Zachariah Reitano

Yo, have you heard of Zachariah Reitano? The dude’s a straight-up legend in the healthcare startup scene. Basically, he’s the guy who turned his personal family drama into a billion-dollar movement. No Cap.

So, Zach’s from that classic “been around the block” crew, started out with a bunch of gigs: he was at Booz, teaching web dev at General Assemb.ly, co-founded ParkAlly (that was a big win in NYC’s Big Apps), and even co-created a patented med device at ZAR Medical. Dude’s no stranger to tech and biz. He also did a stint as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Prehype, pretty much a venture studio where he learned how to build startups from scratch.

But here’s where it gets real: He jumped into YC’s S14 batch with Shout, a mobile marketplace platform backed by YC and Accel. That was his first big shot at scaling something real. But Zach’s real breakthrough? It’s Ro, which he co-founded in 2017 and is now a beast in healthcare. Think telehealth, in-home care, diagnostics, labs, pharmacy, nationwide. It’s like Amazon for health but actually cares about people.

Ro’s got three main wings: Roman for men’s health, Rory for women’s health, and Zero for addiction treatment. It’s not just a company; it’s a movement. They got recognized by Fast Company as one of the most original wellness companies, like, they’re changing the game. And Zach? He’s the CEO, the driving force behind all of that.

What drives him? It’s personal. His family’s health struggles, his dad’s strokes, heart attacks, his sister’s brain tumor, they all hit him hard. That’s why he’s so obsessed with making healthcare accessible, works well, and humane. It’s not just about business for Zach; it’s about fixing a broken system for the people who need it most.

He’s got a Columbia degree, magna cum laude in Econ and Creative Writing, so he’s got that sharp mind and a way with words. But honestly, he’s a builder. He’s been in the trenches making stuff happen, whether it’s tech, healthcare, or startups. Recognized early on by Inc’s 30 Under 30 and Business Insider’s 30 Under 40 in Healthcare, this guy’s legit.

Bottom line? Zach Reitano’s the real deal, someone who saw a problem, had the grit to jump into the chaos, and now he’s crushing it with Ro, making healthcare less bullshit and more about real human care. That’s why he’s so important. He’s not just a founder; he’s a big change.