My name is Laurence Girard and I am the CEO & Founder of Fruit Street Health which is a CDC-recognized diabetes prevention program designed to help people with prediabetes reduce their risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. More than 88 million Americans have prediabetes which means that they have elevated…

When you hear the word crowdfunding, you probably almost instantly think of Kickstarter, GoFundMe or Indiegogo. Although these platforms have benefited hundreds, if not thousands, of businesses over the years, they are not the only crowdfunding method out there. …

Digital health companies have been selling to employers and health plans as a way to rapidly increase their revenue. My own company Fruit Street does this as well, but I’m concerned that this business model leaves out a group of Americans who could be benefiting from these digital health programs. …

I wanted to share the story regarding why I started a diabetes prevention program delivered via telehealth called Fruit Street instead of going to medical school. The year after I graduated from high school, I was certain that I wanted to become a physician. I started volunteering in my local…

I am the CEO & Founder of Fruit Street Health which is a telemedicine company that delivers the CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program. This is a 12-month program that is designed to help individuals with prediabetes lose 5–7% of their weight through diet and lifestyle changes. It consists of 26…

Fruit Street Health is launching a new employer advisory board called Fruit Street Labs that will consist of benefits professionals from large employers and health plans across the country. …

How to Use Digital Health Tools to Lose Weight & Improve Health in 2020 The New Year of 2020 is finally here and many people have a resolution around improving their health and losing some weight. Losing weight can be an exciting resolution, but is often easier said than done…

Startup Entrepreneurs— How to Deal With an Investor Threatening to Defame You Startups are really hard and anyone familiar with them knows that the majority of startups fail even when they are started by the most talented entrepreneurs. Unfortunately, some investors invest in startups thinking that the chance of success…

Why You Should Set 90-Day Goals as a Startup CEO Being the CEO & Founder of a startup is a difficult feat that involves a large amount of uncertainty and frustration. Accomplishing your goals as a startup can often take longer than originally expected. …