Biographies
Alon Matas is a distinguished entrepreneur and visionary leader, widely recognized for his profound impact on the mental health landscape. As the founder of BetterHelp, he was instrumental in creating the world's largest online counseling platform, revolutionizing how millions access essential mental health support. His entrepreneurial journey began with a deep personal commitment to dismantling the barriers of traditional therapy, driving him to develop scalable digital solutions that made professional care both accessible and convenient.
A testament to his prowess as both an innovator and a leader, Alon's career has seen him successfully guide multiple online ventures through their entire lifecycle - from conceptualization and fundraising to rapid execution and successful M&A. His unique ability to identify critical market gaps and apply technology to solve real-world problems has been central to his success. This hands-on experience, including BetterHelp's acquisition by Teladoc Health, provides him with a unique perspective on navigating the complexities of business growth and industry transformation.
Beyond his groundbreaking work with BetterHelp, Alon is a seasoned and active investor who mentors a new generation of entrepreneurs. His investment strategy focuses on supporting startups that align with his core values of empowerment and innovation, nurturing ventures poised to create meaningful change. As a sought-after speaker, Alon captivates audiences with a unique blend of inspiration and pragmatism, sharing invaluable lessons gleaned from his journey in the digital health sector. His insights offer a powerful guide for leaders and innovators looking to build businesses that are not only successful but also deeply impactful.
Arnnon Geshuri is a human resources visionary, currently serving as Chief People Officer at Snowflake, where he is responsible for developing organizational talent at scale. With a career defined by building and cultivating high-performing teams, Arnnon played a pivotal role in the rapid growth of Silicon Valley's most iconic companies.
From 2020-2024, Arnnon Geshuri served as the Chief People Officer at Teladoc Health, Inc., a global leader in virtual healthcare services and analytics. BetterHelp was acquired by Teladoc in 2015 but maintained its brand post-acquisition. During his tenure at Teladoc Health, Arnnon worked with Alon Matas to help preserve BetterHelp's start-up culture while balancing being a part of a larger company ecosystem. Previously, Arnnon served as Vice President of Human Resources (CHRO) at Tesla, where he led global people and workplace operations. Under his leadership, Tesla grew from a 400-person scrappy startup to an integrated sustainable energy company with over 35,000 employees worldwide. Before his tenure at Tesla, Arnnon was the senior director of recruiting operations at Google. As Google's first Chief Staffing Architect, he designed and scaled their legendary recruitment organization from 2,500 to over 25,000 employees. Arnnon's deep expertise in architecting talent strategies and fostering cultures of innovation, coupled with his own startup experience, offers unparalleled insights into the entrepreneurial mindset required to build and lead at hyper-growth.
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