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Lifers with Christina FarrDr. Ari Hoffman on escaping the era of pagers and eFaxesIn this episode of Lifers, Christina Farr examines the intricate intersection of clinical oversight and product strategy with Dr. Ari Hoffman, who oversees both domains at Collective Health. They discuss the only “because healthcare" realities that define the sector—from the friction of reconciling HIPAA regulations with modern mobile standards to the structural persistence of legacy technologies like the fax machine. They offer deep dives into the strategic role of Third Party Administrators (TPAs) and the "relentless optimism" required to navigate a market where complexity often serves as a regrettable moat for incumbents.—SPONSOR:This episod...
2026-02-2439 min
Health Affairs This WeekHealthcare Storytelling and Digital Health Investment Trends | Christina FarrHealth Affairs' Jeff Byers welcomes Christina Farr, CEO and editor-in-chief of Second Opinion Media, back to the pod to discuss her book, The Storyteller's Advantage: How Powerful Narratives Make Businesses Thrive. The conversation explores the value of storytelling in the health care and health policy space, how to invest in posting, the catch 22 of "spicy takes," recommendations for the reluctant poster, and Christina shares a quick look into what's interesting in the digital health investment space.
2026-02-2023 min
Lifers with Christina FarrWhy longevity author Dr. Zeke Emanuel thinks you can eat the ice creamIn this episode of Lifers, Christina Farr speaks with Dr. Zeke Emanuel about his new book, Eat Your Ice Cream, which offers a sustainable alternative to the aggressive trend of health optimization. Zeke breaks down six simple, long-term habits for longevity, emphasizing that consistency and enjoyment are more vital than perfection or expensive supplements. They discuss the future of healthcare, including the impact of miracle drugs like GLP-1s and the need for better wellness education within the medical community.—SPONSOR:This episode is brought to you by Arbiter. As Michelle says: "We don't need an...
2026-02-1843 min
Lifers with Christina FarrDr. Robert Wachter on why healthcare is finally ready for its "giant leap" because of AIIn this episode of Lifers, Christina Farr sits down with Dr. Bob Wachter, Chair of the Department of Medicine at UCSF and author of the seminal book The Digital Doctor. After years of observing the "hope, hype, and harm" of health technology, Dr. Wachter discusses his new book, A Giant Leap, and why he has moved from a skeptic to a staunch optimist regarding AI's role in medicine. They dive into the high-stakes reality of autonomous AI, the "incumbency advantage" of companies like Epic, and why the primary care crisis makes AI integration an absolute necessity.
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2026-02-1042 min
Lifers with Christina FarrNiyum Gandhi, CFO of Mass General Brigham & Mike Desjadon, CEO of Anomaly: Why hospitals are increasingly falling into the redThis week on Lifers, Niyum Gandhi, CFO of Mass General Brigham, and Mike Desjadon, CEO of Anomaly, discuss the financial pressures facing health systems today. They cover why hospital expenses are rising faster than revenue, what health systems actually look for when evaluating startups, and why collaboration matters more than finger-pointing.—SPONSOR:This episode is brought to you by Arbiter. As Michelle says: "We don't need another instrument for the orchestra—we need to conduct the orchestra." Backed by one of the largest early funding rounds in health tech, Arbiter creates one real-time source of truth from...
2026-02-0345 min
Lifers with Christina FarrDr. Kameron Matthews & Inlightened President Shelli Pavone on saving primary care from collapseDr. Kameron Matthews (Chief Health Officer, Impact Care) and Shelli Pavone (President & Co-Founder, Inlightened) join Chrissy Farr to tackle healthcare's biggest challenges: the Medicaid crisis, state licensing chaos, the death of primary care, and why Silicon Valley keeps getting it wrong.
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2026-01-1345 min
Lifers with Christina FarrSachin Jain, CEO of SCAN on why healthcare doesn’t need more toxic positivityThis week on Lifers, Christina Farr sat down with Sachin Jain, CEO of SCAN Health Plan. Sachin makes a compelling case for "radical common sense" in healthcare—the idea that we've normalized dysfunction for so long that simple, patient-centered solutions now feel revolutionary. He challenges the industry's toxic positivity and truth-telling problem, arguing that real change requires leaders to acknowledge what's broken in their own backyards, including calling out his own insurance industry publicly.
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2026-01-0646 min
Lifers with Christina FarrWarris Bokhari, CEO of Claimable & Mike Desjadon, CEO of Anomaly: Making insurers answer to regulators (and patients)This week on Lifers, Christina Farr sat down with Mike Desjadon, CEO of Anomaly and Warris Bokhari CEO of Claimable. They discuss automating patient appeals, the challenges of the current payment model, and their approach to working directly with patients. They share insights on denial rates, what they've learned from claim files, and why they believe healthcare needs more direct challengers.
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2025-12-1639 min
Lifers with Christina FarrV Bento, Sword Health CEO: Building real clinical AI (not API wrappers), outcomes pricing, and winning from PortugalIn this episode of Lifers, Christina Farr engages in an insightful conversation with V, CEO of Sword Health. V shares his unconventional journey from Portugal to the U.S. healthcare market, emphasizing the importance of providing high-quality care to reduce overall healthcare costs.
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2025-12-0938 min
Lifers with Christina FarrMichelle Carnahan, Arbiter CEO: From Eli Lilly to solving healthcare's $100B fragmentation crisisChrissy Farr sits down with Michelle Carnahan, who spent 26 years at Eli Lilly witnessing the development of breakthrough GLP-1 drugs before transitioning to direct-to-consumer healthcare (Thirty Madison) and then co-founding Arbiter, a startup that raised $52M at a $400M valuation. Michelle and Chrissy discuss the GLP-1 revolution, transformative shifts in health insurance, and how her company is using AI-powered care orchestration to solve healthcare's fragmentation crisis by connecting disconnected systems and improving patient access.—SPONSOR:This episode is brought to you by Arbiter. As Michelle says: "We don't need another instrument for the orchestra—we need to c...
2025-12-0246 min
Outthinkers#154 — Christina Farr: The Storyteller’s Advantage for Strategy and GrowthChristina Farr is an investor, startup advisor, and former health-tech journalist. She’s the author of The Storyteller’s Advantage: How Powerful Narratives Make Businesses Thrive and the creator of the Second Opinion newsletter, where she decodes healthcare and technology for leaders.Most leaders try to move markets with features, roadmaps, and metrics. But the winners often move them with narrative—stories that rally investors, customers, and teams to build the future with them. Christina unpacks how great storytellers create belief that becomes momentum.You’ll learn a simple framework to make your str...
2025-11-2039 min
The Venture Variety ShowWhy Storytelling Is the Most Underrated Leadership SkillEpisode SummaryIn this episode, I talk with Christina Farr about why storytelling has become a leadership skill — not a marketing exercise. Christina shares lessons from her new book The Storyteller’s Advantage and her work advising founders and CEOs. We discuss how storytelling shapes company culture, drives recruiting, and strengthens relationships with investors and teams.Christina also explains why every leader — from startup founder to Fortune 500 CEO — needs to own their narrative and why “storytelling now appears in CEO job descriptions.”Key TakeawaysStorytelling is infrastructure for leadership, not fluff.The bes...
