Fifteen years. That's a long time in the fast-paced world of tech, and dacadoo is celebrating just that: a decade and a half of revolutionizing digital health! Based in Zurich, Switzerland, dacadoo, a global leader in digital health engagement and health risk quantification, is marking its 15th anniversary this month. This milestone celebrates their journey of innovation, which has empowered millions worldwide to live healthier lives.
dacadoo's story began in 2010 with a clear vision, conceived by Peter Ohnemus: to make health measurable and easily understood. This initial idea blossomed into a globally recognized Digital Health Engagement Platform. This platform skillfully combines behavioral science, artificial intelligence, and gamification to boost user engagement and improve health outcomes.
From its Swiss roots, dacadoo has expanded globally, with offices in Australia, Canada, Japan, Denmark, and Spain. This expansion reflects their commitment to supporting partners and users around the globe.
But here's where it gets controversial: with rising healthcare costs and the ongoing impact of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), which are the leading cause of death and healthcare spending globally, dacadoo's mission is more critical than ever. Their technology provides organizations with tools to promote healthier behaviors, reduce risks, and implement preventive health strategies on a large scale.
Over the past 15 years, dacadoo has forged partnerships with leading organizations in over 30 countries. They've launched their award-winning Digital Health Engagement Platform (DHEP), the Health Score, and the Risk Engine. DHEP helps organizations connect with their customers through personalized health journeys, challenges, and rewards. The Health Score provides a single, easy-to-understand number, ranging from 0 to 1000, to track overall health. The Risk Engine utilizes advanced analytics to predict future health risks, enabling better decision-making.
Recent collaborations with industry giants like FICO and Microsoft have further strengthened dacadoo’s innovation in risk modeling and AI-driven engagement. The company's leadership in digital health has been consistently recognized, including being named to the Insurtech 100 for seven consecutive years. They were also recognized by NVIDIA for their AI innovation in 2024 and listed as a “Cool Vendor in Insurance” by Gartner in 2021.
“Our journey has always been about more than technology,” says Peter Ohnemus, President and CEO of dacadoo. “It is about trust with our partners, our people, and the millions of users whose wellbeing we help improve every day. Reaching 15 years is both a celebration and a promise to keep pushing the boundaries of what digital health can achieve.”
Looking ahead, dacadoo is focused on further developing its Risk Engine and AI-driven engagement technologies. Their goal remains clear: to help organizations across various industries transform health data into actionable insights, improving well-being, strengthening customer relationships, and creating lasting business value.
To mark this special anniversary, dacadoo has released a conversation between CEO Peter Ohnemus and COO Manuel Heuer, reflecting on their 15 years of innovation and their vision for the future.
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