your side
- 2+ years of Product Management experience shipping impactful products and features
- BA/BS in STEM major required (CS, CE, EE, ME, symbolic systems, Physics, Math or Chemistry)
- Startup experience preferred
GoForward provides healthcare services that focus on prevention and continuous health monitoring without the need for traditional insurance. Clients pay a monthly subscription fee for unlimited access to doctors, personalized health plans, and continuous monitoring through wearable devices. This model is designed for individuals who are proactive about their health, such as young professionals and those with chronic conditions. GoForward differentiates itself from competitors by eliminating high insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs, while leveraging data-driven technology to offer personalized health recommendations and early warnings for potential health issues. The company's goal is to reduce overall healthcare costs and improve health outcomes for its clients.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$325M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2016
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Growing adoption of wearable health tech aligns with Forward's continuous monitoring focus.
- U.S. healthcare shift to value-based care supports Forward's preventive model.
- Increased interest in AI healthcare solutions boosts Forward's tech-centric approach.
What critics are saying
- Forward's sudden closure damages reputation and customer trust.
- Layoffs and service cessation may lead to legal and financial challenges.
- Loss of competitive edge as competitors innovate and expand offerings.
What makes Forward unique
- Forward leverages AI and wearable tech for continuous health monitoring.
- The company offers an insurance-free, subscription-based healthcare model.
- Forward's CarePods provide on-demand, AI-powered healthcare services.
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