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Akash Patro

Founder | Healio Benefits | Building the Future of Employee Intelligence | Redefining Healthcare Ecosystem

Bengaluru

5+ years of work experience

Flix Ins
Feb 20268 mosPresent

Bangalore Urban

Building an AI-first ecosystem focused on transforming employee wellbeing, healthcare, and insurance intelligence through technology. Leading the strategy, product vision, partnerships, and growth of three integrated platforms: • FlixIns – An AI-powered insurance intelligence platform that simplifies insurance through conversational AI, policy analysis, business risk recommendations, compliance guidance, claims assistance, and industry-specific insights. • Healio – A digital health and wellness platform connecting preventive healthcare, teleconsultation, AI health guidance, diagnostics, pharmacy, OPD services, and employee wellness into one seamless experience. • Empulz – An employee experience platform designed to help organizations manage engagement, rewards & recognition, communication, wellness initiatives, and benefits administration. Key Responsibilities * Defining long-term product and business strategy * Building AI-powered solutions for employee wellbeing and insurance intelligence * Leading product development and technology roadmap * Establishing strategic partnerships across healthcare, HR technology, and enterprise ecosystems * Designing scalable go-to-market strategies * Building high-performing leadership and cross-functional teams * Driving innovation in AI, employee benefits, and digital healthcare Vision: To create India’s most trusted AI-powered Employee Intelligence ecosystem that empowers individuals and organizations to make smarter decisions around health, wellbeing, benefits, and risk management through intuitive technology.
Healio Benefits
Feb 20268 mosPresent

On-site

Healio Benefits is an AI-powered employee health, wellness and benefits platform built to simplify how organizations support the physical, mental and financial wellbeing of their workforce. Our mission is to bring healthcare, wellness and employee benefits together through a unified digital experience that empowers employees while enabling organizations to build healthier, more engaged workplaces. At Healio Benefits, we are building solutions across: * AI-powered health guidance through Dr. Hoo * Teleconsultation and digital healthcare access * OPD, diagnostics and pharmacy integration * Preventive health and wellness programs * Employee wellbeing and engagement initiatives * Health insights and analytics * Benefits administration for organizations * Seamless integration with HR ecosystems As Founder, I lead the company’s vision, product strategy, technology roadmap, strategic partnerships and business growth while building an AI-first platform focused on making employee wellbeing more accessible, personalized and proactive. Vision: To become the most trusted AI-powered employee wellbeing platform, enabling organizations to deliver smarter health, wellness and benefits experiences through technology.
Vibe Insurance Broking& Advisory
Oct 20241 yr 10 mosJul 2026

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Driving next-gen employee wellness solutions through strategic broking, innovative advisory, and deep insurer partnerships. At VIBE, I lead the Employee Benefits vertical—empowering organizations to offer smarter, more human-centric health benefits. From crafting competitive GMC/GPA/GTL programs to guiding HRs with data-driven claim insights, my goal is to shift the conversation from "just price" to real value. 🔹 Spearheading strategic tie-ups with top insurers 🔹 Leading high-performance SDR & SDM teams across India 🔹 Advocating advisory-first sales to build lasting client trust 🔹 Integrating wellness, telehealth, pet care & digital tools into core offerings 🔹 Believer in “Benefit-led, not broker-led” conversations Let’s redefine how employee benefits are delivered in India — with trust, transparency, and VIBE
Loop
Jul 20249 mosMar 2025

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Loop
Feb 20231 yr 6 mosJul 2024

On-site

Pricing of group insurance policy - To determine pricing for group products by ascertaining profitability for a group insurance at scheme level - Conduct financial analysis for company so as to support accurate group pricing for group business - Conduct market research and competition benchmarking to provide support in development of group products - Reinsurance relationship management - Evaluate and share quotations from re-insurers with business teams maintaining timelines and company profitability - Pricing Communication and Support - Provide sales support for customized business requirements, business acquisition/ retention by timely resolution of queries relating to product, pricing and process
Scaler
Oct 20211 yr 5 mosFeb 2023

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets. Met with clients, delivering presentations and educating on product and service features and offerings. Recruited and hired top-level talent to add value and expertise to sales department. Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction. Developed and implemented comprehensive business strategies and sales and marketing plans that complemented overall corporate operating plan. Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills. Maintained marketplace visibility marketplace by participating in industryrelated and community activities. Promoted continuing education opportunities for sales team to bolster skills and add value to department. Targeted and prospected for new business through telemarketing, individual creativity and innovation.

Education

IBCS,SOA University

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Marketing

IBCS,SOA University

20162 yrs2018
IBCS,SOA University

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mechanical Engineering

IBCS,SOA University

20134 yrs2017

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Headline

Founder | Healio Benefits | Building the Future of Employee Intelligence | Redefining Healthcare Ecosystem

About

Building an AI-first ecosystem focused on transforming employee wellbeing, healthcare, and insurance intelligence through technology. Leading the strategy, product vision, partnerships, and growth of three integrated platforms: • FlixIns – An AI-powered insurance intelligence platform that simplifies insurance through conversational AI, policy analysis, business risk recommendations, compliance guidance, claims assistance, and industry-specific insights. • Healio – A digital health and wellness platform connecting preventive healthcare, teleconsultation, AI health guidance, diagnostics, pharmacy, OPD services, and employee wellness into one seamless experience. • Empulz – An employee experience platform designed to help organizations manage engagement, rewards & recognition, communication, wellness initiatives, and benefits administration.

