Episode 5: Jacob Peters, Founder of Superpower & Prabhat Dhar, EVP of Enterprise at Superpower
Mon Feb 02 2026
In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, host Norm Volsky speaks with Jacob Peters, founder of Superpower, and Prabhat Dhar, Executive Vice President of Enterprise at Superpower. They discuss their personal journeys into healthcare, the founding of Superpower, and the challenges and opportunities in the preventative health space. The conversation covers the importance of proactive healthcare, the need for actionable health data, and the role of technology in transforming the healthcare experience. They also touch on the challenges of scaling a health tech company, measuring success, and the importance of personal health intelligence.
Takeaways
🧠 Jacob Peters’ personal health journey was the catalyst behind founding Superpower.
❤️ Prabhat Dhar emphasizes the humanity that must remain central to healthcare.
🚀 Superpower is reimagining preventative health through a technology-enabled approach.
🧪 The platform turns biomarker testing into clear, actionable insights.
👥 Consumer education and awareness are critical drivers of enterprise health adoption.
💪 Superpower’s model empowers individuals to take ownership of their health.
📊 Digital health often prioritizes engagement metrics over true outcomes.
🧩 Employers face point-solution fatigue across today’s healthcare ecosystem.
📈 Preventative health ROI can be demonstrated through early risk identification.
🧘 Stress management is essential for executives in high-pressure environment
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Superpower and Founders' Backgrounds
02:08 Jacob Peters' Journey into Healthcare
04:17 Prabhat Dhar's Perspective on Healthcare and Technology
08:54 The Early Days of Superpower and Founding Vision
12:44 Prabhat's Personal Experience and Motivation
16:47 Investor Interest and the Future of Preventative Health
19:25 Challenges in Preventative Healthcare
21:28 The Need for Proactive Health Models
24:13 Defining Success in Preventative Health
26:22 Making Biomarker Data Actionable
26:58 Transforming Healthcare with AI and Intelligence
29:46 Navigating the Point Solution Landscape
33:56 ROI in Preventative Healthcare Solutions
37:53 Scaling Superpower: Challenges and Successes
40:42 Measuring Impact: Success Stories from Superpower
43:21 The Digital Health Ecosystem: What’s Missing?
45:46 Managing Stress in a High-Stakes Environment
48:26 Healthy Eating: Recipes for Optimal Health
49:56 Outro
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In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, host Norm Volsky speaks with Jacob Peters, founder of Superpower, and Prabhat Dhar, Executive Vice President of Enterprise at Superpower. They discuss their personal journeys into healthcare, the founding of Superpower, and the challenges and opportunities in the preventative health space. The conversation covers the importance of proactive healthcare, the need for actionable health data, and the role of technology in transforming the healthcare experience. They also touch on the challenges of scaling a health tech company, measuring success, and the importance of personal health intelligence. Takeaways 🧠 Jacob Peters’ personal health journey was the catalyst behind founding Superpower. ❤️ Prabhat Dhar emphasizes the humanity that must remain central to healthcare. 🚀 Superpower is reimagining preventative health through a technology-enabled approach. 🧪 The platform turns biomarker testing into clear, actionable insights. 👥 Consumer education and awareness are critical drivers of enterprise health adoption. 💪 Superpower’s model empowers individuals to take ownership of their health. 📊 Digital health often prioritizes engagement metrics over true outcomes. 🧩 Employers face point-solution fatigue across today’s healthcare ecosystem. 📈 Preventative health ROI can be demonstrated through early risk identification. 🧘 Stress management is essential for executives in high-pressure environment Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Superpower and Founders' Backgrounds 02:08 Jacob Peters' Journey into Healthcare 04:17 Prabhat Dhar's Perspective on Healthcare and Technology 08:54 The Early Days of Superpower and Founding Vision 12:44 Prabhat's Personal Experience and Motivation 16:47 Investor Interest and the Future of Preventative Health 19:25 Challenges in Preventative Healthcare 21:28 The Need for Proactive Health Models 24:13 Defining Success in Preventative Health 26:22 Making Biomarker Data Actionable 26:58 Transforming Healthcare with AI and Intelligence 29:46 Navigating the Point Solution Landscape 33:56 ROI in Preventative Healthcare Solutions 37:53 Scaling Superpower: Challenges and Successes 40:42 Measuring Impact: Success Stories from Superpower 43:21 The Digital Health Ecosystem: What’s Missing? 45:46 Managing Stress in a High-Stakes Environment 48:26 Healthy Eating: Recipes for Optimal Health 49:56 Outro Follow, connect and subscribe: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-health-heavyweights-podcast Youtube: https://youtube.com/@DigitalHealthHeavyweights Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalhealthheavyweights/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heavyweightspodcast