Venture capitalists are actively looking to invest in entrepreneurs that our developing innovation solutions to improve health outcomes, access, and affordability. But the healthcare sector fundamentally differs, as it comprises a variety of stakeholders who must be on board to introduce new technology solutions. In this episode, we explore the unique aspects of healthcare that VCs must consider and strategies regarding how to best navigate this unique space.

First, Dale Van Demark discusses what makes the healthcare sector unique and how we can incent VCs and entrepreneurs to fund and develop solutions to enhance health equity. Then, Brian McGough explores the future of health venture capital and which investment trends will endure.

Dale Van Demark is a partner at McDermott Will & Emery, advising on strategic transactions and digital health matters in the health, life sciences, and technology industries.

Brian McGough is the Senior Managing Director at Ziegler.

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Sectors around us are evolving and leaning into digital transformation. But many entrepreneurs are worried that healthcare is not transforming fast enough, while other sectors are leverage digital solutions to accelerate transformation. In this episode, we hear from entrepreneurs to find out what areas of healthcare are ripe for innovation, how entrepreneurs can center their business models around health equity and give advice to entrepreneurs entering the healthcare innovation space.

First, Dr. Chris Gibbons shares the state of healthcare innovation and highlights the most promising opportunities. Then, Taylor McPartland shares how to run a startup that emphasis the importance of health equity. Lastly, Dr. Ian Tong provides insights regarding what entrepreneurs need to consider when developing a business or solutions that impact all communities.

Dr. Chris Gibbons is the Chief Health Innovation Adviser at the Federal Communications Commission and founder of the Greystone Group.

Taylor McPartland is the CEO of Scale Health.

Dr. Ian Tong is the former Chief Medical Adviser of Included Health.

Healthcare innovations may have the power to change health outcomes for patients, but these innovations only matter if everyone has reliable access to them. With today’s current broadband infrastructure, rural and urban communities still struggle with consistent access. In this episode, industry and government leaders discuss how broadband access impacts health equity and how we can build a more robust broadband infrastructure so that all communities can access digital health solutions.

First, Mignon Clyburn shares the current state of broadband and the barriers that lead to broadband access challenges. Then, Dr. David Rhew presents potential solutions to increase broadband access, including 5G and digital literacy. Lastly, Broderick Johnson shares the strategies Comcast is employing to partner with local communities to increase broadband access and affordability.

Mignon Clyburn is the Former Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission.

Dr. David Rhew is the Chief Medical Officer of Microsoft.

Broderick Johnson is Comcast's Executive Vice President of Public Policy and Digital Equity. He is also the Former White House Cabinet Secretary. Broderick Johnson (comcast.com)

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