CEO.com | Dispatches from the frontiers of leadership Primetime Partners Founder Abby Miller Levy
Jul 18, 2024
42:24
In the interview, Abby Miller Levy, founder of Primetime Partners, shares her career journey and her motivations behind focusing on aging and longevity. Starting from her family influence and business-oriented upbringing, she discusses her diverse professional background, from working at McKinsey and SoulCycle to co-founding Thrive Global with Arianna Huffington. Her career experiences led her to identify a niche in venture capitalism, aimed at improving the lives of older adults, which became the foundation for launching Primetime Partners. She elaborates on the demographic shifts toward an aging population and the unmet needs in this sector, explaining how these insights directed her venture capital initiatives.
Further in the interview, Abby dives into her venture fund's focus, detailing how they support startups that are innovating in the health and aging sectors. She emphasizes the importance of understanding consumer needs and experiences, which she learned from her roles at prominent brands. Abby also discusses the broader implications of an aging society on healthcare and economics, highlighting the critical need for solutions that extend health span to match lifespan. Her insights into venture capital, combined with her personal experiences and professional background, underline her commitment to fostering significant impacts in the aging and longevity landscape.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Clint welcomes Abby to the show.
01:30 - Abby introduces her background and early influences.
03:00 - Discussion about her experience at McKinsey & Company.
05:00 - Abby talks about her roles in Oxo and SoulCycle.
07:00 - Founding of Primetime Partners and focus on aging.
09:00 - Insights into demographic trends and aging.
11:00 - Challenges in healthcare related to increased life expectancy.
13:00 - Investment philosophy and types of companies Primetime supports.
15:00 - Use of AI in venture capital and healthcare.
17:00 - Abby's personal daily routine and habits.
19:00 - Final thoughts on the impact of her work and future outlook.
Further in the interview, Abby dives into her venture fund's focus, detailing how they support startups that are innovating in the health and aging sectors. She emphasizes the importance of understanding consumer needs and experiences, which she learned from her roles at prominent brands. Abby also discusses the broader implications of an aging society on healthcare and economics, highlighting the critical need for solutions that extend health span to match lifespan. Her insights into venture capital, combined with her personal experiences and professional background, underline her commitment to fostering significant impacts in the aging and longevity landscape.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Clint welcomes Abby to the show.
01:30 - Abby introduces her background and early influences.
03:00 - Discussion about her experience at McKinsey & Company.
05:00 - Abby talks about her roles in Oxo and SoulCycle.
07:00 - Founding of Primetime Partners and focus on aging.
09:00 - Insights into demographic trends and aging.
11:00 - Challenges in healthcare related to increased life expectancy.
13:00 - Investment philosophy and types of companies Primetime supports.
15:00 - Use of AI in venture capital and healthcare.
17:00 - Abby's personal daily routine and habits.
19:00 - Final thoughts on the impact of her work and future outlook.