2025-10-2021 min
Sand Hill RoadChristina Farr: The Storyteller's AdvantageStartups need an interesting story. Not just for the media, but for investors and clients. Former CNBC reporter turned venture investor turned author Christina Farr explains what makes a great story and how being boring is the worst strategy of all. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2025-10-1617 min
Moving to Value UnscriptedInnovating Value with Subscription-Based Healthcare w/ Christina FarrConvenience, flexibility, value. Subscription-based models could disrupt the paradigm of accessing (and paying for) healthcare. But can they build buy-in and consumer trust? We discuss with special guest Christina Farr.As a health tech investor, general partner at Scrub Capital and author of the industry-leading Second Opinion newsletter, Christina offers her perspective on how business model innovation can drive real value in healthcare.We touch on her recent piece, "Subscription-based healthcare just got a big tailwind," which examines how emerging policy and payment reforms could be a leg up for membership-based and direct care models...
2025-10-0743 min
FUTUREPROOF.Why Great Stories Outperform Great Strategies (ft. Christina Farr, author/investor)Send a textEvery leader has data. Few have a story worth following.In this episode of FUTUREPROOF., we sit down with Christina Farr, journalist-turned-investor and author of The Storyteller’s Advantage. Christina argues that storytelling isn’t a soft skill — it’s a business superpower. Whether you’re pitching investors, recruiting talent, or leading a team through turbulence, the right story can make the difference between momentum and mediocrity.We explore:Why stories outperform facts and figures in memory and persuasionHow startup founders use narrative to raise money before their prod...
2025-09-3027 min
Relish The Full Audiobook That Keeps Book-Lovers Hooked.The Storyteller’s Advantage by Christina FarrPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/259076to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Storyteller’s Advantage
Author: Christina Farr
Narrator: Florence Howard
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins
Release date: 09-25-25
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Management
Publisher's Summary:
For decades, the business world has been content with leaders who drive profits and make strategic decisions. But in today's ultracompetitive world, that is simply not enough. The ability to tell a compelling story about your product or service is no longer just a competitive advantage--it's a requirement. In The Storyteller's Advantage, investor, startup advisor, and former business journalist Christina...
2025-09-258h 26
The Heart of Healthcare | A Digital Health PodcastLessons From 5,000 Hours of Startup Pitches | EIC of Second Opinion Christina FarrSome founders win support because of their product, others because of their story. In healthcare, where trust is everything, the ability to tell a compelling and authentic narrative can make or break a company.On this episode, Halle talks with longtime friend and colleague Christina Farr—reporter turned investor and now author of The Storyteller’s Advantage. Chrissy has spent thousands of hours hearing startup pitches, advising founders, and studying what makes certain stories resonate while others fall flat. She shares insights from her years as a journalist and investor, and lessons from her new book on how...
2025-09-2543 min
The General PodcastOn AI in Healthcare with Christina Farr (Second Opinion) & Siddhartha Mukherjee (Manas)Christina Farr, longtime healthtech journalist and now advisor, investor, and editor-in-chief of Second Opinion Media, sits down with Siddhartha Mukherjee, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of "The Emperor of All Maladies," oncologist, and founder of Manas AI.In this expansive conversation, they explore the current and future role of AI in medicine. Sid offers a typology for how LLMs are showing up in clinical practice and scientific discovery, while Chrissy pushes on what AI can’t yet replicate: intuition, empathy and institutional memory. They discuss whether AI will replace the “intelligentsia,” what it gets right and wrong about diagnost...
2025-07-2947 min
Lifers with Christina FarrLantern's Dickon Waterfield on rising healthcare costs and how Medicaid cuts will impact businessesIn this episode of the Second Opinion, Christina Farr interviews Dickon Waterfield, president of Lantern to discuss the intricacies of U.S. healthcare costs, particularly the disparity between Medicare and commercial prices. They cover the unsustainable burden on employers to provide healthcare, the evolving nature of digital health solutions, and the market's reaction to recent IPOs in the sector.
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2025-07-0945 min
Lifers with Christina FarrWhy is the longevity sector taking off? With Lifeforce CEO Dugal Bain-KimIn this episode of Second Opinion, Christina Farr and Lifeforce CEO Dugal Bain-Kim dive into the billion-dollar longevity economy, examining why health optimization became a status symbol and how personal data drives better health decisions than population-level advice.
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2025-06-2544 min
Lifers with Christina FarrMeeting people where they are: Healthcare in America's laundromats with Fabric's Courtney BraggThis week on Second Opinion, Christina Far interviews Courtney Bragg, CEO and co-founder of Fabric Health, about their innovative approach to delivering healthcare services in laundromats. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in the Medicaid system, the importance of building trust and relationships in healthcare, and the critical role of human elements alongside technology.—
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2025-06-1843 min
Lifers with Christina FarrAre we all out of a job? Examining AI’s impact in health with Towerbrook’s Eric LarsenThis week on Second Opinion podcast, Christina Farr and Ash Zenooz interview Eric Jon Larsen about the the potential and challenges of AI in healthcare and various industries, debating its role, accuracy, impact on jobs, and future implications for human society.
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2025-06-1152 min
Lifers with Christina FarrFrom Hinge Health’s IPO to Regeneron buying 23andMe: Unpacking the mega deals of the weekThis week on Second Opinion, Christina Farr and Luba Greenwood discuss the acquisition of 23andMe by Regeneron, the involvement of Hims and Hers in the GLP-1 market, and two significant IPOs in the digital health sector.
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2025-06-0425 min
Lifers with Christina FarrWhy tech and medicine need each other with GC's Steve Klasko & THL Partners' Jessie BeegleIn this episode of Second Opinion, Christina Farr, Stephen Klasko and Jessica Beegle, discuss the persistent challenges in healthcare despite technological advancements. They explore the integration of AI, the struggle with outdated systems, and the need for aligning incentives to drive meaningful change.
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2025-05-2838 min
A Health PodysseyThe Digital Health Industry is So Back w/ Christina Farr | Health Affairs This WeekHealth Affairs' Jeff Byers welcomes Christina Farr, advisor, investor, editor-in-chief of Second Opinion Media, to the pod to discuss recent moves by Omada Health and Hinge Health to take the companies public, how the IPOs could impact the digital health market, and what gains her attention when companies make their investment pitches.Health Affairs released their first trend report, which is exclusive for Health Affairs Insiders. The first report focuses on AI in health care and you can get full access to this report by becoming an Insider. Insiders also will receive access to our June 17 event...
2025-05-2619 minHealth Affairs This WeekThe Digital Health Industry is So Back w/ Christina FarrHealth Affairs' Jeff Byers welcomes Christina Farr, advisor, investor, editor-in-chief of Second Opinion Media, to the pod to discuss recent moves by Omada Health and Hinge Health to take the companies public, how the IPOs could impact the digital health market, and what gains her attention when companies make their investment pitches. Health Affairs released their first trend report, which is exclusive for Health Affairs Insiders. The first report focuses on AI in health care and you can get full access to this report by becoming an Insider. Insiders also will receive access to our June 17 event...
