YOUR LEADERSHIP BLUEPRINTHow Women in Digital Health Build Influence, Drive Strategy, and Land Executive Roles… Without Getting an MBA
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Learn our 3-part system for building business acumen, selling your strategic ideas, and gaining visibility to accelerate your career growth and make a bigger impact in healthcare.
Ready to step into leadership and drive innovation? We’re ready to help you get there.
You didn’t come this far to take orders from guys in Patagonia vests.
You have serious expertise — now it’s time to lead with confidence, drive decisions, and actually shape the future of health.
The Career Accelerator is a one-year, hands-on program that helps women in health tech build real-world business and leadership skills to go from “helpful advisor” to strategic leader, starting in your first 12 weeks.
No one taught you how to lead in this industry.
You’ve got the skills and expertise. You earned the letters behind your name. But translating that into real influence is harder than you thought.
WHERE YOU ARE NOW:
🚫 You know how to improve care — but can’t get it prioritized.
🚫 Your ideas are always “important, but not now”
🚫 You feel like an outsider in business or Board meetings
🚫 You focus on your function while others set the vision
🚫 You wonder if you’re really ready for that big leadership role.
WHERE YOU COULD BE:
✅ You speak the language of business — and get buy-in.
✅ Your work is seen as core to company strategy.
✅ You own the room with confidence and credibility.
✅ You influence across teams and shape the bigger picture.
✅ You have a solid career roadmap, and you’re excited for your next steps.
If that sounds like you, you’re not alone. These are the problems we solve every day in the Career Accelerator.
The Career Accelerator is a 12-month program for women in health tech who are ready to be seen, heard, and trusted as strategic leaders.
In the first 90 days, you’ll showcase your value and stand out as a leader.
You’ll build an executive deliverable that shows your value,
and gain the business, strategy, and influence skills to accelerate your growth.
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Build Business Confidence
✔ Analyze your market know how your company makes money
✔ Identify the problems that matter to the business — and to patients
✔ Build a business case that ties your work to growth and impact
You’ll walk away with: a strategic market map and business case that makes your ideas impossible to ignore.
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Gain
Strategic Clarity
✔ Define what makes a “good” strategy and build your own
✔ Tie your work to key stakeholder priorities
✔ Create an actionable plan you can execute
You’ll walk away with: a crisp strategy one-pager that communicates your vision and gets buy-in.
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Create
Visible Impact
✔ Craft a story that inspires people to act
✔ Deliver an executive proposal or presentation that shows your value
✔ Strengthen your brand as a leader who delivers results
You’ll walk away with: a standout story that positions you for your next big opportunity.
Welcome to the
Career Accelerator.
The Career Accelerator is a private, online leadership program that’s custom-built for women in healthcare. You get 12 months of access to our business curriculum, group and individual coaching, exclusive virtual events, and a private Slack community full of smart, talented women in the industry.
Implement the curriculum at your own pace, or follow a step-by-step plan to transform your leadership in 90 days. Either way, you get 12 months of access to all the materials + coaching + community for support and guidance every step of the way.
Here's what's included:
The Career Accelerator includes 12 months of access to the curriculum, coaching, and community.
You can complete the core curriculum in just 12 weeks, and start seeing incredible transformations in your career and your leadership. We designed this program to be 12 months to give you more than enough time to learn, implement, and iterate. By the end of the year, you’ll make massive progress, and you’ll apply everything you learn to tackle new challenges as they arise
Curriculum
Your Digital Health “Mini-MBA”
We don’t do dry theory. You’ll learn exactly how to think like a business leader in health tech and how to sell your ideas with a polished, executive-level project that proves your value.
✔ Learn how the business of healthcare works, and how to spot real opportunities
✔ Build a strong, strategic point of view that aligns with what decision-makers care about
✔ Turn your ideas into a clear business case that earns buy-in
✔ Practice communicating your work in ways that influence across teams
✔ Develop a portfolio-ready deliverable you can use in your current role or next move
Coaching
Support On Your Schedule
You don’t need more meetings on your calendar. Get the right support at the right time with individual and group coaching that helps you move faster, unblock challenges, and stay focused.
✔ 1:1 Strategy Sessions: Get two, 20-minute private coaching calls per month for personalized support on your strategic project, career goals, or day-to-day challenges.
