The Beat

Live at ViVE: The Role of Venture Capital in Advancing Healthcare Innovation with Lee Shapiro

Episode Summary

How does venture capital support early-stage health innovation companies, and how can we balance the pursuit of profitability with the need to prioritize patient outcomes in the healthcare industry? Lee Shapiro is the Managing Partner of 7wireVentures, a Chicago-based venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage companies in the healthcare and technology sectors. Lee has over 35 years of experience in the healthcare industry, including serving as the President and CEO of Allscripts. On this episode of The Beat, recorded at ViVE 2023, Lee joins host Dr. Gautam Gulati to discuss the exciting advancements in the healthcare landscape and the role of venture capital in advancing innovation. Lee discusses how venture capital can support early-stage health innovation companies by balancing the pursuit of profitability with the need to prioritize patient outcomes. Listen in to learn how venture capital firms like 7wireVentures are driving innovation, transforming delivery, and shaping the future of healthcare.

Episode Notes

Topics Covered

Connect with Lee Shapiro

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Connect with Dr. Gautam Gulati & Dr. Jessica Shepherd & Dr. Jessica Shepherd

Dr. Gulati on Twitter

Dr. Gulati on LinkedIn

Dr. Shepherd on LinkedIn

Dr. Shepherd on Twitter

Resources

7wireVentures

Wellvana

ViVE