Venture Capital in HealthTech: A Conversation with Amit Garg

Join us on this enlightening episode of the Delta HealthTech Podcast as we dive deep into the world of healthcare innovation through the lens of venture capital (VC)

Roupen Odabashian, a dedicated physician and podcaster, hosts Amit Garge, a seasoned technology professional with over two decades in Silicon Valley focusing on seed-stage investments in digital health.

In this episode, you'll discover:

🚀 The exciting trends and opportunities in digital health.

🩺 The role of physicians in shaping healthcare startups.

💡 Strategies for evaluating and investing in health tech ventures.

🤖 How AI is transforming healthcare practices.

🌍 Insights from global healthcare systems and their impact on investment strategies.

🏥 The challenges and triumphs of driving innovation in healthcare.

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/tIletOOwEi0

Timestamps:

00:01 - Introduction by Roupen Odabashian

01:33 - Guest Introduction and Acknowledgment

01:36 - Discussing Startups and Investments in Healthcare

01:54 - Exploring the Scope of Digital Health

04:14 - The Role of Physicians in Healthcare Startups

04:31 - Investment Focus on Software in Healthcare

06:31 - Importance of Team Composition in Healthcare Startups

08:50 - Assessing Startup Pitches and Memorable Pitches

13:23 - Challenges and Realities of HealthTech Investment

16:44 - Addressing Healthcare Challenges with Technology

18:28 - Future Perspectives on Cancer Treatment and Prevention

23:59 - Evaluating Early-Stage Companies in Healthcare

27:08 - Administrative Challenges in Healthcare

29:08 - AI Applications in Healthcare

34:09 - The Ideal of Preventive and Inbound Healthcare

35:46 - Discussing the Complexities of Healthcare Administration

37:56 - Challenges in Healthcare Innovation and Market Entry

39:08 - Discussing the Broader Challenges Faced by HealthTech Companies

43:18 - Personal Experience and Impact on Investment Choices

47:58 - Building Sustainable Businesses with a Mission

49:10 - Closing Thoughts and Ways to Connect with Tao Ventures

Roupen Odabashian:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roupen-odabashian-183aaa142/

X: https://twitter.com/RoupenMD

Email: roupen@deltahealth.tech

Amit Garg:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amgarg/

Tau Ventures:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tauventures/

Website: https://tauventures.com/