
Kevin Ryan | Founder of Business Insider, Gilt Groupe, Zola, MongoDB, and More
The Founder Hour
Identifying Needs in Health Care and Investing in Solutions
The speaker started health care companies and realized the need for a platform similar to Shopify for health care. This realization led to the creation of Capable Health, now used by 20 clients. The speaker emphasized the importance of solving problems like accessibility and cost in health care, highlighting the need for universal health care solutions. They also discussed the importance of focusing on fundamental trends such as robotics, material science, and nanotechnology in addressing labor costs and shortages. Additionally, the speaker shared their approach of investing in companies that align with their ideas but primarily emphasized their tendency to build solutions. They mentioned conducting deep dives into specific areas like fertility, which sometimes leads to new ideas or investments in existing companies. Overall, the speaker takes a proactive approach to identify needs in health care and invest in solutions.