FASTx Partners Certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
FASTx Partners is proud to announce that we are certified as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation's leading third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women. WBENC Certification is the gold standard for women-owned business certification in the United States.
"Women are often underrepresented in healthcare technology,” said Chris Grasso, FASTx Partners Founder. “Being a WBENC-Certified organization will help open doors. For me, it’s not just about business growth; it’s about amplifying our collective impact, creating pathways for other women entrepreneurs, and strengthening the communities we serve"
The WBENC standard of certification is a meticulous process, including an in-depth review of the business and a site inspection. The certification process is designed to confirm the business is at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by a woman or women, and that the business has appropriate structure and strategic business planning and implementation in place.
By including women-owned businesses among their suppliers, corporations and government agencies demonstrate their commitment to fostering diversity and the continued development of their supplier diversity programs, which in turn empowers women as leaders and brings about a more diverse, balanced and sustainable economy.
WBENC Certification combined with professional development and engagement in the WBENC network provides unsurpassed opportunities year-round, both virtually and in-person, for women-owned businesses to grow and expand their business and innovation through events, programming and connections with major corporations and other WBEs.
FASTx Partners was founded by Chris Grasso in 2024 with a clear mission: to help healthcare and mission-driven organizations achieve operational excellence and embrace innovation with confidence. With over 30 years of leadership experience in healthcare technology, operations, and strategy, Chris recognized a critical need for practical, forward-thinking solutions that improve performance across all aspects of healthcare including technology, analytics, AI, cybersecurity, clinical operations, population health, and digital transformation.
FASTx Partners bridges the gap between strategic vision and real-world execution delivering expertise in IT governance, cybersecurity, data analytics, and AI adoption, while also addressing the operational and clinical realities that shape success. Our work helps organizations streamline workflows, strengthen security, improve patient care, and leverage technology for better outcomes. We provide fractional executive advisory services, consulting, and AI strategy and implementation support tailored to the realities of safety-net care. Our team offers a rare multidisciplinary blend of expertise across technology, clinical operations, finance, cybersecurity, project management, and organizational leadership. We specialize in helping FQHCs and non-profits translate innovation into solutions that are operationally practical, compliant, and built for long-term sustainability.
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