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Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry

Rick Heitzmann – New York Venture Investing at FirstMark Capital (EP.350)

Nov 13, 2023
Rick Heitzmann, Founder and Managing Partner of FirstMark Capital, shares insights on the New York tech scene, value-added guilds, investment theses, and the venture environment. He discusses the transition from distressed investing to growth investing and the importance of aligning the investor's thesis with the entrepreneur's. Navigating changing market conditions, including path to profitability and capital efficiency, is also explored.
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  • Digital health is transforming the industry by improving triaging and connecting patients with the right providers.
  • Marketplaces are evolving and creating value from underutilized assets, expanding the scope beyond traditional marketplaces.

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Digital Health: Tackling the Challenges in Healthcare

Digital health is gaining momentum as a solution to the lack of providers and the need for better access to healthcare. The use of technology to improve triaging and connect patients with the right providers is becoming crucial. Additionally, consumers are becoming more knowledgeable and demanding better information and personalized care. The shift towards value-based care and the need to improve the ROI of healthcare expenditures are driving the transformation of the industry. Companies like Roman Health and GLP-1 are addressing these challenges with innovative solutions.

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