Raising Health
Andreessen Horowitz, a16z Bio + Health
A myriad of AI, science, and technology experts explore the real challenges and enormous opportunities facing entrepreneurs who are building the future of health. Raising Health, a podcast by a16z Bio + Health, dives deep into the heart of biotechnology and healthcare innovation. Join veteran company builders, operators, and investors Vineeta Agarwala, Julie Yoo, and Jorge Conde, along with distinguished guests like Mark Cuban, Greg Verdine, Fei-Fei Li, and Suchi Saria, as they explore the intricacies of these technological advancements and how they can be built and effectively delivered. Together, we can rewrite the script. Welcome to Raising Health.
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Apr 23, 2024 • 32min
The Power of Drug Discovery with Philip Tagari
Philip Tagari, Chief Scientific Officer of insitro, and Vijay Pande discuss the transformative power of drug discovery, evolution of the process with AI, and the future of the industry. Topics include AI-enabled drug engineering, personalized healthcare, and blending tech and life sciences for optimal results.
17 snips
Apr 16, 2024 • 26min
AI-Enabled Continuity of Care with Ed and Todd Park
Two healthcare innovators, Ed and Todd Park, discuss the urgent need for AI in healthcare and their journey of building Devoted Health from scratch. They emphasize aligning payment with quality care, integrating technology, and the transformative power of AI in improving patient outcomes by 2030.
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Apr 9, 2024 • 39min
Grand Challenges in Healthcare AI with Vijay Pande and Julie Yoo
Vijay Pande and Julie Yoo from a16z Bio + Health discuss grand challenges in healthcare AI, including AI integration in healthcare workflows, value-based care, and innovation in clinical trials. They also share their thoughts on the AI startups they hope to see in the industry.
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Apr 2, 2024 • 34min
Adapting Biopharma to AI with Greg Meyers
Greg Meyers, EVP and Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Bristol Myers Squibb, discusses AI's impact on drug discovery with a16z Bio + Health partner Jorge Conde. They explore AI integration strategies, emerging modalities, and tips for startups partnering with biopharma firms.
36 snips
Mar 26, 2024 • 24min
Behind the Buy: Payors and Providers on AI Adoption
Guests Julie Yoo and Jay Rughani from a16z Bio + Health discuss AI adoption in healthcare with executives, covering topics like improving efficiency, patient messaging, measuring tech ROI, navigating adoption challenges, and building strategic partnerships.
42 snips
Mar 19, 2024 • 54min
Biotech Revolution with Software Engineering Daily
Exploring the biotech revolution with Vijay Pande, discussing AI impact on drug development, challenges in biotech startups, healthcare transformation through software engineering, navigating regulatory landscapes, and the evolution of healthcare towards value-based care.
Mar 12, 2024 • 38min
Dark Genome Hunting with Rosana Kapeller and Marty Taylor
Discover the hidden secrets of LINE-1 in our genome, once dismissed as junk DNA but now linked to autoimmunity, cancer, neurodegeneration, and aging. Rome Therapeutics is paving the way to target LINE-1 and other 'dark genome' factors for disease treatment, showcasing promising advancements in drug development.
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Mar 5, 2024 • 22min
DNA as Data Storage with Vijay Pande
Vijay Pande and Steph Smith discuss using DNA as data storage, comparing it to Moore's Law. They explore DNA's capacity, longevity, and potential for the future of biotech. The podcast covers advancements in DNA storage, challenges in DNA synthesis, and the efficiency of using DNA for data storage.
17 snips
Feb 27, 2024 • 28min
The Most Interesting Healthcare Companies You've Never Heard Of with Julie Klapstein
Join Julie Klapstein and Julie Yoo as they discuss the evolution of healthcare technology, challenges faced by providers and payers, and the role of AI in improving revenue cycle management and clinical decision support. Explore Julie Klapstein's journey in healthcare IT, from battling outdated systems to embracing network effects. Discover the potential of AI in automating tasks within EMR systems and enhancing efficiency in the healthcare industry.
Feb 20, 2024 • 29min
CRISPR by Design with Benjamin Oakes
Ben Oakes, Scribe Therapeutics cofounder and CEO, discusses his journey in genome editing, transforming bacterial immune systems into genome editing tools. They explore the challenges of engineering these molecules and the potential for life-changing therapeutics. Topics include the intersection of engineering and biology, advancements in gene editing for chronic conditions, and the role of luck in discoveries.
