From clinical expert to strategic authority.
The WELL Accelerator is a 90-day applied strategy program for women clinicians and scientists in digital health.
Build the credibility, traction, and influence to turn your ideas into priorities that actually get backed, built, and championed.
Next cohort starts July 28
Applications Open
July 6
Deadline to Apply
July 10
Cohort Starts
July 28
HOW IT WORKS
The Clinical Changemaker Framework
The Clinical Changemaker Framework was built specifically for women clinicians leading healthcare innovation, where clinical depth and business impact have to work together.
You already have the expertise, the insight, and the vision.
What changes is how you operate, speak, and lead.
Credibility
Bridge clinical expertise and business savvy to become a trusted insider in high-impact decisions. Not the SME informed after decisions are made.
Define strategic business problems
Articulate strategic and financial value
Read the market landscape
Navigate organizational politics
With credibility, leaders recognize your value and bring you in from the start.
The shift: from feeling like a business outsider, to being the strategic voice who shapes the decision.
Traction
Turn clinical conviction into an actionable strategy that operators, executives, and investors can actually get behind.
Move from idea to evidence quickly
Make confident decisions with incomplete data
Co-create with product, eng, and design
Crystallize the strategy into a sharp one-pager
With traction, you know how to move high-impact work forward through complex systems.
The shift: from ideas that gets dismissed as "not a priority right now," to a de-risked plan that earns commitment.
Influence
Become the trusted voice that motivates action and catalyzes change — with or without formal authority.
Get stakeholders aligned in advance
Handle push-back smoothly and effectively
Craft a message that makes your idea unignorable
Communicate clearly with non-expert audiences
Build visibility as a leader in your field
With influence, you have the support of others to realize your vision and the platform to create bigger impact.
The shift: from a vision for change you're carrying alone, to a coalition that moves it forward with you.
Same expertise. Same talent.
More impact.
CASE STUDIES
Real results from past members
🔵 SERIES C BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STARTUP
A clinical innovation leader redesigned the company’s provider-matching algorithm, reducing time-to-first-visit by 80%, improving clinical outcomes, and expanding payer contracts. She got buy-in from both product leadership and provider teams, and was promoted within one quarter of successful launch.
🟢 NONPROFIT HEALTH SYSTEM
A clinical nutritionist at a leading health system saw an opportunity to improve patient outcomes and reduce downstream cost by delivering clinically-tailored meals to low-income rural patients with complex conditions. She earned an audience with hospital executives to pitch a statewide pilot.
🟢 GLOBAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDER · PUBLICLY TRADED
A clinician recognized a bottleneck in the product development process: clinicians were consulted after features were built, they flagged critical safety and quality issues that required redevelopment, and the company lagged behind competitors bringing new products to market. She designed an improved playbook for clinical product development and got buy-in from the Chief Product Officer, creating a new leadership role for herself in the process.
🟣 NEW VENTURE · PRODUCT
An experienced clinician executive joined the Accelerator with the beginning of a new venture concept. She validated the clinical and market need, built the business model and go-to-market plan, and developed the initial pitch. Within a few months, she met an aligned investor at a WELL event. She scheduled a meeting, pitched with confidence, secured investment, and launched the company within 6 months of joining the program.
🔵 SERIES D METABOLIC HEALTH STARTUP
A director-level researcher had consistently struggled to gain executive buy-in and budget for her team’s scientific priorities. During the Accelerator, she redesigned the research roadmap to ensure strategic alignment with the company’s short- and longterm goals. Her CEO personally approved a 2-year budget and expanded her team’s headcount.
🔵 EARLY STAGE MATERNAL HEALTH STARTUP
A senior clinician ready for executive leadership used the Accelerator to pitch herself directly to a company she believed in. She identified a gap in their care model, did market and customer research to understand the company's core challenges, and designed a new care strategy that would improve patient retention and grow revenue. The company’s founder took the meeting.
🔵 SERIES C SPECIALTY CARE STARTUP
A Director saw an opportunity to improve patient engagement in non-clinical services as part of a team-based care delivery model. Using the Accelerator system, she built a rigorous model that showed how a few low-cost changes would drive up engagement and create outsized commercial growth. Her strategy gained executive attention and new created growth opportunities for her inside the company.
In your first two weeks, you’ll define your strategic 90-day focus and create a structured plan to move it forward.
That’s exactly where these initiatives started, and we look forward to working with you on yours.
Real members. Real impact.
Check out what a few of our past clients have to say about how the Accelerator helped them grow their careers, build influence, and lead meaningful change across the healthcare system.
Want to be the next leader in the spotlight?
“The Accelerator was transformative.
It helped me recognize my blindspots and gave me tangible skills to push my strategic thinking.
In one of the final weeks of the program, a colleague noted how much sharper my communication had become. That was the best compliment! All the hard work is paying off.”