2025-05-2319 min
Lifers with Christina FarrHealthcare’s “original sin” with Stephen Buck, CEO of Courage HealthThis week on Second Opinion, Christina Farr and Ash Zenooz interview Stephen Buck, CEO/Co-Founder of Courage Health, a public benefit company providing cancer survival rates to patients and physicians, helping facilitate conversations about living life to the fullest. They talk about the inefficacy of employer-based healthcare, the lack of political bipartisan collaboration, and the rising trend of direct-to-consumer healthcare models.
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2025-05-2127 min
Lifers with Christina FarrThe Power of Patient Data & The Future of Health Tech with Microsoft's Peter Lee and Dave de BronkartThis week on Second Opinion, we're sharing an episode from Peter Lee's Microsoft Research Podcast with guests Dave deBronkart and Christina Farr. They examine how AI has transformed healthcare since GPT-4's launch two years ago, with Dave and Chrissy sharing insights on patient empowerment through AI tools and the evolving digital health business models in specialized care areas.
This episode was originally published in the Microsoft Research Podcast: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/podcast/the-ai-revolution-in-medicine-revisited-empowering-patients-and-healthcare-consumers-in-the-age-of-generative-ai/?OCID=AIRevolutionPod_SecondOpinion
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2025-05-141h 25
Lifers with Christina FarrHow dietary guidelines changed our rate of aging with Stephanie Venn-WatsonThis week on Second Opinion, Christina Farr and Ash Zenooz interview Seraphina Therapeutics CEO Steph Venn-Watson, unpacking why men dominate the longevity space, the cellular secrets of aging, and C15:0’s potential to boost health.
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2025-05-0726 min
Lifers with Christina FarrThe healthcare check-in: HES, tariffs, AI and moreIn this episode of Second Opinion, hosts Christina Farr, Ash Zenooz, and Luba Greenwood discuss the latest trends in healthcare, including conferences, the economic impact on health tech and biotech sectors, the potential for AI to reduce administrative burdens, and the dynamics of the IPO market.—📰 Be notified early when Turpentine drops new publication: https://www.turpentine.co/exclusiveaccess —SPONSORS:🏋🏻♀️ Strengthen your cells from the inside-out with Fatty15, a pure C15 supplement proven to boost energy, improve sleep, and support metabolic, heart, and liver health – withou...
2025-04-1638 min
Lifers with Christina FarrDr. Jeff Wessler on longevity: heart attacks aren't randomIn this episode, Christina Farr sits down with Dr. Jeff Wessler, cardiologist and CEO of Heartbeat Health, about the challenges of behavior change in cardiology, the role of technology in health, the importance of preventative measures, and the emerging trend of longevity-focused health interventions. —📰 Be notified early when Turpentine drops new publication: https://www.turpentine.co/exclusiveaccess —SPONSORS:🏋🏻♀️ Strengthen your cells from the inside-out with Fatty15, a pure C15 supplement proven to boost energy, improve sleep, and support metabolic, heart, and liver health – wi...
2025-04-0941 min
Lifers with Christina FarrWhy 25% of Gen Z might need a different type of healthcare, with Liana Guzmán, CEO of FOLXThis week on Second Opinion, Christina Farr interviews Liana Douillet Guzmán, CEO of FOLX, about the healthcare challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community. They discuss systemic discrimination, the growing demand for inclusive care, and the importance of patient-centered, community-based healthcare solutions tailored to the unique needs of LGBTQ+ individuals.—📰 Be notified early when Turpentine drops new publication: https://www.turpentine.co/exclusiveaccess 🙏 Help shape our show by taking our quick listener survey at https://bit.ly/TurpentinePulse —SPONSORS:🏥 Thatch makes it easy to give your...
2025-04-0234 min
Lifers with Christina FarrThe fertility conversation we're not having (but should) with Carrot's Dr. Asima AhmadIn this episode of Second Opinion, Christina Farr interviews Dr. Asima Ahmad MD, MPH, FACOG, Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Carrot, discussing her journey as a fertility specialist and entrepreneur. They explore the challenges and advancements in fertility treatment, the importance of early fertility education, and the impact of new technologies on making fertility care more accessible and affordable.—📰 Be notified early when Turpentine drops new publication: https://www.turpentine.co/exclusiveaccess 🙏 Help shape our show by taking our quick listener survey at https://bit.ly/TurpentinePulse —
2025-03-2636 min
Lifers with Christina FarrAre there better alternatives to Ozempic with Sami Inkinen, CEO of Virta HealthThis week on Second Opinion, we're featuring Christina Farr, Ash Zenooz, and Luba Greenwood's conversation with Sami Inkinen, CEO of Virta Health. They discuss the company's mission to reverse type 2 diabetes and obesity through personalized nutrition and intensive telemedicine.—📰 Be notified early when Turpentine drops new publication: https://www.turpentine.co/exclusiveaccess 🙏 Help shape our show by taking our quick listener survey at https://bit.ly/TurpentinePulse —SPONSOR: 👩⚕️ Hot flashes, insomnia, brain fog? You don't have to accept these as just another part of...
2025-03-1939 min
Lifers with Christina FarrWhy health care entrepreneurs need to be missionaries, not mercenaries — with angel investor Zen ChuThis week on Second Opinion, Christina Farr sits down with healthcare investing legend Zen Chu, who shares his framework for backing resilient entrepreneurs and insights from early investments in companies like Abridge and PillPack.—📰 Be notified early when Turpentine drops new publication: https://www.turpentine.co/exclusiveaccess 🙏 Help shape our show by taking our quick listener survey at https://bit.ly/TurpentinePulse —SPONSOR: 👩⚕️ Hot flashes, insomnia, brain fog? You don't have to accept these as just another part of aging. Midi Health is the virtual care clin...
2025-03-1236 min
Lifers with Christina FarrDistribution advantage: Are influencers the new moat in healthcare? with Headline VC's Georgina McMillanThe week on Second Opinion, Christina Farr and Luba Greenwood sit down with Georgina McMillan to discuss the impact of celebrities and influencers on the healthcare and longevity sectors, exploring how their endorsements and social media presence can both promote health awareness and lead to misinformation, and the need for authentic and scientifically-backed partnerships.—📰 Be notified early when Turpentine drops new publication: https://www.turpentine.co/exclusiveaccess 🙏 Help shape our show by taking our quick listener survey at https://bit.ly/TurpentinePulse —SPONSOR: 👩⚕️ Hot fl...
2025-02-2634 min
Lifers with Christina FarrLet's talk about men's health: hormones, longevity, and cultural shifts, with Hone CEO Saad AlamIn this episode of Second Opinion, Christina Farr and Luba Greenwood discuss men's health with Saad Alam, co-founder and CEO of Hone Health. They cover the rapid cultural shift in attitudes toward men's wellness, Alam's personal journey with hormone imbalances, and the emerging trends in health treatments for men, including testosterone therapy and lifestyle changes.—📰 Be notified early when Turpentine drops new publication: https://www.turpentine.co/exclusiveaccess 🙏 Help shape our show by taking our quick listener survey at https://bit.ly/TurpentinePulse —SPONSOR: 👩⚕️ Hot...
