How Thrive Global's latest deal puts it on a path to health care

Arianna Huffington's Thrive Global is eyeing greater expansion into clinical operations with its latest acquisition of artificial intelligence platform Boundless Mind. Thrive was founded as a way to end the stress and burnout associated with the demands of the modern workplace, primarily from people being constantly plugged in. The acquisition of Boundless Mind -- which uses technology to interpret and influence behavior -- could nudge Thrive toward deeper involvement in health care. It's a path the tech company has been pursuing since its founding back in November 2016. At that time, Thrive was looking to partner with a South African company with insurance partners across the world, but the arrangement didn't work out.