“Innovation occurs because someone had the courage to take a step into the unknown and wasn’t afraid to fail.”

Hi, I'm Joe Schwendt. People often describe me as a change agent and technology evangelist; someone who lives for making the world better than how I found it. I personally seek out hard challenges where I can apply my extensive experience across a wide array of industries. I love to solve problems by crafting the right mix of technology, process and people.

WORK

I’m Founder & CEO at Runway Hero, a company I built after witnessing firsthand the opportunities for efficiency improvements in the healthcare space. I previously held leadership roles at Fresenius, Sanofi, Orrick, Intel and Booz•Allen, as well as a few startups along the way.

KIDS

Devoted dad of 2 awesome boys (Graham & Preston) and the cutest little pup (Bailey). I’m so proud of them and all they have accomplished. I’m constantly surprised by how much they’re now teaching me.

LOVE

Michelle Benfer is my partner in life and love. We build each other up and make each other better. I’m beyond lucky to have her by my side.

MUSIC

I have always been a fan of music, especially live performances. I typically see at least two shows a month.

My music taste centers around 90’s era grunge (think Screaming Trees, Pearl Jam, Weezer), but stretches to more modern alt rock (e.g. Vampire Weekend, Cake, OK Go) and a random assortment of others (like Tank & The Bangas, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Dua Lipa).

FLYING

I fly my Piper Arrow III based out of Norword, MA (KOWD), with a secondary tiedown in Nantucket, MA (KACK). I pinch myself every time I get to go up as it’s such a privilege.

Our family belongs to The Hermitage Club at Haystack Mountain (Wilmington, VT). I typically ski 40+ days/season. I’m so blessed to enjoy skiing with friends and family.

SKIING

CURLING

I started curling in 2018 at Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland, MA. I curl weekly October through April in a competitive league as a Vice.