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How Venture Capital is Helping to Innovate Healthcare

How Venture Capital is Helping to Innovate Healthcare

Update: 2024-03-12
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In today's episode, we have two VCs in the studio, Dr. Tara Bishop and Eileen Tanghal, co-founders of Black Opal Ventures, who discuss their strategic focus of supporting startups that are driving innovation at the intersection of technology and healthcare.

We explore the genesis of Black Opal Ventures and how the duo, who met as freshman 30 years ago at MIT, took a leap of faith, ultimately raising $63 million for their fund.

Discussion highlights:

  • How their unique backgrounds converged in a shared vision for funding impactful innovation in healthcare
  • Their passion for building a future where automation/AI drives down costs, making healthcare more accessible
  • Why we are now on the cusp of a massive wave of evolution in the healthcare industry
  • Black Opal Ventures’ portfolio, ranging from next-gen wearables to novel solutions for diagnosing lung cancer
  • Where Founders in this space should be focused and their thoughts on how to achieve success

The episode gives listeners a captivating glimpse into the journey of two visionary leaders shaping the future of healthcare.

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Stay connected with our host, Kate Adams, here on LinkedIn!
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How Venture Capital is Helping to Innovate Healthcare

How Venture Capital is Helping to Innovate Healthcare

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