Mark Bertolini, CEO of Oscar Health, shares his extraordinary life story of resilience and transformation. From surviving a catastrophic skiing accident that broke his neck and left him in chronic pain for 18 years, to saving his son's life, Bertolini reveals how suffering led to profound personal growth and business success.
The conversation explores his vision for transforming American healthcare through personalized insurance, the power of servant leadership, and how ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things. A remarkable story of courage, compassion, and the pursuit of meaning through service.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro
1:04 A Near-Fatal Accident
4:04 Growing Up in Detroit
5:57 From Auto Worker to Business Leader
9:21 Building and Fixing Companies
15:50 The Evolution of US Health Insurance
22:28 Oscar Health: A New Approach
35:13 The Role of AI in Healthcare
37:55 Son’s Battle with Cancer
42:45 Eastern Beliefs & Personal Transformation
53:25 Yoga and Employee Wellness
58:33 Raising Employee Wages and Benefits
1:07:40 Balancing Success & Personal Struggles
1:10:56 Early Lessons in Work & Money
1:15:56 Bridgewater and Transition Challenges
1:20:25 Joining Oscar Health
1:23:54 The Importance of Curiosity and Courage
1:30:47 Reflections on Personal Growth
1:35:30 The Kindest Thing

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