Paul Elsass

About Paul Elsass

I’m all about health and business.For 20+ years, I’ve helped growth-stage health companies break into the employer market, close game-changing deals, and turn early traction into long-term revenue.Today, I lead U.S. business development at **Embla Health**, a Danish digital clinic pioneering a more sustainable model for weight care. One that actually improves whole-person health.Our approach combines behavior-first coaching with microdosed GLP-1s to deliver outsized outcomes across weight, mental health, and cardiometabolic risk — at a fraction of the cost of traditional programs.My focus is helping self-funded employers, TPAs, and brokers bring this smarter model to life — no plan integration needed. Embla is a fully managed benefit that launches in days, engages at scale, and delivers results that stick.We’re already live with smaller entities and major health systems looking for GLP-1 coverage that’s clinically strong, financially responsible, and built for the long haul.Let’s connect if- You’re under pressure to offer GLP-1s — but worried about runaway costs- You’ve seen vendors sell “weight loss” but offer no strategy for long-term maintenance- You want lasting results across weight, A1c, and emotional health — not just while meds are prescribed- You need a benefit that actually works for both your members *and* your margins

Experience

1. Vice President of Business Development

   Embla

   Jul 2024 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Embla Health is a Danish-based startup, focused on finding the root cause for weight gain, and leading individuals to better health, which they can maintain for a lifetime. Embla\'s innovative technology, app, lifestyle & behavior coaching, and microdosing techniques with GLP-1 medications have been proven in 6 studies to drive healthier weight loss that is sustainable, and which can be maintained after graduating off of medications. I lead business development in the US, and we launched in January of 2025.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  B.S., Kinesiology

• Northern Arizona University

  M.S., Management & Health Promotion

Skills

• Marketing Strategy
• Social Media
• Direct Sales
• Salesforce.com
• Exercise Physiology
• Account Management
• Strategy
• Health Education
• Start-Ups
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Healthcare
• Business Development
• Business Strategy
• Sales Process
• Wellness Coaching
• Lead Generation
• Consultative Sales Professional
• Research
• Wellness
• Overall Wellness
• Health
• Management
• Fitness
• Sports Nutrition
• Employee Wellness
• Fitness Consulting
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Public Speaking
• Coaching
• Program Management
• Healthcare Information Technology (Hit)
• Exercise Prescription
• Sales Management
• Leadership
• Wellbeing
• Marketing
• Business Process Improvement
• Strength & Conditioning