✔ Slack Office Hours: Weekly support from Clare and the coaching team for async support and quick feedback
✔ Group Coaching Calls: Monthly sessions with peers to discuss challenges, share insights, and get expert feedback in a collaborative setting
Plus a community of peers and experts you won’t find anywhere else
Expert-Led Workshops
Learn from industry luminaries
Our guest mentors teach monthly workshops on key topics including healthcare innovation, VC, startup growth, product development, leadership, and more.
Peer Network
Members-only Slack & Directory
Surround yourself with other ambitious, high-performing women leading in digital health who are genuinely supportive and helpful.
Here’s just a few of the experts and alumnae you’ll meet:
Download the Program Brochure
Get the details on the curriculum, coaching, and community inside the Career Accelerator. Pro tip: share the brochure with your manager to support your request for tuition reimbursement.
Women hold only 25% of top leadership positions in healthcare.
We want to change that.
Read a few of our client success stories
jenna
“I elevated my understanding of business fundamentals, and filled a huge gap.”
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I found the focus on strategy and vision really helpful, not only for creating better deliverables myself but also as a people leader, bringing those insights back to my team.
Clare's examples and explanations were really fruitful for crystallizing these ideas. I immediately took the strategy and business tools from the Career Accelerator and was able to use them. The networking opportunity was also great, getting to know people in this space and understanding what roles they're in and how they're navigating.
Jenna Glover
Chief Clinical Officer, Headspace
kibby
“The Career Accelerator had a huge impact on my leadership skills coming into the CEO role.”
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I was feeling anxious that I didn't know how to be a good leader in digital health. The program showed me how to understand and create a strategy, and how to communicate cross-functionally. If I had a question, I could turn to the group and get inspiration from other people's experiences. Having a place to learn and grow was crucial for me.
Kibby McMahon, PhD
Co-Founder & CEO, KulaMind
“I gained confidence! I am able to articulate the value I bring to the table.”
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Now I can better utilize my allies in helping me voice my thoughts and concerns. I am also able to communicate more effectively around complex issues the company has faced, and how I have worked through those.
Asha Bauer, PsyD
BetterUp
Clare Kennedy Purvis, PsyD
MEET YOUR DIGITAL HEALTH MENTOR
>> FOUNDER OF WELL
>> DIGITAL HEALTH INVESTOR & ADVISOR
>> EXECUTIVE LEADER
>> F500 CONSULTANT (ALPHABET, SANOFI)
Looking back on my 10+ years in the digital health industry, there's so much that my training as a clinical psychologist never prepared me for. I joined my first startup straight out of my doctorate, and I made plenty of mistakes. Mistakes I can help you avoid.
Early on, I was constantly fighting to get my voice heard, and I felt like I was always a step behind. The important decisions were happening without my input - or any clinical perspective - in the room.
I finally figured it out. You have to think, speak, and deliver like a business leader to be taken seriously. And you have to be taken seriously to create the meaningful impact you're looking for.
I developed proven best practices allowing me to be promoted to VP at a multi-billion dollar company 4 years into my career, scale my teams, and get recruited into multiple C-level executive roles.
Since then, I’ve become an investor in startups and a trusted consultant to Fortune 100 clients including Alphabet and Sanofi.
Today, my work is to empower mission-driven, goal-oriented women to become the leading voices in healthcare innovation. You are the catalysts that will create real, meaningful, important change that helps people and heals systems.
Avoid the trial-and-error, frustration, and wasted time trying to figure it out alone.
I’d love to work with you!
Meet more women who accelerated their careers in health.
Their stories show what’s possible when you know how to claim your seat at the table.
valerie
Found her voice, and pulled up a seat at the table.
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Before joining the Career Accelerator, Valerie often sat in senior leadership meetings without speaking up. “I would contribute very little because I thought I didn’t know anything,” she said. As a researcher, the business language felt unfamiliar — and she struggled to see herself as an equal thought partner.
Through the program, she built confidence, deepened her understanding of digital health business, and found support in a community of like-minded women. “I didn’t feel like I was able to use my voice before,” she said. “Now, I contribute much more and think of myself as an equal thought partner.”
