Episode II: Marco Benitez and Jonas Dücker, ROOK
Episode 2, Jul 02, 09:58 AM
In this episode of Venture Vitals, Tomas and Evgeny chat with Marco and Jonas, the CEO and COO of ROOK, about building a healthtech startup in the US and overcoming challenges as international founders. They also discuss their strategies for achieving unicorn status, their EXIT plan, and navigating FDA regulations.
In this exciting episode of Venture Vitals, Tomas and Evgeny sit down with Marco and Jonas, the CEO and COO of ROOK, to explore the intricacies of launching and growing a healthtech startup in the US. Tune in to hear:
• Marco and Jonas share their personal journeys into health tech.
• The inspiration behind starting ROOK and the innovative idea driving their startup.
• Insights on team building and the importance of co-founders in a startup’s success.
• The unique challenges of establishing a startup in the US as international founders.
• Their strategies for overcoming current challenges and their vision to achieve unicorn status.
• The EXIT plan and the roadmap ahead for ROOK.
• Key challenges and essential collaborations in the digital health sector.
• FDA regulations and their impact on ROOK’s solutions.
Join us for an in-depth conversation about digital health ventures and the entrepreneurial journey of ROOK. Don’t miss it!
Marco Benitez - CEO, ROOK
Tae Kwon Do champion turned biomedical engineer turned CEO, Marco’s experiences and passion have given him a deep knowledge of the fitness, sports, and pharmaceutical industries. He values discipline, perseverance, and persistence, and strives to give to others what his fitness and coaches gave to him—an opportunity for a greater life.
Jonas Dücker - COO, ROOK
With an MBA as well as degrees in both international business and entrepreneurship, Jonas is fascinated by projects rooted in creating change. His years of experience in scaling fitness-tech startups and in social impact companies provide him with the organization, dedication, and out-of-the-box thinking that power innovation.
What is ROOK?
ROOK's API empowers companies with more meaningful health data. Easily process and embed data from hundreds of wearables with one single integration and gain access to deeper understanding and more actionable insights to drive innovation. More info via https://www.tryrook.io/
• Marco and Jonas share their personal journeys into health tech.
• The inspiration behind starting ROOK and the innovative idea driving their startup.
• Insights on team building and the importance of co-founders in a startup’s success.
• The unique challenges of establishing a startup in the US as international founders.
• Their strategies for overcoming current challenges and their vision to achieve unicorn status.
• The EXIT plan and the roadmap ahead for ROOK.
• Key challenges and essential collaborations in the digital health sector.
• FDA regulations and their impact on ROOK’s solutions.
Join us for an in-depth conversation about digital health ventures and the entrepreneurial journey of ROOK. Don’t miss it!
Marco Benitez - CEO, ROOK
Tae Kwon Do champion turned biomedical engineer turned CEO, Marco’s experiences and passion have given him a deep knowledge of the fitness, sports, and pharmaceutical industries. He values discipline, perseverance, and persistence, and strives to give to others what his fitness and coaches gave to him—an opportunity for a greater life.
Jonas Dücker - COO, ROOK
With an MBA as well as degrees in both international business and entrepreneurship, Jonas is fascinated by projects rooted in creating change. His years of experience in scaling fitness-tech startups and in social impact companies provide him with the organization, dedication, and out-of-the-box thinking that power innovation.
What is ROOK?
ROOK's API empowers companies with more meaningful health data. Easily process and embed data from hundreds of wearables with one single integration and gain access to deeper understanding and more actionable insights to drive innovation. More info via https://www.tryrook.io/