In this episode of Coffee with a Founder, Beck Bamberger sits down with Elina Onitskansky, founder and CEO of Ilant Health, to explore how value-based care is reshaping the future of obesity and cardiometabolic health.
Together, they discuss why metabolic health is about far more than preventing chronic conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease—it’s about creating the foundation for longer, healthier, and higher-quality lives. Elina explains the growing recognition of obesity as a complex medical condition that deserves evidence-based treatment, not stigma or superficial solutions, and shares how Ilant Health is helping employers and healthcare organizations deliver more effective, value-driven care.
The conversation also dives into the realities of building a healthcare startup, from balancing technical innovation with deeply human, empathetic patient engagement to navigating talent acquisition in a fast-moving environment. Elina reflects on the scientific mindset and personal motivations that inspired her entrepreneurial journey, while Beck explores how rapid technological change—including the rise of AI—is transforming both healthcare delivery and company building.