Investing in Groundbreaking Women-Led Healthcare Tech Startups with Jennifer Mandelbaum of Halogen Ventures
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Investing in Groundbreaking Women-Led Healthcare Tech Startups with Jennifer Mandelbaum of Halogen Ventures
The next billion-dollar women-led healthcare technology is out there. How do we find it? That’s the job of Jennifer Mandelbaum, Partner at Halogen Ventures. Halogen is an early stage venture capital fund investing in consumer technology companies led by women. Hear the stories behind Halogen Ventures’ impressive portfolio, its focus on investing in the future of families, how the Halogen team is partnering with the state of Alabama, how consumer healthcare trends have changed in recent years, and what Jennifer looks for in founders to develop solutions for important concerns. Tune in to this episode to learn about catalyzing growth for women-led healthcare tech startups. This episode covers everything from venture capital to Innovate Alabama. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:
What makes Halogen Ventures special?
How does Halogen Ventures decide where to invest?
Why did Halogen Ventures invest in Teal Health?
Which states are investing in women’s healthcare?
How are consumers changing as it relates to women’s healthcare?
Tune in to this episode to learn about catalyzing growth for women-led healthcare tech startups.
Show Notes
Investing in Groundbreaking Women-Led Healthcare Tech Startups with Jennifer Mandelbaum of Halogen Ventures
[1:07] Welcome to Business of the V
[1:53] Learn more about Halogen Ventures, Halogen Ventures on LinkedIn, Jennifer Mandelbaum, and the Innovate Alabama Study
[2:15] What makes Halogen Ventures special?
[4:25] How does Alyssa integrate a variety of offerings into her practice?
[6:18] How is Halogen Ventures partnering with the state of Alabama?
[7:12] Today’s Hot Flash and other stats from The Commonwealth Fund
[7:30] How does Halogen Ventures decide where to invest?
[10:15] Why did Halogen Ventures invest in Teal Health?
[13:35] Which states are investing in women’s healthcare?
[18:04] How are consumers changing as it relates to women’s healthcare?
[19:24] How early did Halogen Ventures invest in Everlywell?
[20:48] What does Halogen Ventures look for in founders?
[25:53] How much should founders think about their exit strategy?
[28:04] What happened with Silicon Valley Bank (SVB)?
[29:58] What types of companies will Halogen Ventures invest in in the future?
[31:25] Learn more about Halogen Ventures, Halogen Ventures on LinkedIn, Jennifer Mandelbaum, and the Innovate Alabama Study
[32:04] Subscribe to Business of the V and learn more at BusinessOfTheV.com
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Dr. Alyssa Dweck & Rachel Braun Scherl are here to introduce you to the most fascinating inventors, investors, thought leaders, and healthcare professionals who are in the Business of the V. If you are a woman, know a woman, have a business, or care about your v health and wellness, this is the podcast for you.
Who are Dr. Alyssa Dweck & Rachel Braun Scherl?
Dr. Alyssa Dweck is a gynecologist, surgeon, and author. She’s an expert on V health who explores what’s on other women’s minds when it comes to periods, hormones, breasts, butts, and sex.
Rachel Braun Scherl is a marketing strategist, business builder, and vagipreneur - a person in the business of women’s sexual and reproductive health. It’s complicated!