Dr. Peter Rawlek

Founder and CEO; GoGet.FIt

Peter is a seasoned professional in developing innovative health and social business solutions, drawing on a comprehensive background of over 25 years in emergency medicine. His entrepreneurial endeavors include founding three impactful ventures: a successful social enterprise with over 20 employees and a decade of sustained success, a digital health start-up focused on scalable lifestyle prevention outcomes, and a digital platform connecting individuals worldwide through exercise, reminiscent of the early concept of "Meetup" before widespread adoption.

Known for his visionary approach, Peter excels in identifying practical solutions to complex health challenges. His commitment to problem-solving is marked by a determined and analytical approach. Recently appointed as the first physician embedded within a large city school district of 60,000 students, Peter has two key mandates: addressing sedentary lifestyles among students and rectifying healthcare access inequities for those in immediate need within the school system.

With a problem-based mindset cultivated through diverse roles such as an emergency physician, STARS flight physician, and rural medical director, Peter confronts challenges with unwavering determination. His resilience is demonstrated through international competition as a Canadian badminton team member, dedicated service as the U of A Medical Class of ’94 class president, leadership in demanding medical situations, and active involvement in numerous committees driving initiatives towards success.

Peter's primary focus is on addressing the prevalence of Lifestyle Modifiable Diseases in North American societies, impacting healthcare resources and costs. He advocates for scalable solutions leveraging the digital space to minimize workflow disruptions while maximizing positive outcomes in communities. From Peter's perspective, a solution exists, and he is dedicated to its realization.