EP 128: Squire Servance - Beyond Profit: Venture Capital’s Key Role in Solving Health Disparities
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🚀 Investing with Impact: Squire Servance on Health Equity & Venture Capital Unlock the power of venture capital to address health disparities and drive positive social change.  In this insightful episode, we speak with Squire Servance, founder of health equity fund Syridex Bio.  Discover his unique approach to investing in companies tackling underserved health needs, proving that profitability and purpose can coexist. 🎙️ What's in the Episode: 1️⃣ Investing in Overlooked Markets: Learn how health disparities create massive untapped opportunities for innovation and investment. 2️⃣ The Power of Diversity:  Squire Servance explains why investing in diverse founders and solutions yields better outcomes for both society and investors. 3️⃣ Data-Driven Impact:  Discover how Servance evaluates companies to ensure they drive both health equity progress and financial returns. 👨‍💼 About Squire Servance: Squire Servance is a visionary VC on a mission to accelerate health equity while generating transformative returns. His commitment to investing in solutions for underserved populations offers a powerful blueprint for venture capital that creates a healthier, more equitable world. 🎥  Watch this episode to gain valuable insights into how venture capital can be a force for good. Squire Servance's perspective is essential for impact-driven investors and anyone interested in the intersection of health and innovation. 💡 LINKS TO MORE CONTENT Host: Christian Soschner 📌 Quotes: (00:08:10) "The love just kind of grew, grew from there." (00:39:02) "Accelerating health equity, while generating returns, transforms lives and society." (00:57:45) "You can do good and do well by directing capitalism towards health equity." (01:17:35) "We're leaving money on the table by not investing in diverse founders." (01:25:46) "Everyone has blind spots; that's why diverse teams perform better." (01:45:29) "There's no shortcut for success." ⏰ Timestamps: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:02:42) The Genesis of a Life Sciences Revolution (00:08:48) Blueprint to Venture Capital: Squire's Journey (00:15:11) Igniting Change: The Genesis of a Health Equity Fund Amidst COVID (00:27:09) Venture Capital's Role in Bridging Health Disparities: A New Focus (00:28:58) Market Volatility: A Contrarian VC's Perspective (00:33:52) Health Equity as a Massive Global Market (00:48:00) The Evolution of Biotech Funding: From Genentech to Today (00:54:45) Tackling Health Equity: The Need for Collective Action (00:56:48) Harnessing Capitalism for Health Equity (01:03:30) The Role of Social Media and AI in Advancing Biotech Ventures (01:10:18) The Digital Footprint: How Online Presence Shapes VC Decisions (01:16:26) The Underrepresentation Crisis in VC Funding (01:24:54) Investing with a Broader Vision: (01:29:32) Investing in Health Equity (01:42:18) Expandin How to Start a Podcast Guide: The Complete GuideLearn how to plan, record, and launch your podcast with this illustrated guide. Coaching Conversations in 2024In 2024 we're going to be going to monthly themes and I would also encourage you to...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the Show. Join the Podcast Newsletter: Link
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