I’ve never heard a life story like this. Mark enduring insane hardship with his son, and then decades of extreme pain, but as he describes, the pain so impacts his brain that he also becomes a sort of business terminator during this period of pain. I’m not sure how he survived all of this. I don’t even know what the lesson is, because I honestly think I would have crumbled. All I know is I hunt for remarkable stories all the time, and this is one. Thinking of Mark's motivations and skill to now lead Oscar is completely fascinating. This is a unique one. I hope you enjoy it. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:04 A Near-Fatal Accident 4:04 Growing Up in Detroit 5:57 From Auto Worker to Business Leader 9:21 Building and Fixing Companies 15:50 The Evolution of US Health Insurance 22:28 Oscar Health: A New Approach 35:13 The Role of AI in Healthcare 37:55 Son's Battle with Cancer 42:45 Eastern Beliefs & Personal Transformation 53:25 Yoga and Employee Wellness 58:33 Raising Employee Wages and Benefits 1:07:40 Balancing Success & Personal Struggles 1:10:56 Early Lessons in Work & Money 1:15:56 Bridgewater and Transition Challenges 1:20:25 Joining Oscar Health 1:23:54 The Importance of Curiosity and Courage 1:30:47 Reflections on Personal Growth 1:35:30 The Kindest Thing