Wellthy is a social competition for employees that makes getting healthy fun. They turn corporate wellness, which traditionally has very low participation, into a fun and motivating social-game. We sat down with James Dickerson, the founder of Wellthy, to learn a little more about his company and his experience at the Brandery.
What inspired you to start Wellthy?
"I've always had a passion for health. My previous job opened up my eyes to the problems that having unhealthy employees can create, and I knew that there had to be a better way."
Which presentation or mentor has contributed to Wellthy's startup strategy development so far?
"It's tough to say since there are so many great mentors and talks, but I really love to hear from the entrepreneurs who have done it before and have faced the challenges we face every day. Geoff Allen from Ziplist gave a great presentation and mentors like Tarek Kamil as well as Logan Lahive from Lightbank have really helped us along the way."
How did you find out about the Brandery?
"I'm from Cincinnati so I heard about it last year when the 1st class was going on. I set my sights on it and said, 'I want to be a part of that program.' "
Why did you decide to come to the Brandery?
"It's one of the top ten programs in the country and it's right here in Cincinnati. The mentors and connections are great."
What is the best piece of advice for starting your own company you have received?
"You're never going to get it 100% right, especially the first time. What separates the winning entrepreneurs from the losers is the fact that some will never give up no matter what."
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