Brenda Schmidt
Chief Executive Officer
Startups, Innovation
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Listen to Brenda’s Podcast!
On September 19, 2020, Brenda Schmidt sat down with Brian Thomas of The Digital Executive to discuss her career and passion for startups. She shares her story on how she is creating new success stories, one startup at a time with a unique, but repeatable process.
Brenda Schmidt is the CEO of Coplex, a venture builder that focuses on developing tech startups through collaboration with entrepreneurs, industry experts, and corporations. With an extensive background in health technology and entrepreneurship, Schmidt is recognized for her leadership in transforming complex industries through innovation.
Before joining Coplex, Schmidt founded Solera Health, a digital platform that connects individuals with chronic health conditions to community-based programs, helping to reduce healthcare costs and improve outcomes. Under her leadership, Solera became a leader in health management, pioneering innovative solutions to address chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity. Schmidt’s experience in scaling Solera equipped her with valuable insights into startup development, which she now applies at Coplex.
At Coplex, Schmidt drives the company’s mission to create high-growth, scalable startups in a collaborative environment. The firm’s venture-building model enables early-stage companies to gain access to experienced entrepreneurs, technologists, and investors, helping them navigate the complexities of launching and growing a business. Schmidt’s leadership at Coplex reflects her commitment to fostering innovation, especially in areas such as health tech, fintech, and enterprise software.
Schmidt is also active in various advisory roles and nonprofit initiatives, supporting efforts that aim to improve healthcare and support entrepreneurial ecosystems. She is widely regarded as an advocate for women in tech and leadership, emphasizing the importance of diversity and inclusion in building sustainable companies.
Through her roles at both Solera and Coplex, Brenda Schmidt has become a respected leader in the startup and venture-building community, known for her ability to drive innovation and create lasting impact in the healthcare and technology sectors.
