Bet On Yourself
Patty Post: Empowering You to Bet on Yourself and Unlock Possibilities through Self-Improvement, Goal Setting, and a Sober Lifestyle."
MEET PATTY
I’m Patty Post—Founder and CEO of Checkable, mom of three, wife, and passionate yogi. My mission is simple: I want you to bet on yourself just like I did. Whether it’s building a business, taking control of your health, or striving for personal growth, I’m here to motivate, inspire, and share the strategies that have helped me succeed in both entrepreneurship and life.
The story of Checkable begins in September 2019, when I took the leap and started full-time on a mission to empower moms to diagnose strep throat from the comfort of home and get a prescription without needing to visit a clinic.
Managing a family is hard enough—when someone gets sick, the uncertainty about whether to spend the time and money on a clinic visit or wait at home can make it even harder. We’ve all experienced taking time off, only to be told, “It’s a viral infection; get some rest and stay hydrated.” It’s frustrating, and through conversations with other moms, I realized I wasn’t alone. After buying strep tests online that weren’t designed for home use, I decided to take action—and that’s how Checkable was born.
Through of journey of building Checkable I’ve leaned into personal development and found myself and discovered I’m a better woman, wife, mom and founder when I don’t consume alcohol. It’s part of my story and I hope to equip you with information and strategies that have worked for me.
Executed the first at-home
strep test clinical trial
Launched 11 products
in 18 months
Built a custom app complete
with telemedicine
Raised $10M
(dilutive and dilutive funding)
Moved my family from MN to NoDak to pursue a friendlier entrepreneur environment
Did not quit
How I Bet on Myself
“When life gives you lemons, use the seeds to plant an entire orchard.” – Anon
MY STORY
Since I started Checkable, I’ve raised $11 million in both dilutive and non-dilutive funding to advance the research, development, and commercialization of the strep test. Amid it all, my husband supported my bold decision to relocate our family from the Minneapolis suburbs to West Fargo, North Dakota, to leverage new funding opportunities when COVID impacted the market.
Running a startup has been an incredible five-year journey—both exhilarating and terrifying. There are days when the stress feels overwhelming, and sometimes curling up in bed is the best remedy! But through it all, the rewards far outweigh the challenges.
The Post Family
One of my proudest personal achievements was giving up alcohol on October 26, 2021. This decision allowed me to be fully present with my family and gain clarity on the next steps for Checkable. Breaking the cycle of wine consumption and brain fog was transformative—my marriage and relationship with my kids improved, and I became more attuned to my body, addressing symptoms I had previously masked. Today, I’m in better shape than I was at 22. I truly bet on myself, and I want you to do the same.
My journey of sobriety has taught me invaluable lessons about entrepreneurship, personal growth, fitness, cooking, and deepened my faith. I hope what I’ve discovered and applied in my life and business will inspire you to make every day an opportunity to excel.
While I’ve always believed in this philosophy, I didn’t fully live it until now. Maybe it’s maturity, experience, or the clarity that comes with sobriety—or maybe it’s midlife wisdom. If I could go back, I’d tell my younger self to slow down, stop trying to keep up with others, and trust in the Lord’s plan. If my experiences and outlook help even one person, that’s a win.
