John Kepley

John Kepley

Founder & CEO | AI-Powered Healthcare Training | Multi-Company Operator | INC 500 Alumnus

I specialize in

Founder Advice
Mental Health
Marketing & GTM
Growth
First customers
Hiring
Investor intros
Fundraising strategy

Battle-tested founder helping CEOs scale beyond founder dependency

About me

Founder, Operator & CEO of BRLLANT I help founders scale companies beyond founder dependency. Over the past 25+ years, I’ve built and led companies across healthcare, technology, SaaS, manufacturing, and hospitality — from startup stage through growth, operational scale, and exit. Today, I lead BRLLANT while actively building and operating multiple companies, including Solved Healthcare, an AI-powered healthcare training platform, and Gather & Thyme Restaurant Group. Because I’m still in the trenches as an operator, my approach is grounded in execution, not theory. Most founders eventually hit the same wall: The company cannot grow further without everything depending on them. I work with founders to solve the operational, strategic, and leadership bottlenecks that keep businesses stuck in survival mode. Areas I help founders navigate: • Founder-led sales and GTM strategy • Scaling operations and accountability systems • Leadership team development • Strategic growth and market expansion • Healthcare AI and regulated-market execution • Enterprise partnerships and business development • Capital readiness and investor positioning • Escaping “Founder Jail” and regaining strategic focus Background & Recognition: • Founder & CEO of multiple companies over 25+ years • Inc. 500 / 5000 entrepreneur • 40 Under 40 recipient • EO leadership experience • Advisor to startups and growth-stage leadership teams I work best with ambitious founders building companies in complex industries who need clarity, operational structure, and scalable growth systems.

You'll get advice on

  • Healthcare AI Go-To-Market Strategy
  • Founder-Led Sales & Business Development
  • Bootstrapping & Early-Stage Startup Growth
  • Operational Execution & Scaling Teams
  • Regaining time, vision, and momentum

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