2025-02-0540 min
Lifers with Christina FarrThe $1M patient keeping employers up at night w/ Lantern CEO John Zutter & Matt HarmonIn this episode of Second Opinion, Christina Farr is joined by John Zutter, CEO of Lantern, and Matt Harmon, a long time benefits executive who's worked at fortune 100 companies to discuss the rising costs of healthcare, focusing on how large employers are addressing the financial impacts of treatments like cell and gene therapies and medications such as GLP-1s while exploring the challenges, strategies, and ethical implications of providing affordable healthcare.—📰 Be notified early when Turpentine drops new publication: https://www.turpentine.co/exclusiveaccess 🙏 Help shape our show by taking our quick l...
2025-01-1829 min
Lifers with Christina FarrThe $500 billion healthcare problem nobody talks about w/ Mike Desjadon, CEO of Anomaly HealthIn this episode of Second Opinion, Christina Farr and Luba Greenwood chat with Mike Desjadon, CEO of Anomaly Health, about the state of American healthcare heading into 2025. Mike breaks down how health insurance companies actually make money and explains why we spend $500 billion just processing medical bills. They discuss the security concerns around J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference after a tumultuous 2024, explore why pharma companies really aren't making money from vaccines, and unpack how Ozempic transformed endocrinology from an overlooked specialty to the most coveted medical fellowship in the country. The conversation wraps with realistic predictions for healthcare in 2025...
2025-01-0842 min
Health Virtually Uncensored with Dr. Joe KvedarBridging Innovation and Impact: Christina Farr on Digital Health, Storytelling, and the Future of CareExplore the future of digital health innovation with Dr. Joseph Kvedar and Christina (Chrissy) Farr, Managing Director at Manatt Health, in this engaging podcast episode.With her unique blend of journalism and venture capital expertise, Chrissy shares insights into the evolving digital health landscape, the importance of authentic storytelling, and the critical role of community-based solutions in transforming healthcare. From analyzing industry trends to discussing her upcoming book on communication for business leaders, Christina's expertise shines as she and Dr. Kvedar tackle the tough questions shaping the industry's future.Tune in for a thoughtful conversation...
2024-12-0336 min
Lifers with Christina FarrFuture of American healthcare: post-election with Zeke EmanuelChristina Farr, Ash Zenooz, and Luba Greenwood are joined by Zeke Emanuel, a prominent oncologist, bioethicist, and influential voice in healthcare to discuss the impact of GLP-1 drugs, healthcare affordability, Trump's appointments, and AI in medicine. The second half of the episode was recorded a week after Trump's election victory. For full show notes, visit: https://highlightai.com/share/dd71470c-2a01-4cfa-a011-5597a86efdf5—🙏 Help shape our show by taking our quick listener survey at https://bit.ly/TurpentinePulse.—RECOMMENDED PODCAST: Unpack Pricing
2024-11-161h 22
Lifers with Christina FarrWhy healthcare is losing its women CEOsChristina Farr and Ash Zenooz discuss the recent departures of prominent female CEOs from major healthcare companies and explore why progress in female leadership representation has been challenging in the healthcare industry. For full show notes, visit: https://highlightai.com/share/f0e550de-d7d5-49bd-96ea-700dde222ccc —📰 Be notified early when Turpentine drops new publication: https://www.turpentine.co/exclusiveaccess —RECOMMENDED PODCAST:🎙️ Unpack Pricing - Dive into the dark arts of SaaS pricing with Metronome CEO Scott Woody and tech leaders. Learn...
2024-11-0119 min
Lifers with Christina FarrCuring more than disease: Rob Perez's mission to transform communitiesIn this episode of Second Opinion, hosts Christina Farr, Ash Zenooz, and Luba Greenwood interview Rob Perez, founder of Life Science Cares, about his work bridging the biotech industry with poverty alleviation efforts. For full show notes, visit: https://highlightai.com/share/f3eb77b0-b71c-40fe-817e-bd3c1b4dc5b4 —RECOMMENDED PODCAST:🎙️ Unpack Pricing - Dive into the dark arts of SaaS pricing with Metronome CEO Scott Woody and tech leaders. Learn how strategic pricing drives explosive revenue growth in today's biggest companies like Snowflake, Cockroach Labs, Dropbox...
2024-10-2344 min
Lifers with Christina FarrStanford Medicine's Dean Dr. Lloyd Minor on the Future of Medical EducationDr. Lloyd Minor, Dean of Stanford School of Medicine joins Christina Farr, Ash Zenooz, and Luba Greenwood to discuss the various transformative advancements and challenges in healthcare, focusing on the equitable use of AI and technology to enhance patient care, improve medical training, and address labor shortages. They dive into AI’s role in imaging, pathology, and electronic health records, as well as innovative approaches in medical education. —SPONSOR: 👩⚕️ Hot flashes, insomnia, brain fog? You don't have to accept these as just another part of aging. Midi Health is the virtual care c...
2024-10-1659 min
Lifers with Christina FarrWhat digital health needs most: EvidenceIn this episode of Second Opinion, Christina Farr, Ash Zenooz, and Luba Greenwood discuss the integration and evaluation of digital tools in healthcare with guest Caroline Pearson from the Peterson Health Technology Institute. They explore the challenges in demonstrating clinical effectiveness and affordability of digital health solutions, using diabetes management tools as a case example. They address the role of evidence in the healthcare system, potential biases in standard evaluation practices, and the need for improved data sharing between digital health companies and traditional healthcare providers.—SPONSOR: 👩⚕️ Hot flashes, insomnia, brain fog? Y...
2024-10-0948 min
Lifers with Christina FarrWhere the jobs are and aren’t in digital healthIn this episode of Second Opinion, Christina Farr, Ash Zenooz, and Luba Greenwood discuss the evolving landscape of healthcare leadership with Oxeon CEO Sonia Millsom. They explore what makes a great healthcare CEO, covering current talent market trends, qualities of successful leaders, and the valuable roles of executive chairs in a company. Sonia offers invaluable insights into the art of relationship-building, the importance of rigorous candidate evaluation, and the strategic decision-making that fuels successful hiring and partnerships—RECOMMENDED PODCAST: 🎙️Turpentine VCInvestor Erik Torenberg interviews partners at the top VCs...
2024-10-0245 min
Lifers with Christina FarrAI's role in diagnosing disease -- with Dr. Isaac Kohane of Harvard Medical SchoolIn this episode of the Second Opinion Podcast, Christina Farr, Ash Zenooz, and Luba Greenwood engage in a candid conversation with Dr. Isaac (Zak) Kohane, a renowned AI expert and chair at Harvard Medical School's Department of Biomedical Informatics. Zak expresses his optimism about AI in healthcare, sharing personal anecdotes to illustrate how tools like ChatGPT can enhance patient care by providing detailed and understandable information, and highlights AI's potential to address healthcare system gaps by complementing human doctors. They explored regulatory issues, data privacy concerns, and the importance of patient control over their h...
