How does venture capital support early-stage health innovation companies, and how can we balance the pursuit of profitability with the need to prioritize patient outcomes in the healthcare industry?

Lee Shapiro is the Managing Partner of 7wireVentures, a Chicago-based venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage companies in the healthcare and technology sectors. Lee has over 35 years of experience in the healthcare industry, including serving as the President and CEO of Allscripts.

On this episode of “Live at ViVE,” Lee joins host Dr. Gautam Gulati to discuss the exciting advancements in the healthcare landscape and the role of venture capital in advancing innovation.

Lee discusses how venture capital can support early-stage health innovation companies by balancing the pursuit of profitability with the need to prioritize patient outcomes.

Listen in to learn how venture capital firms like 7wireVentures are driving innovation, transforming delivery, and shaping the future of healthcare.

Topics Covered

The challenges facing early-stage health innovation companies and how venture capital can support them
Strategies for balancing the pursuit of profitability with the need to prioritize patient outcomes in the healthcare industry
The importance of partnerships between investors and entrepreneurs in driving innovation
The impact of emerging technologies, such as AI on the healthcare industry
The benefits and challenges of investing in healthcare startups, from both an investor and entrepreneur perspective
Lee's vision for the future of healthcare innovation and the role of venture capital in shaping it

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Connect with Dr. Gautam Gulati & Dr. Jessica Shepherd & Dr. Jessica Shepherd

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Dr. Shepherd on LinkedIn

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Resources

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S2 Ep4: The Role of Venture Capital in Advancing Healthcare Innovation with Lee Shapiro