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EUVC | E384 | Health Tech Renaissance, ChatGPT Turns Two, Northvolt's Setbacks, and Cradle's AI Success with Dan Bowyer, Mads Jensen & Lomax

Dec 1, 2024
Lomax Ward, a General Partner at Outsized Ventures, and Mads Jensen, a Partner at SuperSeed, dive into the vibrant world of health tech. They discuss the transformative power of preventative health scanning and the challenges of hefty health screenings. The conversation shifts to the evolution of AI, celebrating ChatGPT’s impact while addressing potential pitfalls. They also analyze Northvolt's rise and fall, emphasizing the need for better management and cultural attitudes towards failure. Finally, they highlight exciting developments in psychedelics and Cradle Bio’s promising success.
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  • Recent advancements in preventative health technology, exemplified by Nico Health, showcase the potential to transform healthcare paradigms through early detection.
  • The merger of Recursion and Accenture highlights the importance of effective leadership and operational execution in successfully navigating the drug discovery landscape.

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The Rise of Preventative Health Tech

Recent advancements in preventative health technology have the potential to reshape healthcare paradigms, particularly through companies like Nico Health, founded by notable figures such as Daniel Ek of Spotify. This startup offers comprehensive body scans that measure a broad range of health markers, aiming to detect issues before they become severe. The UK has already witnessed significant investment in health tech, attracting nearly four billion in venture capital funding in 2021 alone, indicating a strong market appetite. The conversation surrounding these innovations raises the question of integrating such technology into public health systems like the NHS, highlighting the potential for transformative changes in preventative healthcare practices.

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