2024-09-2551 min
Lifers with Christina FarrScaling a taboo-breaking business with Origin's CEO Carine CarmyIn this episode of Second Opinion, Christina Farr is joined by Carine Carmy, CEO of Origin to discuss the overlooked aspects of women's healthcare, a case for a physical clinic, and funding stigmatized fields within the complex healthcare landscape. Carine shares valuable insights on scaling the business, the importance of evidence-based care, and the future of pelvic health, including the potential impact of AI and digital health.—RECOMMENDED PODCAST:🎙️This Won't LastEavesdrop on Keith Rabois, Kevin Ryan, Logan Bartlett, and Zach Weinberg's monthly backchannel. They unpack their hottest...
2024-09-1831 min
Lifers with Christina FarrThe problem with bad therapy — with Alex Katz, Two Chairs CEOIn this episode of Second Opinion, hosts Christina Farr, Ash Zenooz, and Luba Greenwood dive into the intricacies of the behavioral health industry with Alex Katz, CEO of Two Chairs. They discuss the misconceptions and challenges within the mental health system, the importance of finding the right therapeutic fit, and the impact of venture capital in driving both quality and accessibility in mental health services. Alex highlights the need for personalized care, the evolving perception of therapy thanks to platforms like TikTok, and the potential and limitations of AI in therapy, emphasizing the irreplaceable value of human therapists.
2024-09-1141 min
Lifers with Christina FarrAll the things we don’t tell women with author Leslie SchrockIn this episode of Second Opinion, Leslie Schrock, author of Bumpin' and Fertility Rules, joins Christina Farr, Ash Zenooz, and Luba Greenwood to discuss women's health, men's health, and fertility. They dive into why men need to be more involved in fertility and pregnancy conversations (it's not just a women's issue!). They address the gaps in women's health research, including the lack of understanding about how drugs and diets (like intermittent fasting) affect women differently than men. Leslie emphasizes the need for more honest, comprehensive information about pregnancy and women's health. They also discuss the potential future of women's...
2024-09-0450 min
Lifers with Christina FarrSelling into the employer is harder than it's ever been with Included Health's Owen TrippIn this episode of Second Opinion, hosts Christina Farr, Ash Zenooz, and Luba Greenwood sit down with Owen Tripp, the CEO of Included Health. They discuss digital health models, the challenges and opportunities in selling directly to employers, growing digital health companies, and the potential return to a more personalized, concierge-style primary care model to actually make a difference in people's health.—RECOMMENDED PODCAST:🎙️ This Won't Last - Eavesdrop on Keith Rabois, Kevin Ryan, Logan Bartlett, and Zach Weinberg's monthly backchannel. They unpack their hottest takes on the future of tech, bu...
2024-08-2843 min
Lifers with Christina FarrRaising from VC and PE in Health Tech with Meg FitzGerald of Grey Ghost CapitalIn this episode of Second Opinion, Meg FitzGerald, a nurse turned private equity investor, offers insights into how VCs and PEs are thinking of investing in healthcare and everything founders should know to raise from both. She discusses the slowdown in private equity deals due to high interest rates and market uncertainty, and highlights the merging of venture capital and private equity in healthcare, particularly in growth capital. She shares her experience transitioning from a clinical background to private equity, underscoring the value of healthcare expertise in investment decisions. Second Opinion is a podcast from Turpentine. Learn more: www...
2024-08-2135 min
Lifers with Christina FarrBig tech's healthcare hurdles with Sumit Nagpal, CEO of CherishIn this eye-opening episode, Christina Farr and Luba Greenwood dive deep into the challenges big tech faces in healthcare with serial entrepreneur and Cherish CEO Sumit Nagpal. Drawing from his experience founding five companies over the past 25 years and his time working with Steve Jobs at NeXT, Nagpal offers unique insights into why tech giants struggle to gain traction in the medical world. They discuss: Apple's healthcare ambitions, the untapped potential of hardware in health tech, the importance of understanding healthcare business models, and how lessons from the diagnostics industry could shape the future of digital health innovation.
2024-08-1441 min
Lifers with Christina FarrBreaking down biotech with Daphne Zohar: VC dynamics, drug development, and the Biosecure ActIn this episode of Second Opinion, hosts Christina Farr, Ash Zenooz, and Luba Greenwood are joined by Daphne Zohar, Founder and CEO of Seaport Therapeutics. They talk about the complexities of drug development, the investment in biotech via big tech VCs, and the future of mental health treatments. Daphne also shares her insights on biotech today, drug development misconceptions and complex regulatory challenges the industry is facing. Daphne was the founder, CEO and a Board Member of PureTech Health (Nasdaq: PRTC, LSE: PRTC) where she also co-founded PureTech’s entities, including Karuna Therapeutics (acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb)....
2024-08-0736 min
Lifers with Christina FarrWhose job is it to prevent chronic disease? with Dr. Robin Berzin, Founder & CEO of Parsley HealthOn the first episode of Second Opinion, Christina Farr, Ash Zenooz, and Luba Greenwood chat with Dr. Robin Berzin, the Founder & CEO of Parsley Health. Robin shares her journey from being a physician to founding Parsley Health, a digital health company that uses root cause medicine to drive powerful outcomes for patients with complex health needs. She also talks about how breakthroughs in data and AI are helping redefine primary care with data-driven insights. They explore crucial healthcare questions like "Whose job is it to prevent chronic disease?" and discuss whether digital health can deliver on prevention, treatment, and l...
2024-07-3140 min
"Live Players" with Samo Burja and Erik TorenbergCan China Power its Rise?In this episode, Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg discuss China's energy strategy and its broader geopolitical implications. Contrary to popular belief, China is not aggressively pursuing energy independence but remains reliant on imports despite significant domestic oil production. The conversation delves into China's geopolitical strategy, its military preparedness, and the potential consequences of a conflict over Taiwan. The episode also explores the broader implications of a potential U.S.-China industrial competition and the risks of a bipolar world.---This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology...
2024-07-1252 min
History 102 with WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Austin PadgettChristianityIn this episode of History 102, WhatifAltHist creator Rudyard Lynch and Erik Torenberg explore the surprising origins of Christianity.From a carpenter's son's teachings to its unexpected rise to global dominance, discover how this religion, appealing to the marginalized, provided a sense of community and purpose in a brutal world. Learn how this religion, once seen as a radical threat, became a defining force in Western history.🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.typeform.com/to/JCkphVqj--RECO...
2024-07-1259 min
"The Riff" with Byrne Hobart and Erik TorenbergMeritocracy, Modeling Globalization, and The Burden of KnowledgeThis week, Byrne Hobart and Erik Torenberg dive deep into David Graeber's controversial concept of 'Bullshit Jobs,' exploring its validity and impact. They also discuss the future of labor and employment in the era of AI, the intricate dynamics of globalization, and the complexities of corporate governance.🔥Apply to join over 400 founders and execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.typeform.com/to/JCkphVqj---SPONSORS:BABBEL: 🌐 Ready to achieve your 2024 goals? Start learning a new language with Babbel in just t...
