Mr. Connolly founded Visana Health in 2019, driven by a mission to fundamentally change the way women experience healthcare by building an entirely new care model for those with complex, chronic conditions who are routinely dismissed, misdiagnosed and underserved. What began as a virtual medical clinic focused on endometriosis and uterine fibroids has evolved into a comprehensive, evidence-based care model supporting women across every life stage, ranging from preventative services to complex conditions and comorbidities. The company now partners with national and regional health plans in all 50 states, represents more than 35 million covered lives, and has been adopted by more than 40 employers covering over one million lives. In the last 12 months alone, Visana secured $24 million in Series A funding, achieved more than 4x enrollment growth, expanded into cardiometabolic care and hormonal health, announced a new partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and joined Aligned Marketplace’s network of advanced primary care providers. The success of the company proves that compassionate, clinically rigorous women’s healthcare can be operationally and financially scalable while delivering outstanding clinical outcomes and sustainable economic value. Mr. Connolly serves as an advisory board member for Medical Alley Starts and has been named to the Twin Cities Business Journal‘s class of “Notable Healthcare Leaders” for 2026.
