Stephen's background in trading-an industry that functions on principles of meticulous precision and efficiency-contrasted sharply with the massive inefficiencies of the pharmaceutical and medical industries, granting him a unique vantage point from which to design a sleeker, more efficient way of providing quality medical care.

The public received Dermacare with open arms, proving that people were eager for reliable alternatives to the lethargy of the standard medical system. Committed to the belief that telemedicine was the way of the future and knowing that Sildenafil and Tadalafil were coming off patent, Stephen set about building another telehealth company to concentrate on men's health.

In 2017, he and co-founder Dr. Jovanovich created BlueChew, a company whose mission is to help men have healthier lives and better sex without the stigmas of Erectile Dysfunction. The BlueChew's launch was a dramatic success, with over $1M in revenue in its first couple of months alone. In order to focus full-time on BlueChew, Stephen shut down Dermacare shortly thereafter.

Having built Dermacare and BlueChew from a two-man office in a storage facility to a company of 250+ employees that has served over 2 million patients, he appreciates the daily challenges of building a unique business and brand in a highly competitive market. His dedication to finding better ways of doing things permeates every part of his life, from team building to customer service and personal relationships. He believes that the best ideas will always win; the challenge is finding the idea and dedicating yourself to it.
  • Austin, TX
  • JoinedOctober 5, 2023