Since graduating, Valerie has launched her own consulting business!
jessica
Went from “pushing ideas” to driving strategy at the highest level.
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“I joined the Career Accelerator with the goal to improve buy-in for my ideas, but I gained something much more valuable.”
Through the program, she developed a deeper understanding of how business strategy intersects with clinical research and product development. “I learned to triangulate the problem across stakeholders and detach from specific solutions,” she shared. Instead of pushing individual ideas, she began aligning her work with the core business and user needs — adapting her approach for different audiences like payers and end users.
The result? Stronger buy-in — not just for a single idea, but for her presence and perspective in strategic leadership conversations. “I gained buy-in for my ‘seat at the table,’” she said.
Landed a bigger role, at an even bigger company.
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Before joining the Career Accelerator, Aarthi had built a successful career in research leadership — but felt unsure how to engage in high-level business conversations. “I didn’t really feel like I had gotten any sort of formal training or mentoring,” she shared. As her company went through layoffs and an acquisition, she wanted to better understand strategy and contribute with confidence.
Through the program, Aarthi gained practical tools for evaluating business priorities and made immediate changes in how she showed up in meetings. “A light bulb went off in my head,” she said, recalling how one session helped her connect the dots between strategic decisions and company direction.
Today, she regularly engages in strategic discussions and helps shape research priorities that align with business goals. “Before, I may not have been as confident or comfortable asking questions,” she said. “Now, I definitely ask more questions and I’m not afraid to speak up.”
With a clearer view of the bigger picture, she’s leading her team with new focus and visibility.
erin
The best investment she made in her business
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As a trauma expert and co-founder of Rebound Health, Erin had deep clinical knowledge — but stepping into a startup leadership role brought a whole new learning curve. She needed to make business decisions, communicate with investors, and scale the product without compromising on clinical integrity.
Both Erin and her co-founder saw the Career Accelerator as the best investment they could have made in their startup. “This was the most valuable accelerator we’ve ever encountered,” Erin shared.
Through expert mentorship, real-world strategy tools, and a supportive network, Erin gained the confidence and business skills to lead Rebound’s next phase of growth.
wendy
Gained the confidence and tools to launch her own business
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When Wendy joined the Career Accelerator, she wanted to grow her ability to lead strategy — not just within her team, but across her company.
The program helped her gain clarity, sharpen her communication, and recognize the full scope of her leadership potential. “I have confidence and tools to use to deliver impactful strategy both at a company level and at my team level,” she shared.
She left with a stronger ability to showcase her impact — and a new vision for what was next.
Since completing the program, Wendy launched her own consulting business where she advises digital health companies on product, strategy, and clinical alignment. She’s also building the foundation for launching her own health tech startup in the future.
Built the skills for the job, and a network for the journey.
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When Jessica transitioned into health tech, she quickly realized she needed to level up her business skills to lead effectively in her new environment. “After making the jump to health tech, I realized there were business skills that I needed to develop as a leader in my new position,” she shared.
Through the Career Accelerator, Jessica sharpened her strategic thinking, learned new frameworks, and gained tools she continues to use as she grows in her career. “I honed my business skills, improved my strategic thinking, and gained new tools and resources that will serve me throughout my career,” she said.
Since completing the program, Jessica has been promoted twice and now leads at a senior level. She was also invited to share the stage with her CEO at a major industry conference.
For her, the most meaningful part of the program was the community: “The opportunity to form relationships and hear from other women leaders in my industry was invaluable.”
You’ll receive 12 months of access to:
The curriculum portal
Monthly group coaching calls
Weekly support in Slack
Biweekly 20-minute 1:1 calls with Clare
Monthly workshops taught by experts
Full suite of digital health business templates, case studies, and tools
Investment
A single payment of
$2000
— OR —
6 monthly payments of
$400
Save $400 when you pay-in-full
Early enrollment closes May 1st, 2025.
“Buy now - Pay later” plans are available for pay-in-full purchases in the United States.
This is for you if…
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You’re already a high-performer, and you’re ready to step into bigger leadership roles as an executive, founder, or sought-after industry expert.
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You want a structured, real-world approach to mastering the business of healthcare, making change happen, and influencing high-stakes decisions.