2024-07-111h 00
"Tech Finance" with Sasha Orloff: B2B Fintech | AI | Finance TechRevenue Models 101 & the New Stack with Riya Grover, CEO of SequenceIn this episode, Sasha sits down with Riya Grover, CEO and Cofounder of Sequence, to discuss the evolving landscape of B2B revenue models and pricing strategies. They dive deep into the challenges modern software companies face in managing complex hybrid pricing models and the increasing adoption of usage and hybrid-based pricing. Riya also shares Sequence's approach to unifying the quote-to-cash process, bridging the gap between sales and finance teams, the limitations of traditional revenue management tools, and much more.🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.type...
2024-07-1145 min
"Turpentine VC" | Venture Capital and InvestingE46: Vinny Pujji on Leveraging 3rd Order Analysis to Pick Winners for Left Lane CapitalIn this episode, Managing Partner Vinny Pujji discusses the strategic positioning and innovative approaches of Left Lane Capital. The conversation digs into the specialized data analysis that sets them apart from other investment firms. Vinny also charts out the future of Left Lane and breaks down how he approached several of their investments including ChargeBee, Astrotalk, Takai Tree, and more.🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.typeform.com/to/JCkphVqj--RECOMMENDED PODCAST:🎙️ Second Opinion - A new podc...
2024-07-1152 min
"Econ 102" with Noah Smith and Erik TorenbergEvaluating Trump’s Policy PlatformThis week on ECON 102, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg discuss the Republican Party platform and its focus on economic issues. They also cover the influence of Trump-era policies, the evolving stance on immigration policies, cost reduction on education, housing and healthcare - and what Noah would do if he was the enlightened despot in charge of the US. 🔥 Apply to join over 400 Founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.typeform.com/to/JCkphVqj--RECOMMENDED PODCAST:🎙️ Second Opinion - A new podcast for health-tech insiders from Chris...
2024-07-1056 min
"Media Empires" | The Business of Newsletters, Podcasts, Creators, and Data AcquisitionHow to Build a Newsletter People Actually Want with Anuj Abrol and Sarah Wright of Product HuntAnuj Abrol, Creator, former Chief of Staff for Justin Kan and ex-McKinsey, and Sarah Wright, head of content at Product Hunt, join Erik Torenberg of Turpentine to discuss building successful newsletters. In this conversation, they trade innovative strategies for creating high-quality content that attracts readers derived from the Turpentine podcast network, the importance of understanding your audience and social network engagement, and whether vertical newsletters can succeed. Grow and monetize your newsletter with Beehiiv: head to https://Beehiiv.com and use code “EMPIRES” for 20% off your first three months.🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Exe...
2024-07-0943 min
History 102 with WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Austin PadgettThe Slave TradeIn this episode of History 102, WhatifAltHist creator Rudyard Lynch and Erik Torenberg discuss the history of the Muslim slave trade, a forgotten tragedy that predates and rivals the Atlantic slave trade in both scale and brutality.Dive into the complex dynamics and enduring impact of this dark chapter in African history, and explore the Muslim and internal slave trades while also challenging the 1619 Project's narrative. Learn about the broader context of global slavery, the complex origins of racial inequality, and the global network that fueled the transatlantic slave trade.🔥 App...
2024-07-061h 04
"The Riff" with Byrne Hobart and Erik TorenbergHow to Be President, the Future of AI Celebrities, and Training Larger AI ModelsOn this week's episode of The Riff, Erik and Byrne discuss the evolution of monetary systems, the economics of AI investments, and how AI is impacting the job market for junior software developers.🔥Apply to join over 400 founders and execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.typeform.com/to/JCkphVqj---SPONSORS:BABBEL: 🌐 Ready to achieve your 2024 goals? Start learning a new language with Babbel in just three weeks. Enjoy app lessons, live classes, and podcasts designed for real-world conversations. Get up to 60% off at htt...
2024-07-0658 min"Econ 102" with Noah Smith and Erik TorenbergThe 'Be Careful What You Wish For' EpisodeThis week on Econ 102, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg celebrate America by discussing its future. They explore the 2024 presidential outlook, the Chevron ruling from the Supreme Court, and the polarization of the education system. Noah and Erik also discuss where wokeness goes from here, and the potential outcomes of integrating more conservatives into the civil service through initiatives like Project 2025. 🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.typeform.com/to/JCkphVqj--RECOMMENDED PODCAST:🎙️ Second Opinion - A new podcast for health-tec...
2024-07-0654 min
"Moment of Zen"2024 Election Strategy, Education Depolarization, and UBI with Noah SmithThis week, Noah Smith joins Erik Torenberg to discuss America's future. They cover the 2024 presidential race, the Chevron ruling from the Supreme Court, and the polarization of the education system. Noah and Erik also discuss where wokeness goes from here, and the potential outcomes of integrating more conservatives into the civil service through initiatives like Project 2025. Noah also debunks the deep state myth and discusses the real issues surrounding Biden's age, questioning the influence of "political handlers" and the reality of a "deep state."🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.ty...
2024-07-0654 min
"Upstream" with Erik TorenbergE66: Noah Smith on 2024 Election Strategy, American Civil Service, and Cash BenefitsIn this week’s episode of Upstream, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg discuss America's future. They cover the 2024 presidential race, the Chevron ruling from the Supreme Court, and the polarization of the education system. Noah and Erik also discuss where wokeness goes from here, and the potential outcomes of integrating more conservatives into the civil service through initiatives like Project 2025. Noah also debunks the deep state myth and discusses the real issues surrounding Biden's age, questioning the influence of "political handlers" and the reality of a "deep state." 🐝 Head to https://beehiiv.com and use code "UPSTREAM" for 20% off your...
2024-07-0655 min
Titans of Healthcare#17 - Mastering Healthcare PR: Expert Strategies from John Hallock and Christina FarrOur guests:John Hallock, Chief Communications Officer at Quantum HealthChristina Farr, Owner & Editorial Lead at Second Opinion Media In this episode, we discussed:Challenges in Modern PR: The declining number of journalists and the growing need for proactive communication.Importance of Founder-Led Communication: Why startup founders should take charge of their own PR efforts.Building Media Relationships: Strategies for developing meaningful relationships with journalists.Direct Communication Channels: Leveraging platforms like LinkedIn, Substack, and Twitter for effective storytelling.Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://q...
2024-07-0231 min
"Media Empires" | The Business of Newsletters, Podcasts, Creators, and Data AcquisitionThe Transformation of Media with Byrne Hobart of The DiffByrne Hobart, creator of the newsletter The Diff and Capital Gains, joins Erik Torenberg to discuss the intricate evolution of media industries. In this conversation, they delve into the comparative success of print and digital media, the economic transformation of the news sector, the disruption in media landscapes and the emerging scenarios in financial journalism.🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.typeform.com/to/JCkphVqj--RECOMMENDED PODCAST:🎙️ Second Opinion - A new podcast for health-tech insiders from Christ...
2024-07-021h 04"Moment of Zen"After the Debate: Trump/Biden and Media ReactionIn this episode of Moment of Zen, Erik, Antonio, as well as two friends of the podcast who prefer to stay anonymous, discuss the disastrous Biden/Trump debate and what could happen after. They explore the state of U.S. politics by scrutinizing Joe Biden's controversial debate performance and its implications on his presidency, as well as reactions from the media and its impact on U.S. foreign relations.🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.typeform.com/to/JCkphVqj--RE...
