Why Physicians Should Be at the Helm of Healthcare Entrepreneurship
Physicians are on the frontlines of healthcare, experiencing daily the triumphs, challenges, and gaps in the system. Yet, historically, their involvement in healthcare entrepreneurship has been limited. Here’s why that should change—and how Healthcare Shares supports this vital shift.
1. Unmatched Insight into Healthcare Needs
Physicians have a deep understanding of patient care, clinical workflows, and the unmet needs within the healthcare ecosystem. Unlike traditional venture capitalists, who may prioritize financial returns over patient outcomes, physicians can identify impactful innovations that truly improve lives.
2. A Voice for Social Impact
Healthcare entrepreneurship must go beyond profits—it must also serve the greater good. Physicians, driven by a commitment to the Hippocratic Oath, bring a unique focus on balancing financial success with social impact. They are natural advocates for advancing the Quintuple Aim: improving patient experience, enhancing population health, reducing costs, supporting provider well-being, and promoting health equity.
3. Breaking Down Barriers to Innovation
Traditional venture capital often feels inaccessible or misaligned with healthcare founders’ goals. Founders may struggle with VCs who lack healthcare experience or who prioritize professional management over the founding team. By empowering physicians as investors and founders, we build bridges between clinical expertise and entrepreneurial innovation.
How Healthcare Shares Supports Physician Entrepreneurs
At Healthcare Shares, we provide a comprehensive platform designed to amplify the influence of physician entrepreneurs:
Venture Capital Fund: Backed by physicians and healthcare executives, our fund invests in startups aligned with the Quintuple Aim. This ensures that innovations reflect the priorities of healthcare professionals.
Venture Studio: Inspired by the success of models like Flagship Pioneering, we co-create startups from scratch, leveraging physician insights to build impactful solutions.
Community and Resources: Our online community of 400+ members fosters collaboration, mentorship, and shared learning among healthcare professionals, investors, and innovators.
Marketing and Software Support: From pitch decks to software development, we provide tools that help physician-led startups scale effectively.
Join the Movement
Healthcare Shares is more than a venture capital firm; it’s a movement to empower physicians as change-makers in healthcare. If you’re a physician or healthcare executive eager to lead the next wave of innovation, we invite you to collaborate with us. Together, we can create a healthier, more equitable world.
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Daniel Dow, M.D. Siddhart Dutt Soo Rhee Lisa T. Miller Jason Begue, MD FACEP Jay Naik M. Justin Coffey, MD, DFAPA, FANPA, CHCIO Deren Koseoglu
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