The Mike Litton Experience

The Mike Litton Experience


Building Humana, Caregiving, and Leadership Lessons with David Jones

January 09, 2026

In this powerful and deeply human episode of The Mike Litton Experience, Mike Litton sits down with David Jones—venture capitalist, civic leader, healthcare innovator, and son of David A. Jones Sr., the co-founder of Humana.

David shares an extraordinary journey that spans building one of America’s largest healthcare companies, navigating the complex realities of caregiving at the end of life, and learning timeless leadership lessons shaped by service, entrepreneurship, and family legacy.

Viewers will gain rare insight into:

The founding and growth of Humana, from nursing homes to hospitals to insurance

Leadership under pressure and the importance of decisive action

The broken complexity of the U.S. healthcare system—through the lens of a caregiver

The critical role of palliative care and care coordination

Loneliness, resilience, and hope for caregivers

David’s venture capital work and commitment to meaningful innovation

The story behind his father’s memoir, Always Moving Forward

Civic leadership, philanthropy, and building a legacy that lasts generations

This episode is raw, thoughtful, and deeply relevant for anyone interested in leadership, healthcare, entrepreneurship, caregiving, or making a meaningful impact.

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