2024-06-301h 27
"Upstream" with Erik TorenbergE65: Bret Weinstein on Evolutionary Biology, Markets, Moral Progress, and MoreThis week on Upstream, we’re airing an interview with evolutionary biologist Bret Weinstein from 2020, originally from the Village Global podcast. They discuss Weinstein's work on evolutionary trade-offs, the intersection of markets and moral progress, as well as future governance. beehiiv: Head to https://beehiiv.com and use code "UPSTREAM" for 20% off your first three months.🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.typeform.com/to/JCkphVqj--RECOMMENDED PODCAST:🎙️ Second Opinion - A new podcast for health-tech insiders f...
2024-06-281h 11
"Tech Finance" with Sasha Orloff: B2B Fintech | AI | Finance TechArchitecting IPO Readiness from Day One with Nadia Asoyan, Formerly of Square, Robinhood, and StrikeIn this episode, Sasha sits down with Nadia Asoyan, former CFO of Strike, Robinhood, and Controller at Square. Nadia shares her journey from EY to Silicon Valley's top fintech rocketships, offering invaluable insights on transitioning from accounting to CFO positions. She discusses the challenges of IPO readiness, the evolution of financial processes in fast-growth startups, and the delicate balance between growth and profitability. Nadia also provides candid advice for aspiring CFOs, emphasizing the importance of cross-functional partnerships and data literacy.🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.type...
2024-06-271h 18
"The Riff" with Byrne Hobart and Erik TorenbergChamath & Tinder, Threads API, and the Difficulties of Scaling AI LabsThis week, Byrne Hobart and Erik Torenberg discuss a lesser-known Chamath Palihapitiya story, the index rebalancing trade as a postmodern part of finance, AI labs, crypto, and more. beehiiv: Head to https://beehiiv.com and use code "MOZ" for 20% off your first three months.Byrne Hobart is hiring an associate! Check out the JD here: https://www.thediff.co/jobs/🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.typeform.com/to/JCkphVqj---SPONSORS:BABBEL: 🌐 Ready to achieve your 2024 goals? Start learning a new lan...
2024-06-271h 02"Econ 102" with Noah Smith and Erik TorenbergTrump/Biden, Chomsky/Foreign Policy, & Romantic RelationshipsIn today’s episode, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg answer listener questions on intriguing topics from politics to personal relationships. They analyze Donald Trump, discuss Chomsky's influence on foreign policy, explore the economics of dating markets, and discuss Noah's theory 'why sex leads to love'.🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.typeform.com/to/JCkphVqj--RECOMMENDED PODCAST:🎙️ Second Opinion - A new podcast for health-tech insiders from Christina Farr of the Second Opinion newsletter. Join Christina Farr, Luba Greenwood, and Ash Zen...
2024-06-251h 01
"Media Empires" | The Business of Newsletters, Podcasts, Creators, and Data AcquisitionDan Ni of TLDR on Curating the Paper of Record for TechDan Ni, CEO of TLDR Newsletter, a leading modern media company that operates 10 curated newsletters with over 8 million readers, joins Erik Torenberg to talk about the success of TLDR. In this conversation, Dan shares the secrets behind TLDR’s rapid growth, the importance of building an audience on your own platform, challenges and strategies of launching new content formats, monetization tactics, and exploring the different niches and media formats.🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.typeform.com/to/JCkphVqj--RECO...
2024-06-2543 min
"Turpentine VC" | Venture Capital and InvestingE45: Sequoia Capital's Roelof Botha and Jacob Helberg on AI and National SecurityIn this episode, Erik Torenberg sits down with Sequoia Capital Managing Partner Roelof Botha and Jacob Helberg, author, Palantir advisor, and founder of the Hill and Valley Conference. They delve into the challenges and opportunities around AI against the backdrop of US-China tensions, the role the government has in fostering tech innovation, and the debate between open and closed source models.🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.typeform.com/to/JCkphVqj--RECOMMENDED PODCAST:🎙️ Second Opinion - A new podcast for heal...
2024-06-2552 min
"Tech Finance" with Sasha Orloff: B2B Fintech | AI | Finance TechCustomer Obsession Meets Unit Economics: Product-Finance Harmony w/ Gusto's CPO Tomer LondonIn this episode, Tomer London, co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Gusto, shares insights into aligning product and finance teams for responsible growth. He dives deep into the frameworks and practices Gusto employed to make trade-offs between core products, expansion opportunities, and moonshot ideas - all while maintaining a relentless focus on customer needs and healthy unit economics. Tomer discusses Gusto's thoughtful, iterative approach to product development, avoiding the pitfalls of pursuing growth at all costs. He provides a candid look into Gusto's fundraising philosophy and managing the product-finance relationship through the company's evolution from startup to industry leader.
2024-06-2143 min
Lifers with Christina FarrIntroducing Second OpinionSecond Opinion doesn't hold back. Join Christina Farr, Ash Zenooz, Luba Greenwood, as they bring influential entrepreneurs, experts and investors into the ring for candid conversations at the frontlines of healthcare and digital health every week. Episode 1 with Robin Berzin, CEO of Parsley Health, will be available starting on July 31, 2024. Subscribe to Second Opinion wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more at https://www.podpage.com/secondopinion/Til then, meet your hosts:
Christina Farr draws on a decade of experience covering the industry as a reporter at CNBC, Fast Company and Reuters, as w...
2024-06-1701 min
"Live Players" with Samo Burja and Erik TorenbergThe Power Structures of CitiesSamo Burja and Erik Torenberg discuss the enduring influence of cities on human civilization, exploring their role as the longest-lived human institutions and their impact on social and political structures. They also examine the common criticisms of modern cities like San Francisco, their political landscape and the legacy of Democratic and Republican policies.🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.typeform.com/to/JCkphVqj--RECOMMENDED PODCAST:🎙️ Second Opinion - A new podcast for health-tech insiders from Christina Farr of t...
2024-06-1447 min
"Live Players" with Samo Burja and Erik TorenbergThe Turbulence of Boeing: Decline and Future ProspectsSamo Burja and Erik Torenberg talk about the decline of Boeing. They discuss Boeing's recent troubles, including fatal crashes and maintenance problems, and how these issues reflect broader concerns about U.S. industrial and military capabilities. The conversation also covers the impact of globalization on Boeing's manufacturing processes, competition with Airbus and emerging Chinese aerospace companies, and the need for innovation and industrial discipline. This detailed analysis provides valuable insights into the challenges and future prospects of the U.S. aerospace sector. Please note there is a small error at the beginning of the discussion when Samo mixed up t...
2024-06-0745 min
"Company Breakdowns"Copart: Growth Beyond Salvage with Drew CohenIn this episode of 'Company Breakdowns', Drew Cohen from Speedwell Research joins Erik to delve into the intricacies of Copart's business, a leading tech company in the salvage vehicle marketplace. Dive into Copart's impressive financial performance, including high ROIC, consistent growth, and a strong balance sheet.
