70. Harpreet Singh Rai, CEO of Oura
Today I’m joined by Harpreet Singh Rai, CEO of Oura — makers of a health-tracking smart ring. In this episode, we talk about the evolution of wearables from step counting to health monitoring. We discuss Oura’s focus on accurate, actionable data. And Harpreet explains why he thinks competition from Apple, Amazon, and Google is actually a good thing. More from Harpreet Harpreet Singh Rai is the Chief Executive Officer of Oura and a member of its board. His purpose is to be part of a team that is committed to improving population-level health and wellbeing. Under his leadership, Oura has grown to a team of over 150 employees and has launched its generation 2 ring, shipping over 300,000 units to 98 different countries. He is responsible for Oura’s vision and strategy and guides decisions that ensure the organization's financial health. Before joining Oura in 2017, Harpreet was a portfolio manager who led the technology, media and telecom portfolio at Eminence Capital for 9 years. He began his career working in Morgan Stanley’s merger and acquisitions group. Harpreet studied electrical engineering at the University of Michigan. More from Fitt Insider Fitt Insider is a newsletter and podcast dedicated to the business of fitness and wellness. Join industry-leading operators and investors by subscribing: http://insider.fitt.co