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 and hosted by Kris Tatiossian and Olivia Webb, dives deep into the heart of biotechnology and healthcare innovation. Join veteran company builders, operators, and investors Vijay Pande, Julie Yoo, Vineeta Agarwala, 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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Jan 4, 2024 • 32min
Fireside Chat with Sean Duffy
Sean Duffy, cofounder and CEO of Omada Health, joins Vijay Pande to discuss the building and growth of Omada, the future of AI in healthcare, and the challenges of using technology in a caregiving environment. They also reflect on their personal and professional development over the years and highlight innovative solutions to scaling healthcare.
Jan 1, 2024 • 56sec
Introducing: Raising Health
The podcast 'Raising Health' explores technological advancements in healthcare, including analyzing health data, personalized recommendations, gene therapy, and the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
Dec 12, 2023 • 31min
Generalist Medical AI with Pranav Rajpurkar
Pranav Rajpurkar, PhD discusses the future of generalist medical AI, its potential as a support system for physicians, and the challenges of developing a model encompassing all medical knowledge. They explore the transition to deep learning, feasibility of building a generalist AI, and the timeline for its arrival.
Dec 5, 2023 • 27min
Gate Unveiling with Jordi Mata-Fink
Jordi Mata-Fink, co-founder of Gate Bioscience, discusses their work on commercializing a novel class of therapeutics called 'molecular gates' targeting extracellular proteins. He explores the power of platform-based problem-solving and team building in biotech startups, as well as the potential of small molecules to overcome therapeutic challenges. The episode also delves into the secretory translocon and the opportunities it presents for therapeutic intervention.
Nov 28, 2023 • 30min
How to Build an AI-Native Health Plan with Mario Schlosser
Mario Schlosser, Cofounder and President of Technology at Oscar Health, explores how AI can revolutionize traditional healthcare by enhancing efficiency, personalizing care journeys, and integrating real-time data insights. They discuss benefit-less benefit designs, the role of incentives in member behavior, and the potential for machine learning to improve outcomes. They also touch on the future of networks in healthcare and the impact of AI on affordability, efficiency, and member experience.
Nov 21, 2023 • 28min
Bridging AI, Ethics, and Consumer Trust with Miriam Vogel
Miriam Vogel, President and CEO of EqualAI, discusses ethical integration of AI, concrete steps to build trustworthy AI, the regulatory landscape, and the state of politics around AI. Topics include addressing bias and hidden harms in AI, regulatory framework and best practices for AI, pressing ethical challenges and creating a better society with AI, and the ethical concerns of AI-generated visuals.
Nov 14, 2023 • 28min
Clinical Copilots: Augmenting Human Care with Suchi Saria
Suchi Saria, AI trailblazer, discusses her vision to create 'clinical copilots' that augment human capabilities and unburden care teams. She emphasizes the delicate balancing act required to implement AI ethically and offers a lifeline for founders navigating uncertain regulatory seas. Saria's insights map guideposts for founders aspiring to positively disrupt healthcare with AI.
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Nov 7, 2023 • 30min
The Worlds She Sees with Fei-Fei Li
Fei-Fei Li, professor at Stanford University and co-director of Stanford's Human-Centered AI Institute, shares her journey and discusses the birth of ImageNet. They also explore the concept of a 'Dignity Economy' and touch on the balance between innovation and life's pursuits. A glimpse into the personal and professional realms of an AI pioneer shaping the landscape.
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Oct 31, 2023 • 29min
Supercharging Discovery with Evan Feinberg
Evan Feinberg, founder and CEO at Genesis Therapeutics, talks about using AI in drug discovery and the collaboration between ML, biotech, and chemistry. They discuss how physics-based models can improve drug design, integrating human intuition and predictive AI models, and the importance of a multidisciplinary team in drug discovery programs.
Oct 24, 2023 • 24min
Evolving Biotechnologies with Olga Troyanskaya
Olga Troyanskaya, a professor in the department of computer science at Princeton, discusses the impact of evolving biotechnologies on genomics. They explore the intersection of computer science and biology, advancements in genomics tools and technologies, integration of genomics with environment and health, and the importance of making biotechnological tools accessible.
