On this episode of StartUp Health NOW, dive into a compelling conversation with Lee Shapiro, managing partner of 7wire Ventures, as he unravels the complexities of digital health investment in today’s challenging market. Discover how successful healthcare startups are adapting to a landscape marked by IPO stagnation and reduced funding streams.
Modern healthcare is under growing pressure to evolve. Longer life expectancies, rising rates of chronic disease, and a widening disconnect between consumer expectations and traditional care models are driving the need for change. In this context, the emerging longevity sector offers a new lens through which to rethink health. Rather than focusing solely on lifespan, longevity emphasizes healthspan—the number of years individuals remain healthy and active. Through advances in diagnostics, biotechnology, therapeutics, AI, and digital health platforms, this field aims to slow, prevent, and even reverse age-related decline.
I had the opportunity to speak with Kirk Czonstka, SVP of Strategic Alliances at Garner Health. We share a common goal: to deliver high quality, affordable healthcare for all.
The healthcare industry stands at a pivotal moment. Facing complex challenges including labor shortages, clinician burnout, declining profitability, and low satisfaction, healthcare stakeholders are eager for solutions that can improve efficiency and effectiveness. During this time of heightened strain, generative AI presents a transformative opportunity. Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence that can create new content and ideas, including text, images, audio, code, etc. based on patterns learned from large datasets.
The healthcare industry stands at a pivotal moment. Facing complex challenges including labor shortages, clinician burnout, declining profitability, and low satisfaction, healthcare stakeholders are eager for solutions that can improve efficiency and effectiveness. During this time of heightened strain, generative AI presents a transformative opportunity. Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence that can create new content and ideas, including text, images, audio, code, etc. based on patterns learned from large datasets.
As we move into 2025, the healthcare industry is positioned for even more significant change. The rapid growth of digital health solutions will continue to redefine care. With rising consumer demand for personalized, accessible treatments and new regulatory frameworks coming into play, we are entering an era where technology and healthcare are more intertwined than ever before. At 7wire Ventures, we see 2025 as a year of continued growth, with evolving opportunities across the sector.
2022 presented both familiar and novel challenges for the industry. Following a year of unprecedented funding, skyrocketing valuations, and a record number of IPOs, the digital health sector experienced a pullback amid shaky economic waters in 2022.
We’re excited to officially kick off recruiting for our 7wireVentures 2022 MBA Summer Internship Program!
2022 presented both familiar and novel challenges for the industry. Following a year of unprecedented funding, skyrocketing valuations, and a record number of IPOs, the digital health sector experienced a pullback amid shaky economic waters in 2022.
2022 presented both familiar and novel challenges for the industry. Following a year of unprecedented funding, skyrocketing valuations, and a record number of IPOs, the digital health sector experienced a pullback amid shaky economic waters in 2022.