Margaret Anton
Principal, Clinical Innovation & Research
Two Chairs
WHO THIS IS FOR
Your vision is big.
Your impact can be bigger.
The Accelerator is built for women clinician and scientist innovators across seniority levels and healthcare verticals.
Our members are shaping strategy inside organizations, building early-stage products, and growing independent consulting or advisory practices.
Digital health
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Health systems
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Medical devices
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Pharma & biotech
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Behavioral health
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Women's health
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AI
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Chronic conditions
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Value-based care
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Oncology
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Primary care
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Digital health · Health systems · Medical devices · Pharma & biotech · Behavioral health · Women's health · AI · Chronic conditions · Value-based care · Oncology · Primary care ·
What’s included
Clinical Changemaker Curriculum
10 self-guided modules with frameworks, case studies, and ready-to-use templates for healthcare innovation strategy across settings.
Credibility
✔️ Defining the Strategic Problem
✔️ Navigating Stakeholder Dynamics
✔️ Articulating Business Value
✔️ Mapping the Healthcare Market
Traction
✔️ Crafting Your Strategic Thesis
✔️ Building Your Validation Engine
✔️ Making Signal-Based Strategic Decisions
Influence
✔️ Getting Stakeholders Aligned
✔️ Building Your Strategic Narrative
✔️ Activating Champions & Claiming Visibility
Group & Individual Mentorship
Biweekly individual strategy sessions with Clare available as needed to review your work and apply program material to your unique situation.
Expert Access
Live sessions with healthcare executives, clinician-founders, investors, operators, and executive recruiters. Plus 50+ hours of previously recorded expert sessions on demand.
Strategy Showcase
Opportunities present your strategic work to a panel of peers and mentors. Walk out with a sharper business case, clearer narrative, and validated next steps.
Template Library
Every framework and tool we use in the program — yours to keep and apply to every strategic initiative for the rest of your career.
Clare Kennedy Purvis, PsyD
MEET THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Clare built the Accelerator as the playbook to get women clinicians seats at the table, leading innovation across the healthcare ecosystem.
She started her digital health career as a clinician at an early-stage startup. Within three years she'd advanced to VP at Headspace. She was later recruited as Chief Product Officer at a publicly traded life sciences company, then served as Chief Experience Officer for Sanofi’s Digital Healthcare division. She's consulted on digital health product and business development for Google Health, and today invests in and advises healthcare startups from pre-seed through exit.
Her formal training includes a fellowship in value-based healthcare design at Stanford CERC, and entrepreneurship at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
She founded the WELL Accelerator in 2022.
Featured in:
MORE THAN 75% OF MEMBERS RECEIVE EMPLOYER SPONSORSHIP:
Here’s why leading organizations invest in the Accelerator:
Faster execution: clinical leaders who frame opportunities in business terms move work through approval cycles faster.
Better outcomes: when clinical insight connects to business objectives, healthcare organizations gain better traction with patients, providers, and payers.
Stronger cross-functional leadership: clinicians who speak the language of product, finance, and growth reduce friction and lead higher-performing teams.
Talent retention: investing in high-potential clinical leaders is one of the highest-leverage competitive plays in healthcare innovation.
Click below to get a copy of our our Employer Support Request Template. You can adapt the template to fit your company. Use it to strengthen your request and make a business case for company funding.
Member spotlights
How to Apply
STEP 1
Application
Answer a few questions about your background, goals, and current challenges.
It takes 10-15 minutes.
STEP 2
Schedule a Call
Reserve time for a 1:1 with Clare call at the end of your application.
On the call, we’ll discuss your current goals and challenges, and decide together whether the Accelerator is the right fit.
STEP 3
Invitation
You’ll be notified of your acceptance status within 24 hours of your call. If it’s a match, we’ll offer you a spot in the next cohort and send your official onboarding packet!
Please note: Invitations are valid for 48 hours only.
Applications Open
July 6
Deadline to Apply
July 10
Cohort Starts
July 28
FAQ
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By the end of this program, you’ll have a high-impact strategic asset that proves you can think and operate like a senior business leader in digital health.
Depending on your role and goals, you might create:
✔ A business case for a new initiative, investment, or team expansion.
✔ A strategic proposal for a product, partnership, or service line.
✔ A pitch deck for a startup, consulting offer, or advisory role.
✔ A revenue model analysis to map how a company generates value and scales.
✔ A customer insights report that demonstrates deep understanding of key stakeholders (patients, providers, payers, or buyers).
✔ An stakeholder influence plan to position yourself as a strategic leader inside your company or in the industry.
You’ll get step-by-step guidance to research, craft, and refine your work so you leave with something polished, powerful, and ready to use in your career—whether that means pitching an idea, driving a strategic initiative, or advancing into a bigger leadership role.
