About Josh
Josh Stein is a highly-regarded serial entrepreneur and technology leader focused on using simple, smart design to improve healthcare. With an MBA from Wharton and a background that includes working with successful New York startups like Lot18 and FreshDirect, Josh combined his business expertise with his passion for solving real-world problems. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of AdhereTech, a company that developed a patented “smart pill bottle.” This device uses built-in cellular technology to track when a patient takes their medication in real-time. If a dose is missed, the system automatically sends personalized reminders to the patient via text or phone call. This technology is a vital tool in fighting medication non-adherence, a major problem in healthcare. AdhereTech’s data-driven approach is actively used by major pharmaceutical companies, health systems, and clinical researchers, and studies show it improves patient adherence by over 20% and time-on-therapy by over 30%. Josh’s vision successfully transformed AdhereTech from a simple device maker into a sophisticated adherence platform driven by data analytics and software. Recognized as a top innovator by organizations like the American Diabetes Association and Forbes, Josh is a frequent speaker at major health and technology events. He is known for his commitment to patient-centric design, emphasizing that technology must be “smart about the people using the technology.” In his younger days, he even dabbled in stand-up comedy.
