a16z Podcast

Curing the Trust Problem with Mark Cuban

Jul 12, 2023

In this discussion, Mark Cuban, a dynamic entrepreneur and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, teams up with Vijay Pande, a seasoned partner in bio and health. They dive into the urgent need for trust in healthcare, tackling the complexities of pricing and the role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers. Cuban shares his vision for transparency, offering a bold business model to lower drug costs and enhance patient access. The duo also reflects on the parallels between healthcare and the NBA, blending humor with serious insights on industry reform.

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The Impact of Geography on Company Culture

01:18

Origins of Health Care Insurance and the Need for Change

01:42

Challenges for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers: Generics vs Non-Generics

01:03

Intro

3min

From Hustle to High Performance

7min

Revolutionizing Healthcare Transparency

7min

Navigating the Pharma Pricing Maze: Generics, Brands, and the Role of PBMs

3min

Transforming Healthcare: A Call for Transparency and Innovation

19min

Personal Health Practices and Business Impact

2min

Frustrations and Future Stars: A Basketball Perspective

2min

Today’s episode is with Mark Cuban, founder of multiple businesses, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, one of the sharks on Shark Tank, and cofounder of the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company. He is joined by Vijay Pande, founding partner of a16z Bio + Health.

Together, they talk market forces in healthcare, the importance of trust to patients, and Mark’s ideas to tackle the Gordian knot that is American healthcare.

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