Dylan de Waart

Straight up, let me put you on to Dylan de Waart, this guy’s the real deal. He’s a YC W21 alum, which is already a big flex, but what’s crazy is his process. Dude’s been around the block, doing everything from big consulting gigs to launching startups that actually matter.

So, he’s currently the President & COO of Recover, a telehealth platform that’s trying to make addiction treatment way more accessible and affordable. Think about that, tackling one of the toughest health issues out there, but doing it through tech and telemedicine. That’s some advanced impact shit. He’s not just talking; he’s actually building something that could change lives.

Before all that, Dylan was at McKinsey & Company, advising governments during COVID. Yeah, he was right there in the trenches, helping manage the pandemic, that’s some serious high-stakes work. It shows he’s got the brains and the guts to handle complex, messy problems. Plus, he’s no stranger to the startup game. He started an EdTech NGO, probably trying to shake up how education reaches people, and even served as chief-of-staff at a big healthcare system. So he’s got that mix of tech, health, and social impact running in his veins.

He’s a Harvard guy too, studied economics and computer science, which means he’s got the brains to back up his hustle. And he was involved with the Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations, so he’s also about that diversity and inclusion vibe, cares about the bigger picture, not just making bank.

From all this, you see a pattern. Dylan’s mission? Solve real problems. He’s jumped into healthcare, tech, education, and now mental health and addiction. The guy’s got a knack for jumping into tough, complicated fields and actually making shit happen. He’s driven by impact, not just the hustle. That’s what makes him stand out, he’s not just another founder trying to get rich quick; he’s genuinely trying to fix stuff that matters.

Bottom line: Dylan de Waart is that rare kind of founder who’s smart, driven, and cares about making a difference. He’s built a career showing that tech and health can go hand-in-hand to create real change. And honestly, he’s just getting started, the world better watch out.