Virgílio Bento

Founder and CEO of Sword Health

Virgílio Bento is the founder of Sword Health, connecting AI, digital healthcare, and research-led entrepreneurship in the development of health technology.

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Bento describes a journey from a PhD project to building a healthcare company, influenced by personal experiences and a longer-term mission. His account includes the early decisions involved in moving research into a commercial service.

In conversation with Terra, he discusses outreach to Khosla Ventures, fundraising, and finding product-market fit. The episode explores the relationship between a founder's motivation and the practical milestones needed to establish a health technology business.