Origins - Inside Venture Capital, Hosted by a GP and an LP Merchant Banks: Venture’s Next Act with Will Manidis
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Jul 8, 2025 Will Manidis, SVP of AI at Veradigm and former founder of Science.io, shares his insights on the transformative power of AI in healthcare, emphasizing its potential to enhance patient outcomes. He discusses the shift from traditional venture capital to merchant banking structures, advocating for better alignment of incentives and innovative financial models. The conversation also explores the evolving landscape of healthcare services and the impact of AI on media, showcasing the challenges and opportunities ahead for both sectors.
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Will's Healthcare Data Anecdote
- Will Manidis shares starting his journey at Foundation Medicine, advancing cancer diagnostic data commercialization.
- He realized the inefficiency of doctors manually translating medical records into structured data during his tenure.
Legacy Wins AI Adoption
- Legacy healthcare companies will win AI adoption thanks to existing distribution and robust data.
- New startups face challenges replacing entrenched electronic medical records and practice management systems.
AI Limits in Scientific Discovery
- Current AI models lack the capability to automate novel scientific discovery at scale.
- Drug discovery depends more on real-world evidence and execution than on large-scale simulation.