Location

Bengaluru

Work experience

Founder at Flix Ins, Feb 2026 - Present · 8 mos, Bangalore Urban, Building an AI-first ecosystem focused on transforming employee wellbeing, healthcare, and insurance intelligence through technology. Leading the strategy, product vision, partnerships, and growth of three integrated platforms: • FlixIns – An AI-powered insurance intelligence platform that simplifies insurance through conversational AI, policy analysis, business risk recommendations, compliance guidance, claims assistance, and industry-specific insights. • Healio – A digital health and wellness platform connecting preventive healthcare, teleconsultation, AI health guidance, diagnostics, pharmacy, OPD services, and employee wellness into one seamless experience. • Empulz – An employee experience platform designed to help organizations manage engagement, rewards & recognition, communication, wellness initiatives, and benefits administration. Key Responsibilities * Defining long-term product and business strategy * Building AI-powered solutions for employee wellbeing and insurance intelligence * Leading product development and technology roadmap * Establishing strategic partnerships across healthcare, HR technology, and enterprise ecosystems * Designing scalable go-to-market strategies * Building high-performing leadership and cross-functional teams * Driving innovation in AI, employee benefits, and digital healthcare Vision: To create India’s most trusted AI-powered Employee Intelligence ecosystem that empowers individuals and organizations to make smarter decisions around health, wellbeing, benefits, and risk management through intuitive technology.

Founder at Healio Benefits, Feb 2026 - Present · 8 mos, On-site, Healio Benefits is an AI-powered employee health, wellness and benefits platform built to simplify how organizations support the physical, mental and financial wellbeing of their workforce. Our mission is to bring healthcare, wellness and employee benefits together through a unified digital experience that empowers employees while enabling organizations to build healthier, more engaged workplaces. At Healio Benefits, we are building solutions across: * AI-powered health guidance through Dr. Hoo * Teleconsultation and digital healthcare access * OPD, diagnostics and pharmacy integration * Preventive health and wellness programs * Employee wellbeing and engagement initiatives * Health insights and analytics * Benefits administration for organizations * Seamless integration with HR ecosystems As Founder, I lead the company’s vision, product strategy, technology roadmap, strategic partnerships and business growth while building an AI-first platform focused on making employee wellbeing more accessible, personalized and proactive. Vision: To become the most trusted AI-powered employee wellbeing platform, enabling organizations to deliver smarter health, wellness and benefits experiences through technology.

Business Head at Vibe Insurance Broking& Advisory, Oct 2024 - Jul 2026 · 1 yr 10 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, Driving next-gen employee wellness solutions through strategic broking, innovative advisory, and deep insurer partnerships. At VIBE, I lead the Employee Benefits vertical—empowering organizations to offer smarter, more human-centric health benefits. From crafting competitive GMC/GPA/GTL programs to guiding HRs with data-driven claim insights, my goal is to shift the conversation from "just price" to real value. 🔹 Spearheading strategic tie-ups with top insurers 🔹 Leading high-performance SDR & SDM teams across India 🔹 Advocating advisory-first sales to build lasting client trust 🔹 Integrating wellness, telehealth, pet care & digital tools into core offerings 🔹 Believer in “Benefit-led, not broker-led” conversations Let’s redefine how employee benefits are delivered in India — with trust, transparency, and VIBE

Area Director at Loop, Jul 2024 - Mar 2025 · 9 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Pricing Manager at Loop, Feb 2023 - Jul 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos, On-site, Pricing of group insurance policy - To determine pricing for group products by ascertaining profitability for a group insurance at scheme level - Conduct financial analysis for company so as to support accurate group pricing for group business - Conduct market research and competition benchmarking to provide support in development of group products - Reinsurance relationship management - Evaluate and share quotations from re-insurers with business teams maintaining timelines and company profitability - Pricing Communication and Support - Provide sales support for customized business requirements, business acquisition/ retention by timely resolution of queries relating to product, pricing and process

Sales Manager at Scaler, Oct 2021 - Feb 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets. Met with clients, delivering presentations and educating on product and service features and offerings. Recruited and hired top-level talent to add value and expertise to sales department. Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction. Developed and implemented comprehensive business strategies and sales and marketing plans that complemented overall corporate operating plan. Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills. Maintained marketplace visibility marketplace by participating in industryrelated and community activities. Promoted continuing education opportunities for sales team to bolster skills and add value to department. Targeted and prospected for new business through telemarketing, individual creativity and innovation.

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Marketing, IBCS,SOA University

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mechanical Engineering, IBCS,SOA University