Summary
What does it really take to build in healthcare over the long haul?
In this Moonshot Moment, StartUp Health community members Aubrey Sawyer and Michelle Alencar, PhD, reflect on nearly ten years of building InHealth – grounded in science, shaped by real-world outcomes, and strengthened through hard lessons along the way.
From creating a nationally recognized coaching foundation to translating those learnings into scalable innovation, their journey highlights the power of persistence.
💬 “Never do a deal when you’re desperate.”
💬 “Just keep going. One foot in front of the other.”
This is a story about trusting the process, learning from every step, and building something that lasts.
Are you ready to tell YOUR story? Members of our Health Moonshot Communities are leading startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions for the world’s biggest health challenges. Exposure in StartUp Health Media to our global audience of investors and partners – including our podcast, newsletters, magazine, and YouTube channel – is available to StartUp Health Members. If you’re mission-driven, collaborative, and ready to contribute as much as you gain, you might be the perfect fit.
👉 Learn more and join today.