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2024-05-1557 min
Closing Time PodcastLongevity Doctor Pitches App to Grow Younger with Omer’s Christina FarrDr. Florence Comite wants to take her private practice digital. In this episode, she pitches Groq Health, an app to prescribe clinically proven treatments tailored to your unique body. Our guest VC in this episode is Christina Farr, health-tech lead at Omers Ventures and long-time digital health expert. Visit our show website, closingtimepodcast.com
2023-09-2026 min
Thread of LifeSolutions for An Optimal Mind Body connection.This episode we discuss ways to boost your immune system thereby optimizing your connection between mind and body. We review the book Immune System Hacks by Matt Farr.
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2022-12-2251 min
Sand Hill RoadWhat Does it Take to Become a Venture Capitalist?Jambu Palaniappan finds candidates like CNBC's Christina Farr to become new investors at OMERS Ventures. A year after these interviews were first released, Scott McGrew checks in with Christina Farr. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2022-03-1715 min
Making Healthcare: {...}Open with Christina Farr In this episode of Making Healthcare, we talk to Christina Farr about growing up in London, switching from journalism to tech investing at OMERS Ventures, and her experience having a baby during the pandemic.
2021-11-0133 min
Sam Talks Telehealth#10 - What states are good for virtual first companies?What states are good for virtual first companies?Christina Farr wrote a great article “Why investors are leaning into direct-to-consumer health”. An important factor is because you can’t hide behind a bad product. In DTC consumers make a choice to pay cash, which means your service has to deliver.In this episode of Sam Talks Telehealth, I want to use your DTC model and target states that are pro virtual first companies.Here’s what you need to know:What makes a state go...
2021-10-2911 min
The Substack PodcastQ&A recap: Navigating the pandemic with kidsLast week, Substack hosted a briefing and live Q&A with health and parenting experts aimed at answering questions about the latest data on kids and COVID, including back-to-school safety, vaccine timelines, and risk trade-offs. We organized the event in order to tap into the collective expertise of parenting and data expert Emily Oster and epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina, two Substack writers who’ve been sharing valuable, data-driven information with their readers. By getting these experts together in a (virtual) room and in conversation, we hope to provide a resource for parents and anyone else grappling with making info...
2021-10-0547 min
Healthy Dose of DialogueA Dose of Health-Tech with Christina Farr, Principal Investor at OMERS VenturesChristina Farr, Principal Investor and Health-Tech Lead at OMERS Ventures, talks with host Don Antonucci about her journey from journalist to investor. In this episode recorded in January 2021, Christina and Don discuss digital healthcare companies to pay attention to and trends in behavioral health, telemedicine, women’s health, and health equity. Follow Christina Farr on Twitter @chrissyfarr and subscribe to her Second Opinion newsletter for the latest health-tech news on https://ovsecondopinion.substack.com/
2021-02-1639 min
Explore The SpaceChristina Farr On Empathy, Collaboration & Leaving“You have to rely on your network to see through to what’s real & what isn’t”
Christina Farr is a health-tech investor at OMERS Ventures and was formerly a superb health-tech reporter at CNBC. She is back for her 5th visit to Explore The Space Podcast to discuss why the finest health-tech reporter in the game pivoted to the venture capital world, the importance of collaboration and empathy in her new role, why she is honing in on behavioral health, and what she is experiencing around physicians seeking to exit the practice of medicine during the Covid19...
2021-01-2634 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireThe Importance of Transparency in Healthcare Investing with guest Christina Farr, Principal at OMERS Ventures along with co-host Dr. Jonathan Slotkin, Chief Medical Officer at Contigo Health a Premier company.On today's episode of InsideOut, I'm joined by guest Chrissy Farr, Principal at OMERS Ventures along with guest co-host Dr. Jonathan Slotkin, Chief Medical Officer at Contigo Health a Premier company, to talk about all things healthcare investing. What makes Farr's perspective unique—and definitely worth the listen—is because she's newer to the investing world, having spent her career covering healthcare and recently the COVID pandemic. Most important to Farr's strategy, though? Transparency, in both journalism and investments.
2021-01-2625 min
Wharton Business Radio Guest AudioChristina Farr on Randi Zuckerberg Means BusinessChristina Farr, Technology and health reporter at CNBC, joins host Randi Zuckerberg on Randi Zuckerberg Means Business. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-04-2211 min
Future Of Health Radio NetworkSpend Less on Healthcare with Dr. Josh Luke: Flashback episode with Christina FarrCNBC Tech & Health Reporter Christina Farr tells How She Picks Story Topics from the Hundreds of Pitches Daily. Want to know which health tech products and companies are legit? Christina Farr is the one to follow. Listen into this podcast to hear why venture capitalist are missing on healthcare and why they have moved on to tech!
2020-03-0339 min
StartUp Health NOW PodcastListen to Jennifer Esposito, fmr GM of Health & Life Sciences @intel, & Chrissy Farr @CNBC on ‘How Tech Companies Think About Health Innovation”Jennifer Esposito, Former General Manager of Health & Life Sciences, Intel chats with Christina Farr, Technology and Healthcare Reporter, CNBC on “How Tech Companies Think About Health Innovation” at the 2019 StartUp Health Festival in San Francisco, California
2019-12-0618 min
IMPOSSIBLE HEALTHCAREChristina Farr (CNBC) - Tech Giants in HealthcareChristina's work in healthcare gives her a unique perspective on the entrance of tech giants to this industry. We discuss the challenges faced by these large companies entering healthcare, what opportunities they are missing, and failed examples. She also speaks about the common attributes she's noticed when interviewing successful founders/investors and what they are looking for.
2019-06-1542 minExplore The SpaceChristina Farr On Apple, Medical Data Sales, & BiohackingChristina Farr covers digital health for CNBC and, between her scoops, her writing, and her epic Twitter feed, is the clear leader in this work. She is back for her 4th visit to Explore The Space; we discuss Apple’s current moves, the difference between selling hardware and selling data, and some great biohacking stories.
Key Learnings
1. The company and technology that is moving the needle the most in the digital healthcare space
2. The ways that Apple is wading into healthcare beyond wearable tech, including the one Christina thinks is “the holy grail”
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2019-03-2037 min
Techmeme Ride HomeHealth Tech With CNBC's Christina Farr @chrissyfarrThis week had a lot of health tech news in it… a lot of it broken by CNBC’s health tech reporter Christina Farr. So, I reached out to Christina to chat, and we discussed Amazon getting into healthcare—possibly even getting into health insurance—what Apple’s health strategy is, where health tech might go beyond wearables and how the healthcare industry is responding to Silicon Valley invading their turf.
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2019-01-1917 min
Fortt KnoxAnalyzing the New iPhone XS Max & Apple Watch with Chrissy Farr, Josh Lipton, Jillian ManusThree new iPhone Xs and a watch that's a cleared medical device: That's what Apple announced at its biggest event of the year.
But what does it mean for Apple? Which, if any, of this stuff is worth buying?
Jon Fortt breaks it down with Christina Farr, CNBC.com health reporter who has been breaking stories left and right on Apple's health advancements; Jillian Manus, Silicon Valley venture capitalist, and CNBC tech correspondent Josh Lipton.
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