Building a Strategy for Success: From Mission to Metrics

This course equips participants entrepreneurs with essential business tools to transform their ideas into actionable strategies, using Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) as a practical model. If participants leave with a solid grasp of business concepts and an appreciation for SDOH, we've accomplished our main goal.

Building upon the last session focused on using AI to build a business model—or for those who already have a business model canvas—this session will guide you through:

• Turning your mission into a strategy with clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Establishing a roadmap with key milestones and SMART goals.
• Developing a Scorecard with objectives and key results.
• Aligning your KPIs with immediate actions, annual goals, and long-term vision.

Featuring Dave Esra, a graduate of the Methodist Healthcare Ministries Community Health Accelerator, this seminar offers valuable insights from someone selected as one of only 15 to go through the program.

This seminar will be hosted in person at UTRGV - Brownsville, and streamed virtually via Zoom.

Dave Esra

Senior Executive and Transformational Enabler

Founder & CEO, Bobi, Inc

Dave Esra is the Founder and CEO of Bobi, Inc., a company revolutionizing pregnancy safety through AI-driven technology. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and defense, Dave has built high-growth businesses and delivered substantial value to investors.

Before founding Bobi in 2023, Dave consulted for Fortune 50 companies and startups. At Pregistry, he led the Portfolio & Program Management function and chaired the Audit and Governance Committees. His early career included service as an EMT, Firefighter, and U.S. Army Officer, where he earned the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award.

Dave’s expertise spans AI, software development, and global markets. His leadership at MPC generated a $750 million ROI in one year, and his work at USAA saved over $10 million in six months.

He holds a Master’s in Organizational Leadership and post-graduate certifications in AI and Cloud Computing from MIT and UT Austin. Dave is also an accomplished marathoner and triathlete.

In-person attendees may park in the garage at 1400 E. Adams St. Parking map >

Admission and Lunch is FREE.

https://zoom.us/j/93423536141?pwd=Wcwnb42wJHCKmnhuc5pahGHS4utjIb.1

Meeting ID: 934 2353 6141

Passcode: 591687

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Presented in partnership with Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, the Community Health Accelerator is a broad initiative designed to promote awareness, research, and innovation related to the social determinants of health (SDOH). The centerpiece of the program is a specialized accelerator tailored to startups that are working to advance health equity.

Leading up to the Accelerator’s launch, VelocityTX will oversee 11 monthly educational seminars designed to cover the process of commercializing innovations that address the social determinants of health. These sessions are free to the community and aim to raise awareness of SDOH among emerging innovators, students, healthcare professionals, and the general public.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

UTRGV eBridge Center for Business & Commercialization, 1304 East Adams Street, Brownsville, United States