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You take ownership of your growth and are ready to engage, try new strategies, and take action to make your next big move.
This isn’t for you if…
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You’re brand new, or unsure whether you want to work in digital health. This program is for professionals with established expertise who are ready to lead.
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You’re primarily looking for job search support. We focus on leadership and business strategy, not resumes or job placement.
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You want a quick fix or a done-for-you approach. The strategies we teach require work to get results, magic wand not included.
How it works:
Your action plan in the Career Accelerator
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all program. Whether you follow our step-by-step curriculum or create your own path, you’ll build the business skills, strategic clarity, and visibility to take control of your career and create a bigger impact in healthcare.
Step 01 .
Business Confidence
✔ Understand how business decisions really get made in healthcare, from payers and providers to employers and investors.
✔ Gain fluency in business models, financial strategy, and startup viability, so you can think and speak at the executive level.
✔ Identify the gaps in your company’s strategy and start asking the right questions that drive high-level decisions.
Step 02.
Strategic Clarity
✔ Develop a clear strategic perspective and align it with what actually drives business value.
✔ Learn how to translate complex ideas into an executive-ready deliverable.
✔ Craft a compelling story that makes your ideas impossible to ignore.
Step 03.
Visible Impact
✔ Shift from doing the work to driving the conversation to position yourself as a decision-maker, not just an executor.
✔ Strengthen your cross-functional influence and learn how to connect with leaders across clinical, research, product, finance, and operations.
✔ Build internal allies, so colleagues seek out your expertise instead of overlooking you.
Step 04.
Own Your Leadership Path
✔ Get clear on your next big move: VP, Chief, founder? Define your roadmap to make it happen.
✔ Expand your external network with curated 1:1 introductions and exclusive industry connections.
✔ Learn to negotiate your value, whether it’s a promotion, raise, or funding for your startup.
What clients are saying about the Career Accelerator:
frequently asked questions
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By the end of this program, you’ll have a high-impact, executive-ready asset—a strategic proposal, pitch, or analysis that proves you can think and operate like a business leader in digital health.
Depending on your role and goals, you might create:
✔ A business case for a new initiative, investment, or team expansion.
✔ A strategic proposal for a product, partnership, or service line.
✔ A pitch deck for a startup, consulting offer, or advisory role.
✔ A revenue model analysis to map how a company generates value and scales.
✔ A customer insights report that demonstrates deep understanding of key stakeholders (patients, providers, payers, or buyers).
✔ An executive influence plan to position yourself as a strategic leader inside your company—or in the industry.
You’ll get step-by-step guidance to research, craft, and refine your work so you leave with something polished, powerful, and ready to use in your career—whether that means pitching an idea, driving a strategic initiative, or advancing into a bigger leadership role.
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This is not a job search or job placement program—we don’t offer a job board, resume reviews, mock interviews, or tactical job search support. If you’re primarily looking for help with job applications and interview prep, this may not be the right fit.
That said, many members have found this program invaluable in elevating their candidacy for senior roles because they leave with:
✔ A strategic proposal or business case that demonstrates their ability to think and lead at an executive level.
✔ Deeper industry knowledge and business fluency to confidently engage in high-level conversations.
✔ Clearer articulation of their value and the ability to position themselves as a leader, not just an expert.
✔ Connections with like-minded women who can open doors and provide guidance as they navigate leadership opportunities.
If your goal is to gain influence, sharpen your business acumen, and stand out as a strategic leader in digital health, this program will help. But ultimately, it’s up to you to apply what you learn and take the next step in your career.
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Many of our members have been promoted or moved into higher-level roles after completing this program, but this is not a guaranteed promotion track—it’s about equipping you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to operate at an executive level.
Unlike a job search program, we focus on real leadership development—helping you think, communicate, and lead like a top executive. You’ll get coaching and frameworks to navigate strategic decision-making, position yourself as a leader, and advocate for your next big career move.
Members leave with:
✔ A strategic proposal or business case that proves their ability to drive business impact.
✔ Deeper industry knowledge and business fluency to operate at a senior level.
✔ Clearer articulation of their value—so they can confidently position themselves for leadership.
✔ Connections with influential women in digital health—a network that can open doors to new opportunities.
