Taking Notes with NextGen

NextGen Venture Partners

Introducing our new podcast, Taking Notes with NextGen! In this bi-monthly series, we sit down with someone from the NextGen network to learn more about their background, where they work today, and insights they have from the industries they lead. Whether a founder, a Venture Partner, or a friend of NextGen, we hope to tap into their expertise and share it with you.

  1. Mike Hanlon, Founder & CEO of Abett (HR and Healthcare Fintech)

    26/06/2024

    Mike Hanlon, Founder & CEO of Abett (HR and Healthcare Fintech)

    In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, host Jon Bassett (Managing Partner at NextGen) interviews Mike Hanlon, Founder and CEO of Abett, where NextGen Venture Partners is a proud investor. Abett empowers employers with the information they need to be more savvy consumers of healthcare. Employers are the largest payers for healthcare in the country, but the data they receive from their vendors often leaves them without the info and tools they need to be smart purchasers. Jon and Mike discuss Abett’s mission to change that as well as the state of information security and AI in healthcare. Disclosures: The information contained in this podcast is for informational purposes only, and is not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Any performance or projections contained herein may be significantly affected by future events. Any opinions, assumptions, assessments, statements or the like regarding future events, or which are forward looking constitute only subjective views and beliefs should not be relied on and are subject to change due to a variety of factors including fluctuating market conditions and economic factors. Abett is a NGVP Fund III portfolio company. Abett represents one of many companies in which the fund is invested and is not representative of the full portfolio. Prior access to investment opportunities and co-investment opportunities may not exist in future funds. Abett is not affiliated with the fund. Investments may be available for accredited investors and qualified purchasers only. Private equity investments are characterized by a high degree of risk, volatility and illiquidity due, among other things, to the nature of the investments. A prospective investor should thoroughly review the confidential information contained herein and in the offering materials pertaining to any investment, and carefully consider whether such an investment is suitable to the investor’s financial situation and goals.

    31 min
  2. Ben Lewis & Jon Sockell, Co-Founders of Ensis.ai (AI for GovCon)

    07/05/2024

    Ben Lewis & Jon Sockell, Co-Founders of Ensis.ai (AI for GovCon)

    In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, host Jon Bassett (Managing Partner at NextGen) interviews Ben Lewis and Jon Sockell, Co-Founders of Ensis.ai, where NextGen Venture Partners is a proud investor. Ensis leverages Generative AI to assist government contractors in responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), as well as managing other solicitations and contract agreements. Before founding Ensis, Ben and Jon established Limbix Health, a NextGen Fund II portfolio company offering digital therapeutics aimed at alleviating symptoms of depression in teens and young adults. Following its acquisition by Big Health, a leader in non-drug digital treatments for mental health, they turned their attention to the government contracting arena. This market sees nearly $700 billion in annual domestic spending. In this podcast, Ben and Jon share what inspired them to develop this innovative solution and their ambitious vision for Ensis's growth. Disclaimers: The information contained in this podcast is for informational purposes only, and is not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Any performance or projections contained herein may be significantly affected by future events. Any opinions, assumptions, assessments, statements or the like regarding future events, or which are forward looking constitute only subjective views and beliefs should not be relied on and are subject to change due to a variety of factors including fluctuating market conditions and economic factors. Ensis.ai is a NGVP Fund III portfolio company. Ensis.ai represents one of many companies in which the fund is invested and is not representative of the full portfolio. Prior access to investment opportunities and co-investment opportunities may not exist in future funds. Ensis.ai is not affiliated with the fund. Investments may be available for accredited investors and qualified purchasers only.

    21 min
  3. Jero Beccar, Co-Founder & CEO of Hyka (Collaborative Care Platform for Mental Health)

    20/07/2023

    Jero Beccar, Co-Founder & CEO of Hyka (Collaborative Care Platform for Mental Health)

    In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, host and Managing Partner Dan Mindus interviews Jero Beccar, Co-Founder and CEO of Hyka.io, where NextGen Venture Partners is a proud investor. Hyka offers a platform that helps healthcare providers connect their patients with vetted speciality psychiatry clinics. Jero and Dan speak about why these clinics are underutilized for depression and other conditions, and various types of specialty treatments such as brain stimulation and ketamine. Disclaimers: The information contained in this podcast is for informational purposes only, and is not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Any performance or projections contained herein may be significantly affected by future events. Any opinions, assumptions, assessments, statements or the like regarding future events, or which are forward looking constitute only subjective views and beliefs should not be relied on and are subject to change due to a variety of factors including fluctuating market conditions and economic factors. Private equity investments are characterized by a high degree of risk, volatility and illiquidity due, among other things, to the nature of the investments. A prospective investor should thoroughly review the confidential information contained herein and in the offering materials pertaining to any investment, and carefully consider whether such an investment is suitable to the investor’s financial situation and goals. Investors should have the financial ability and willingness to accept the risks and lack of liquidity that are characteristic of these types of investments. No assurance can be given that any such opportunity’s investment objectives will be achieved or that investors will receive a return of any of their capital. Investors should pay particular attention to the risk factors described in the Memorandum pertaining to an investment opportunity.

    22 min

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Introducing our new podcast, Taking Notes with NextGen! In this bi-monthly series, we sit down with someone from the NextGen network to learn more about their background, where they work today, and insights they have from the industries they lead. Whether a founder, a Venture Partner, or a friend of NextGen, we hope to tap into their expertise and share it with you.