Arivale: Why Arivale failed: Inside the surprise closure of an ambitious 'scientific wellness' startup

Founded in 2015, Seattle startup Arivale aspired to pioneer a new sector called scientific wellness, combining genetic testing with personal coaching to improve the health of its members. Arivale raised more than $50 million in funding, employed 120 people, and served about 5,000 members over the life of its program. PREVIOUSLY: Scientific wellness startup Arivale closes abruptly in 'tragic' end to vision to transform personal health So optimistic was the company about this field that it trademarked the term "scientific wellness." Seattle's tech community voted Arivale the 2016 GeekWire Startup of the Year. Its co-founder, genomics legend Leroy "Lee" Hood,... Read More