Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Title Backing Healthcare Innovators with Michael Greeley of Flare Capital Partners
Jul 21, 2025
Join Michael Greeley, Co-Founder and General Partner at Flare Capital, as he explores the dynamic world of healthcare innovation. He shares insights on his journey from investment banking to transforming healthcare technology. Greeley discusses the rise and fall of digital health trends and the role of diverse founding teams in success. He emphasizes strategies for navigating venture capital, the surge of telehealth, and the potential of AI, while also highlighting challenges like inflated valuations. A must-listen for anyone interested in the future of health tech!
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Greeley's Venture Origin Story
- Michael Greeley transitioned from investment banking to venture capital to be closer to innovation.
- He co-founded Flare Capital to focus on early-stage healthcare technology entrepreneurs.
Healthcare Tech Waves
- COVID accelerated healthcare technology adoption, moving the system to virtual and intelligent services.
- Current wave focuses on automation and AI capabilities offering profound opportunities.
Founders and Metrics to Back
- Prioritize founding teams with both technical expertise and deep healthcare system knowledge.
- Focus investments on businesses showing measurable cost reduction and outcome improvements within a year.