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Many members have found this program invaluable in elevating their candidacy for senior roles because they leave with:
✔ A strategic proposal or business case that demonstrates their ability to think and lead at an executive level.
✔ Deeper industry knowledge and business fluency to confidently engage in high-level conversations.
✔ Clearer articulation of their value and the ability to position themselves as a leader, not just an expert.
✔ Connections with like-minded women who can open doors and provide guidance as they navigate leadership opportunities.
If your goal is to gain influence, sharpen your business acumen, and stand out as a strategic leader in digital health, this program will help. But ultimately, it’s up to you to apply what you learn and take the next step in your career.
PLEASE BE AWARE:
This is not a job search or job placement program. We don’t offer a job board, resume reviews, mock interviews, or tactical job search support.
If you’re primarily looking for help with the tactics of applying for jobs in digital health, we don’t recommend the Career Accelerator.
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Many of our members have been promoted or moved into higher-level roles after completing this program, but we can’t guarantee you’ll have the same outcome. This program equips you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to operate at an executive level. It’s up to you to apply it.
We focus on real leadership development: helping you think, communicate, and lead like a top executive. You’ll get the hard skills to navigate strategic decision-making, position yourself as a leader, and advocate for your next big career move.
Members leave with:
✔ A strategic proposal or business case that proves their ability to drive business impact.
✔ Deeper industry knowledge and business fluency to operate at a senior level.
✔ Clearer articulation of their value—so they can confidently position themselves for leadership.
✔ Connections with influential women in digital health—a network that can open doors to new opportunities.
If you’re actively preparing for a promotion or leadership transition, you’ll get mentorship, strategy, and support to help you make that move. Ultimately, your success comes down to how you apply what you learn and advocate for your own growth.
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Most members spend 3-5 hours per week engaging with the program. This includes:
✔ Live coaching: 1 group call and 1-2x workshops per month, 60-90 minutes each.
✔ Training: completing video lessons in the curriculum, 30-60 min per week
✔ Independent work: researching, interviewing stakeholders and customers, building solutions, refining your proposal or pitch, etc.
This program is designed for busy professionals—some weeks you may invest more time, while other weeks, you’ll focus on applying what you’ve learned directly in your role.
You have full autonomy to engage at a pace that fits your schedule.
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The Accelerator offers high-touch support designed for experienced professionals who want practical, strategic guidance—not passive content.
✔ Live Group Calls → Get direct feedback on your work, guidance on your leadership challenges, and accountability to meet your goals.
✔ Expert Workshops → Learn from senior leaders and digital health.
✔ 1:1 Strategy Calls → Book up to 6 focused 20-minute sessions to get personalized guidance when you need it.
✔ On-Demand Training & Templates → Access a library of industry-specific tools to help you execute what you learn.
This isn’t a self-paced course. It’s a group program built for real interaction, mentorship, and support to help you move your work forward and create a bigger impact.
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The Accelerator is designed to support clinicians and scientists translating their expertise into strategic business leadership.
We work with women from a wide range of clinical and scientific backgrounds, including public health professionals, physicians, nurse practitioners, psychologists, nutritionists, physical therapist, and more.
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The Accelerator is a safe, supportive space for women and nonbinary leaders who want to build influence and step into executive roles in digital health.
Our curriculum and community are designed for the unique challenges women and nonbinary individuals face in male-dominated industries—from navigating executive dynamics to positioning themselves as strategic leaders.
This program is specifically built to equip women+ with the business, strategy, and leadership skills needed to thrive at the top levels of digital health.
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As of May 2026, weekly group calls are scheduled on Thursdays from 1:00pm-2:30pm ET.
Workshops, speakers, and bonus session times vary based on speaker availability, but are always scheduled midweek (Tuesday–Thursday). We always aim to schedule these sessions during working hours (Eastern), but occasionally they fall in the evening.
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You do not need to attend every live session to get full value from this program.
All group calls are recorded and uploaded to the member portal within 48 hours, so you can watch at your own pace. You’ll have on-demand access to all recordings for the duration of your membership.
If you can’t join live, you’ll still have every resource, strategy, and opportunity to apply what you learn and advance in your career.
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Payment options:
$5000 paid in full
3 monthly payments of $1850
6 monthly payments of $975
What's included: The 90-day applied strategy program includes 12 weekly group calls and 6, 20-minute individual strategy sessions.
After completing the 90-day program, members gain access to a private virtual community with 120+ global Accelerator alumnae, invitations to special events, and retain aces to all program materials & templates for their first 12 months.
Have more questions?
Send us a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Get the Details
Download the program brochure to view further details on the curriculum, coaching, and community inside the Accelerator.
Tip: share the brochure with your manager to support your request for tuition reimbursement.