Sami Inkinen, CEO & Co-Founder, Virta Health – Reversing Type 2 Diabetes & Obesity
- Sami is the chief executive officer and co-founder of Virta Health, which is the pioneer in reversing diseases like obesity and type 2 diabetes through a nutrition-first approach.
- He has rowed across the Pacific Ocean, 2750 miles unsupported from California to Hawaii.
Podcast
Overview
Dive into the extraordinary journey of Sami Inkinen, from rowing across the Pacific Ocean to co-founding Virta Health. Discover how his personal health scare led to a revolutionary approach to reversing type 2 diabetes through nutrition-first strategies and continuous remote care. Learn about the misconceptions challenged, lives transformed, and the sustainable impact on both patient health and healthcare costs.
00:40- About Sami Inkinen
- Sami is the chief executive officer and co-founder of Virta Health, which is the pioneer in reversing diseases like obesity and type 2 diabetes through a nutrition-first approach.
- He has rowed across the Pacific Ocean, 2750 miles unsupported from California to Hawaii.
- He’s a fellow member of the YPO.
06:03- What are some of the biggest misconceptions about type 2 diabetes that your model challenges?
- Type 2 diabetes is reversible, not a chronic progressive disease.
- Reversing diabetes through nutrition is possible for many, not just those with extreme willpower.
- Lowering blood sugar with drugs doesn’t cure diabetes; it only manages the symptoms.
25:00- How do you apply the lessons from your rowing challenge to your work at Virta Health?
- Growth comes from pushing through uncomfortable tasks, both in rowing and entrepreneurship.
- Finding joy in the process, not just the destination, is key to long-term success.
- Staying motivated by recognizing the impact your efforts have on improving others’ lives.
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Learn more about Sami Inkinen: LinkedIn
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- Sami is the chief executive officer and co-founder of Virta Health, which is the pioneer in reversing diseases like obesity and type 2 diabetes through a nutrition-first approach.
- He has rowed across the Pacific Ocean, 2750 miles unsupported from California to Hawaii.
- He’s a fellow member of the YPO.
