Dear Friends, Partners, and Vive Community,
I’m reaching out to you today not just as the CEO of Vive Concierge but as someone who has personally felt the acute sting of healthcare disparities. When my brother, a kind-hearted soul who found himself unhoused and neglected by the system, passed away from preventable causes, it was a stark and painful reminder of the urgent need for change. His story is not just one of loss but a call to action that I carry with me every day. My co-founder, Akwi Devine, brings a similarly personal commitment to our mission. As a seasoned healthcare practitioner, she has witnessed the stark contrast in care received by the affluent versus the impoverished, further fueling our shared passion to reform the healthcare landscape.
Together, driven by these profound experiences and a deep-seated disgust with the inequities ingrained in our healthcare system, we founded Vive Concierge in 2017. Our goal was clear from the start: to not only challenge but completely overturn the existing barriers within healthcare, ensuring that no other family would have to endure what mine did. Our journey began with a bold vision to democratize healthcare access and it continues to grow into an even more ambitious movement today.
Thank you for being a part of this transformative journey with us.
With gratitude,
CEO and Chief Innovation Officer, Vive Concierge
From the outset, our mission has been clear: to democratize access to healthcare by creating the world’s first fully inclusive healthcare ecosystem. This vision was not merely aspirational but stemmed from a deeply felt conviction to elevate care standards for everyone, regardless of their background. This endeavor was bold at its inception and continues to be a daring accomplishment as we progress.
Vive Concierge has grown into more than just a healthcare provider; we are a beacon of hope and innovation. Our unique position as the only virtual healthcare company in the U.S. that is minority and women-led allows us to address deep-seated issues of racial and gender bias in healthcare effectively. Our core platform, Vive Wellness Concierge, epitomizes our integrated approach to care, empowering patients with choice and access while enhancing collaboration between patients and providers.
Our growth has been exponential. Following a $20 million Series A funding round in 2022, we have expanded significantly across the U.S., broadening our impact and services. Looking ahead, we see endless possibilities for growth and transformation. Vive Concierge is not just a platform, but a movement aimed at tearing down barriers to healthcare access and making equity a reality.