The Journey Venture Studio

🦋 The Journey Venture Studio has had an exciting and productive month with our 2nd cohort of Founders-in-Residence – Victoria Huang, Kasai Rogers, Silver Horsley, and Neda Hassanzadeh, MSc.   Over the past few weeks, we’ve been diving into the Venture Capital Industry through panels and workshops led by Ashok Santhanam, Sean Lindy, Janelle Goulard, James Goulka, Andrew Steele, Azin Radsan van Alebeek, Charles Mitchell, Tyler Smith, and Peter Walker from Carta.   Our founders have also expanded their healthcare expertise through meetings with national healthcare executives from hospital systems, insurance companies, Medicaid/Medicare, and financial firms. A huge thanks to Matthew Rozen, Emily Hu, James R. Stringham, Charlton A Wilson, and Joe Gaudio for your invaluable insights. We’re especially grateful to Valleywise Health (Lisa Hartsock, MPH, CFRE and Michael White) and Northern Arizona Regional Behavioral Health Authority - NARBHA for insightful discussions on community health and access. As well as our inhouse leadership coach and founder mental health therapists – Brian Wood, Dr. Andrea Raby, and Jon McCAINE, Ph.D..   We’re excited to continue building and look forward to connecting at HLTH USA in Las Vegas with Justin Bayless, Jason Wood, and others. 🌟   #HealthcareInnovation #VentureStudio #ArizonaEcosystem #HLTH2024

Take A Breath & Build Your Resilience: Yoga for Entrepreneurs As entrepreneurs, we know the grind is real. Long hours, high stakes, and a constant pressure can take a toll on our well-being. We also know that half the battle is mental, and that founders with grit and resilience are more likely to succeed. That's why we've teamed up with Teresa Porter- Owner of Sirrine Yoga to host a yoga session for founders, entrepreneurs, and the teams and professionals who support them. Join us on Oct 16th at the #PBC for mindful movement to reduce stress and boost focus while finding time to connect and network with other holistic builders. https://lnkd.in/gSzhp3Nj

Last night The Journey hosted our first Jeffersonian dinner where we had the opportunity to bring together an incredible group of healthcare leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs over dinner and conversation. The discussion focused on the biggest challenges facing healthcare; access, affordability, quality of care, and ongoing inequities - and explored how technology and innovation can play a part in addressing those challenges. A special thanks to our sponsor, Linda Little and @IHeartMedia and our moderator, Sentari Minor for making this event possible, and a big shoutout to all the attendees for creating such a welcoming and engaging atmosphere. We look forward to many more discussions in the future! Stay connected and keep the conversation going with a comment below on what you think are the biggest challenges facing healthcare. #HealthcareInnovation #TechForGood #JeffersonianDinner #TheJourneyVentureStudio #Community #Gratitude Heather Carter, Justin Bayless, Heidi Jannenga, PT, DPT, Jill Hawkins Johnson, Marion Kelly, Todd LaPorte, Sentari Minor, Linda Little, MBA, Bhavik Patel, David Schwartz, James R. Stringham, Malka Stromer, Charlton A Wilson, Alrashid Raad, Nikki Haro, Kasai Rogers, Mark Moeremans, Neda Hassanzadeh, MSc, Victoria Huang, Silver Horsley, Vincent Berkley

The Journey is hosting our first Jeffersonian dinner, focusing on the critical question: What are the biggest challenges facing healthcare, and what role can technology and innovation play in addressing those challenges? We are excited to explore how technology can revolutionize healthcare and tackle the most pressing issues of our time. We are incredibly grateful to our amazing sponsor, Linda Little, Region President of iHeartMedia, for her generous support and making this possible. What do you think is the biggest challenge in healthcare today? Share your thoughts in the comments! Let’s innovate for a healthier future! 💡🌐 #HealthcareInnovation #TechForGood #JeffersonianDinner #TheJourneyVentureStudio

The Journey is proud to have been selected as a finalist for the Inclusion Innovation Award as part of the @Phoenix Business Journal's 2024 Champions of Inclusion Awards! This nomination recognizes our commitment to promoting inclusivity and diversity by connecting underrepresented entrepreneurs who are closest to healthcare's toughest challenges with the opportunity to go solve them. We are honored to have been among such incredible companies and leaders who are making significant progress to drive inclusion and celebrate diversity across our community. A big thank you to the Phoenix Business Journal for acknowledging our efforts to create an environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences. Congratulations to the Champion of Inclusion Innovation Award winner: One Step Beyond! https://lnkd.in/daitqjGf

Understanding the rapidly changing landscape of healthcare, including things like AI and personalized medicine are crucial to ensuring they can be used to create quitable and advanced healthcare solutions for all. https://lnkd.in/d288cemk

AI has the potential to transform healthcare for the better, if used correctly. Here are some key considerations that healthcare organizations need to keep in mind when adopting AI. These insights are crucial for our journey in solving the root causes of healthcare challenges and improving health outcomes for all. To read the article click here: https://lnkd.in/g_bpFDsx

The latest report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine reveals that racial health care disparities persist across the nation despite two decades of efforts. Structural racism and environmental factors continue to contribute to worse health outcomes for minorities. At The Journey we are committed to solving the root causes of healthcare's biggest challenges. We believe that the people who are closest to the problem are the ones best positioned to solve it. By empowering underrepresented entreprenuers to address healthcare disparities through innovation, we have the opportunity to improve healthcare, for all.

"To be successful at anything, the truth is, you don't have to be special. You just have to be what most people aren't: consistent, determined, and willing to work for it. No shortcuts." - @TomBrady 💪🚀 At The Journey, we believe in founders who embody this mindset. It's not just about having a great idea - it's about the drive to turn that idea into reality. We're here to support those who are ready to put in the work and make a lasting impact. Discipline Wins. 🏆 https://lnkd.in/gKDUVQ-Z