[Update: We have had some technical difficulties with our INVEST Now video sessions. The videos do not appear below currently, but the descriptions are still listed.]
Participate in the MedCity INVEST healthcare investing conference by watching parts of the event live online and following our Day 1 liveblog here. The first day of INVEST begins at 9 a.m. Tuesday.
The schedule of live broadcasts is listed here and will be shown in this post as they happen (all times are Eastern time). Also keep refreshing for other coverage from the conference all day. We’ll start posting updates as soon as the conference is underway.
4:20 PM: INVEST Now: Investment opportunities in Asia
Out-of-pocket compensation in some Asian healthcare systems present unique opportunities for investors and their portfolio companies. MedCity’s Meghana Keshavan interviewed Dr. Akhil Saklecha, Managing Director of Artiman Ventures.
3:35 PM: Keynote: Bobby Franklin, President & CEO, National Venture Capital Association
There are a growing number of funding opportunities for healthcare startups as well as fresh approaches to commercializing medical breakthroughs. Some of these shifts challenge outright the traditional approach of venture capital in the sector. Franklin provides a status update on venture capital in healthcare, and a vision of how venture is not only growing with the times but will remain a critical and central part of the success of America’s next great medical breakthroughs.
3:05 PM:
Our own @StephLBaum moderating a panel on future of direct-to-consumer biz models #mcinvest pic.twitter.com/NnEqEaPTKs
— MedCity News (@medcitynews) April 12, 2016
2:45 PM:
Brian Dalton of @BreakingMedia speaking at #mcinvest discussing areas of growth in life sciences. pic.twitter.com/DuyEODXtmO
— MedCity News (@medcitynews) April 12, 2016
2:29 PM:
Health systems have been investing in healthcare startups for awhile where they see opportunities to solve certain challenges such as communication and care coordination. OSF Healthcare is the latest to make that move by formally launching an investment arm, OSF Ventures. Read MedCity’s story about the announcement, written by Stephanie Baum.
1:25 PM: Nicole Oran and Tracy Warren, General Partner, Astarte Ventures
Having some fun talking investments specifically in companies focused on the well-being of women and children.
1:20 PM: INVEST Now: Investment opportunities in women’s and children’s health
Pediatrics and women’s health are underserved markets. But there are new approaches to finding winning investments there, including focusing on products that offer women control, time efficiency and convenience when managing their own and their children’s health and well-being. MedCity’s Nicole Oran interviewed Tracy Warren, General Partner, Astarte Ventures, to discuss the subject.
12: 55 PM:
Dan Kincaid, a member of Queen City Angels in Cincinnati, told MedCity’s Chris Seper today that his organization is making-early stage bets by helping hatch companies through increased collaboration with local technology accelerators and tech transfer offices. Read Seper’s reflection on the conversation here and watch the video of the interview below at the 9:30 AM time stamp.
12:48 PM:
Check out our CEO speaking NOW at #mcINVEST. Learn best way to engage corporate venture capital in #digitalhealth. pic.twitter.com/DS5WIFAcVi
— PokitDok (@PokitDok) April 12, 2016
11:10 AM:
.@StephLBaum talking healthcare innovation in Israel with @stephenshapiro for INVEST Now #mcinvest pic.twitter.com/obhQXjUhLS
— MedCity News (@medcitynews) April 12, 2016
11:10 AM: INVEST Now: Opportunities with Israel: Digital health and beyond
Israel’s medical industry is replete with early-stage companies and experienced entrepreneurs. MedCity’s Digital Health Editor, Stephanie Baum, talked with Stephen M Shapiro, CEO of eHealth Ventures, to discuss new accelerators, partnerships and how investors are getting engaged.
10:30 AM:
The #Midwest is a unique landscape for #healthcare innovation. Current panel is discussing how. #mcinvest pic.twitter.com/78SxPFo5Hj
— MedCity News (@medcitynews) April 12, 2016
10: 15 AM: Glen Tullman speaking to the INVEST crowd about how we need to shift the way we approach healthcare.
9:59: INVEST attendees do actually have a sense of humor.
@mercury news Glen Tullman, Livongo Health: the 1st tech revolution in HC has stalled out. pic.twitter.com/e72ygP7pRW
— Arun Ranchod (@ranchod_ls) April 12, 2016
9:47 AM: Insights from Glen Tullman are making an impact:
Took 3 engineers 3 weeks to work through 300 page requirements document to have privilege to do biz with #healthcare corp #mcinvest
— Paulo Machado (@pjmachado) April 12, 2016
9:40 AM: Keynote – Glen Tullman, Chief Executive Officer of Livongo Health
Glen Tullman will discuss what happens when technology revolutionizes healthcare investing, both the pluses and minuses.
9:30 AM: Chris Seper kicked off MedCity News’ INVEST discussing angel investing with Dan Kincaid, CEO, Sense Diagnostics LLC and member of the Queen City Angels.
9:00 AM: INVEST NOW: Angel Investors
Angel investors have shown an ability to make increasingly larger investments that can mirrors initial venture capital rounds. But they remain a crucial part of the early-stage healthcare investing economy. MedCity News’ Chris Seper interviewed Dan Kincaid, CEO, Sense Diagnostics LLC and member of the Queen City Angels, to discuss how angel funds operate within the current healthcare terrain.