Life Sciences Patient Community Launch

Case overview

In 2014, Giovanni Silva’s personal experience with a rare illness inspired him to create PatientCommunityOnline.com, a telehealth platform connecting patients with medical professionals and peers. To realize his vision, Silva partnered with Leaders of Healthcare.

Involvement

Healthcare Technology Launch

Key Opinion Leader Engagement

Seed Funding

Key Opinion Leaders: The Cornerstone

Leaders of Healthcare placed a strategic emphasis on leveraging key opinion leaders (KOLs) to propel PatientCommunityOnline.com’s success. This strategy played a crucial role in attracting early investors and establishing the platform’s credibility.

Initial User Base: Leaders of Healthcare identified and recruited prominent healthcare professionals as the initial participants on the telehealth platform. This established a strong core of expertise and attracted patients seeking consultations with respected doctors.

Investor Validation: Key opinion leaders were actively involved in seed funding meetings. Their participation served as a live advisory board for investors, showcasing the platform's potential and addressing questions directly. This provided significant validation and fostered investor confidence.

The Results

PatientCommunityOnline.com achieved impressive outcomes due to the KOL-focused strategy: