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In this episode of Investing for Doctors, Dr Bi Mian sits down with venture capitalist Samar Mcheileh, Managing Partner at Scale Investors, to explore one of the biggest blind spots in the investing world, why venture capital is missing half the market.

Samar reveals how female-led startups receive less than 4% of global funding despite consistently outperforming, and why this gap represents a $10 trillion opportunity hiding in plain sight. She explains how Scale’s new fund is backing women founders in healthcare, disability, climate, and the care economy, turning lived experience into high-impact, high-return innovation.

For doctors, this episode opens a new lens on investing. It’s about using your capital to fund the very problems you see on the frontlines, diversifying beyond property or shares, and supporting ideas that create both financial and social returns.

If you’ve ever wondered how venture capital really works, or how doctors can take part in the next wave of innovation, this conversation will expand your definition of what smart investing looks like.

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Hook/Intro

02:09 Introduction to Samara Mcheileh and Female-Focused Fund

02:48 Samar's Journey as Medical Angel

06:27 What does investing mean for Samar

10:10 Journey into Venture Capital and Gender Dynamics

16:56 Economic Opportunity and Market Inefficiencies

28:02 Fund Structure and Investor Support

36:22 Conclusion/Outro

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SHOW NOTES LINKS

https://ifdgroup.com.au/ 

https://doctorbi.com.au/ 

https://au.linkedin.com/in/mian-bi

https://www.linkedin.com/in/samarmcheileh/

https://scaleinvestors.com.au/

https://www.instagram.com/scaleinvestors/

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DISCLAIMER

The information provided in this podcast is for general purposes only and should not be considered personal advice. Always consult with qualified professionals or experts in the relevant field for personalised advice tailored to your specific situation.