Weekend Health
Weekend Health is a telehealth company focused on chronic conditions, starting with obesity, through its platform Sequence. Acquired by Weight Watchers for $132M, it operates independently with support from notable tech and health investors.
Company Overview
Weekend Health is dedicated to building the future of healthcare with a focus on making it more accessible, transparent, and personal. The company has developed Sequence, a telehealth platform designed to address some of America's most pressing chronic conditions, starting with obesity. The platform aims to provide a comprehensive solution to enhance patient care and outcomes.
Services
Weekend Health provides innovative telehealth services through its Sequence platform. This platform targets chronic conditions, beginning with obesity, to improve health outcomes for Americans. Weekend Health is focused on making healthcare more accessible and transparent, leveraging technology to offer personalized care solutions. Users can access healthcare services from the comfort of their homes, facilitated by the company's remote-friendly work environment.
Remote Work Environment
Weekend Health operates in a remote-friendly work environment with team members based across North America. The company prefers candidates who live between the PT and ET timezones. This approach allows Weekend Health to attract a diverse pool of talent while maintaining flexibility and efficiency in its operations. Employees enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, including full medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with company match, and generous paid time off.
Acquisition by Weight Watchers
Weekend Health was acquired by Weight Watchers for $132 million. Despite the acquisition, the company continues to operate independently while expanding its mission to reach millions more individuals. This strategic move aims to leverage Weight Watchers' extensive network and resources to further Weekend Health's goal of making healthcare more accessible and personal.
Founders and Investors
Weekend Health is backed by founders and investors from leading consumer technology and health companies, including Lyft, Instacart, Hims, Cerebral, Elemy, Roblox, and more. This strong support network has provided Weekend Health with a robust foundation to innovate and grow in the healthcare industry. The experience and expertise of these backers contribute to the company’s mission of revolutionizing healthcare.