100 Most Influential People in Healthcare - 2024

Bento’s mission for his company: Free people from pain. Since 2015, Sword Health has been his focus. While working on a PhD in electrical engineering, Bento designed a digital therapist using artificial intelligence technology, aimed at treating musculoskeletal pain. It launched in the U.S. in 2020, followed by a platform in 2023 geared toward predicting, preventing and treating discomfort. This year, Bento spearheaded the introduction of Phoenix, which is an AI-powered conversational tool, and Outcome Pricing, a model that ties the cost of care to measurable clinical results. He also led the company through a $130 million funding round, raising its valuation to $3 billion. Additionally, he played an instrumental role in the launch of the Sword Foundation, aimed at bringing AI tools to underserved communities and supporting innovative research.