November 5, 2024

Episode 114: A Data-Driven Approach to Health Can Build Better Teams with Gourab Mukherjee

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane chats with Gourab Mukherjee, co-founder and CEO of Aktivo Labs. Chronic disease and healthcare costs are rising every year in an unsustainable way. In response, Aktivo Labs has made it their mission to prevent chronic disease globally by focusing on lifestyle-driven, modifiable risk factors. Gourab explains how data and technology are transforming how companies support employee health, how fostering a culture of belonging and inclusivity can elevate team engagement, and how a data-driven approach to wellness can promote inclusivity. Finally, Gourab shares his perspective on how generative AI is changing the way we work as teams.

A Data-Driven Approach to Health Can Build Better Teams with Gourab Mukherjee

Guest Bio

Gourab is a global thought leader in longevity and digital health science.

Striving to solve real-world problems by connecting people, ideas, and networks. Gourab co-founded Aktivo Labs to improve population health and longevity.

He pioneered the digital employment of the World Health Organization (WHO) wellbeing index. Gourab brings him 15 years of experience building business lines in digital health and commercializing data-science innovation.

Gourab is currently working with enterprises, institutions, and governments to deploy technologies that predict and present chronic diseases. He is a strategic advisor to corporations, institutions, and family offices globally. Gourab holds a double degree in Information Technology from ECU, Australia.

Key Takeaways

00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork Podcast
02:13 Gourab’s Journey and Activo Labs
04:37 The Importance of Preventative Healthcare
06:34 Economic Incentives for Healthier Workforces
09:54 Building a Health-Conscious Workplace Culture
17:12 The Role of Technology in Health and Wellness
37:46 Generative AI’s Impact on Team Dynamics
41:06 Conclusion and Key Takeaways