Ep. 248 | Innovating Healthcare: Eddie Gonzalez Loumiet, CEO of Ruvos, Redefines HealthTech

Embark on an enlightening journey with host Tom Kindred in this riveting episode of Small Biz Florida, recorded live at the 2023 Future of Florida Forum. Join the insightful conversation with Eddie Gonzalez Loumiet, the visionary CEO of Ruvos, a trailblazer in public health informatics and health information technology since 2004.

Eddie shares his inspiring journey, from roots in Miami to leading Ruvos in Tallahassee. With expertise in computer science and finance, Eddie's career took a turn overseeing technology for an international private bank in Antigua and Barbuda. In 2008, he embraced the challenge of maturing a startup, marking the birth of Ruvos.

Discover the significance of Ruvos' name, symbolizing the flow of data in healthcare technology. Eddie sheds light on Ruvos' critical role during the COVID-19 pandemic, moving over 2.5 billion test results nationwide. Reflecting on the intersection of FinTech and healthcare tech, Eddie emphasizes the importance of embracing technology and demystifies concepts like artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity.

Eddie's entrepreneurial spirit shines as he shares how Ruvos collaborates with major entities, proving that small businesses can make a substantial impact. The episode takes a compelling turn as Eddie delves into Ruvos' commitment to addressing the childcare crisis, advocating for the role of technology in enhancing early childhood education.

Explore Eddie's engaging insights from the Future of Florida Forum, emphasizing Ruvos' dedication to improving healthcare infrastructure, cybersecurity initiatives, and contributing to the state's technology ecosystem.

Join Tom and Eddie in this illuminating conversation that transcends healthcare and technology, showcasing Ruvos as a force for positive change in Florida and beyond.

Recorded live at the Florida Chamber's "Future of Florida Forum," from Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando near Florida’s Disney World. Special thanks to the Florida Chamber for hosting this momentous event and providing a platform for innovative discussions.