Virtual Care Consultation Platform

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Virtual Care Consultation Platform

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Tech Can't Save Us

Tech Can't Save Us

S4 Ep4: Building a direct-pay healthcare marketplace with John Fontein, Co-Founder of Sesame

Host: Paul David

Timestamp: 00:16:18 - 00:22:14

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"We secured a large partnership with Costco offering $29 virtual visits."

Market Gap

Access to affordable virtual healthcare options is limited.

As healthcare costs continue to rise, many individuals struggle to afford necessary medical consultations. Traditional healthcare systems often require insurance, which can lead to high out-of-pocket expenses, especially for virtual consultations. The growing demand for telehealth solutions reveals a gap in affordable, accessible virtual healthcare services. By providing low-cost virtual consultations, especially for everyday medical needs, a platform can significantly increase access for both insured and uninsured patients. This need has become more pronounced post-pandemic as individuals seek convenient healthcare solutions without the traditional barriers.

Summary

This business concept focuses on creating a virtual care consultation platform that offers affordable online medical visits, similar to Sesame's partnership with Costco for $29 virtual visits. The platform would allow patients to book virtual consultations with healthcare providers at fixed, transparent prices. Targeted towards individuals who may not visit doctors due to costs or convenience, this service can particularly appeal to younger, tech-savvy patients and those with busy lifestyles. Implementation would involve collaborating with healthcare providers to create a network of professionals willing to offer services at competitive rates, ensuring a seamless booking process.

Categorization

Business Model
Service
Target Founder
Generalist
Difficulty
Medium
Time to Revenue
1-3 months
Initial Investment
$1,000-$10,000

Potential MRR (18-24 months)

Conservative
$3,000 - $6,000 MRR
Moderate (Most Likely)
$10,000 - $15,000 MRR
Optimistic
$25,000 - $40,000 MRR

* Estimates assume solo founder/bootstrap scenario with competent execution

Scores

Clarity
8/10
Novelty
7/10
Feasibility
8/10
Market Potential
8/10
Evidence
7/10
Overall
7.6/10
Found on October 8, 2025 • Analyzed on October 8, 2025 5:31 PM

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