The Critical Role of Venture in Healthcare Innovation

11/03/22 • 33 min

Healthcare innovations are improving health outcomes in the United States, and the venture capital industry is leading the way through investment in groundbreaking medical technology. In this episode, we explore what startups need to know about breaking into the healthcare space, navigating government regulations and policies, and developing new systems that do no harm.

Vineeta Agarwala, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, shares how startups can navigate the challenges in creating better health outcomes, if regulations are a help or a hindrance, and how Washington policymakers can be a better partner in advancing health innovations.

Mohamad Makhzoumi, Managing General Partner of Healthcare at New Enterprises Associates, discusses how startups are improving underserved communities access to healthcare, how to create a system that incentivizes disruptive companies to enter the space, and how to deliver lower cost, higher quality healthcare.

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