If you’re actively preparing for a promotion or leadership transition, you’ll get coaching, strategy, and support to help you make that move. But ultimately, your success comes down to how you apply what you learn and advocate for your own growth.
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Most members spend 3-5 hours per week engaging with the program. This includes:
✔ Live coaching and expert workshops (1 coaching call and 1-2x workshops per month, typically 60-90 minutes each).
✔ Independent work on your strategic project (researching, applying frameworks, refining your proposal).
✔ Community engagement (industry roundtable discussions, asych conversation and networking with peers in Slack).
This program is designed for busy professionals—some weeks you may invest more time, while other weeks, you’ll focus on applying what you’ve learned directly in your role. You have full flexibility to engage at a pace that fits your schedule.
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The Bold Collective offers high-touch support designed for experienced professionals who want practical, strategic guidance—not just passive content.
✔ Live Group Coaching & Strategy Sessions → Get direct feedback on your ideas, proposals, and leadership challenges.
✔ Expert Workshops → Learn from senior leaders and digital health experts on strategy, business models, and executive leadership.
✔ 1:1 Strategy Calls (Optional) → Book focused 20-minute sessions to get personalized advice when you need it.
✔ Community & Peer Support → Connect, ask questions, and get support from both peers and Clare in Slack, providing guidance between calls.
✔ On-Demand Resources & Templates → Access a library of industry-specific tools to help you execute what you learn.
This isn’t a self-paced course—it’s a program built for real interaction, coaching, and support to help you step into bigger leadership roles.
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Not at all!
While many of our members are clinicians or researchers looking to translate their expertise into business impact, we work with women from a wide range of backgrounds in digital health.
If you’re in product, strategy, operations, partnerships, business development, or commercialization, this program will help you build the skills, confidence, and business fluency to lead at the highest levels.
Even if you don’t have a healthcare background, you’ll gain the market insights and strategic frameworks you need to succeed in digital health leadership.
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The Career Accelerator is a safe, supportive space for women and nonbinary leaders who want to build influence and step into executive roles in digital health.
Our curriculum and community are designed for the unique challenges women face in male-dominated industries—from navigating executive dynamics to positioning themselves as strategic leaders.
This program is specifically built to equip women with the business, strategy, and leadership skills needed to thrive at the top levels of digital health.
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We keep coaching flexible so you don’t have to fill your calendar with more calls. You can get feedback and support directly in Slack during weekly office hours, so you can make progress without waiting for a scheduled session.
When we do have live calls (e.g. monthly group coaching or expert speaker sessions) they’re scheduled midweek (Tuesday–Thursday) during working daytime hours (EST). This timing is designed to accommodate global time zones.
When you enroll before May 1, 2025, you’ll get immediate access to core content, community, the event recording archive, templates, and other resources. Live Slack coaching and group Q&A calls officially kick off in May, with some content released gradually before then.
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You do not need to attend live sessions to get full value from this program.
All live sessions are recorded and uploaded to the member portal within 48 hours, so you can watch at your own pace. You’ll have on-demand access to all session recordings for the duration of your membership—no missing out.
Many members engage primarily through asynchronous support in our private Slack community, where you can ask questions, get feedback on your work, and connect directly with Clare and other members between sessions.
If you can’t join live, you’ll still have every resource, strategy, and opportunity to apply what you learn and advance in your career.
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Enrollment & Access
Members can enroll at any time; you gain full access to the program for 365 days from your start date.
Early Access Offer: When you enroll before May 1, 2025, you’ll get immediate access to core content, community, the event recording archive, templates, and other resources. Live Slack coaching and group Q&A calls officially kick off in May, with some content released gradually before then.
Early Access Pricing (Available Until April 30, 2025)
$2,000 total (one-time payment)
6 payments of $400 (billed monthly for 6 months)
Standard Program Pricing (Starting May 1, 2025)
$2,500 total (one-time payment)
6 payments of $500 (billed monthly for 6 months)
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get tuition covered by your employer
More than 75% of our members receive financial support from their employers to cover the cost of this program. Many companies are willing to invest in their women leaders — because when you grow, the business benefits.
Click below to get a copy of our our Employer Support Request Template. You can adapt the template to fit your company. Use it to strengthen your request and make a business case for company funding.