“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.

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 Norwood, 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.

I’m a big skier, typically getting out 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.