While advanced algorithms are valuable, the true differentiator is the ability to generate and control clean, relevant data. Unique data enables companies to build more accurate models and innovate solutions that are difficult for competitors to replicate. Recently, Kim Branson, SVP Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning at GSK, sat down with Vijay Pande, PhD, a16z general partner, to discuss how AI is impacting our industry and what comes next. Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/dE6hXZCX
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Congratulations to Genesis Therapeutics! None of the above should be taken as investment advice or an advertisement for investment services; please see https://lnkd.in/gjmYWkHi for more information.
We’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with Gilead! Together, we’re combining forces to accelerate groundbreaking discoveries and push the boundaries of what’s possible in drug development. This partnership highlights the power of our AI platform, GEMS, and our shared commitment to creating innovative and breakthrough medicines for patients with high unmet medical need. Gilead and Genesis Therapeutics Announce Strategic Collaboration to Discover and Develop Novel Therapies | Business Wire https://lnkd.in/g6d_gFBA
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Vijay Pande, PhD, a16z general partner, recently joined the AI x a16z podcast to explore the intersection of AI, biotechnology, and healthcare, highlighting the immense potential and challenges of these rapidly evolving fields. Vijay shares his thoughts on: 👉🏼 How we can transform care quality, access, and reduce costs by leveraging AI 👉🏼 How early AI healthcare companies have an opportunity to build comprehensive full stack solutions to innovate our health 👉🏼 How companies can merge computational and drug design expertise to build successful cross functional teams. Listen on Raising Health: https://lnkd.in/det5FJ2E
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The intricate nature of developing and administering cell therapies makes them expensive and logistically challenging. As we look to the future, simplifying the process to reduce costs will be critical in making these life-saving treatments more widely available. Recently, Jorge Conde, a16z general partner, and Ginger Liau, welcomed Bruce Levine, Barbara and Edward Netter Professor in Cancer Gene Therapy at the University of Pennsylvania on the Raising Health podcast to discuss the next generation of cell and gene therapies. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eSHGv9kx
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Congrats to Thatch on their Series A! They’re making an incredibly difficult experience — using your employer’s money to get whatever healthcare you want — look simple. Learn more 👇🏼 None of the above should be taken as investment advice or an advertisement for investment services; please see https://lnkd.in/gjmYWkHi for more information.
We are thrilled to announce our $38M Series A led by General Catalyst and Index Ventures and with participation from other great investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Avid Ventures, and The General Partnership. We will use these funds to build a brighter future for the U.S. healthcare system, where employers can provide better health benefits for less money, and employees can keep the same great benefits from job to job. Thatch is on a path to being the default platform every forward-thinking company uses to provide health and wellness benefits for their teams. Read more about our announcement here: https://lnkd.in/e5V-sgZH
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"AI tools are getting good enough (and evolving rapidly enough) that organizations may view them more as “AI staff” than as software products. We’re not just talking about disrupting the market of enterprise software, which is on the order of tens of billions of dollars, but we’re talking about disrupting the market of services, which is on the order of trillions." - Julie Yoo, a16z general partner. Recently, Julie and Vijay Pande, PhD, a16z general partner, sat down in our studio to discuss the cost of healthcare and AI implementation, the data landscape for AI training, and patient experience. Watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/gfTYYWd8
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The American healthcare excels in acute care but fails in addressing chronic conditions that develop over time. We need for a paradigm shift—from reactive care to proactive. Recently, Casey Means, MD, Author of Good Energy and Co-Founder of Levels, joined Vijay Pande, PhD, a16z general partner, to discuss the future of our health. Listen on Raising Health: https://lnkd.in/gNavdYwi
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Vineeta Agarwala, MD PhD, a16z general partner, recently sat down with Brooke Boyarsky Pratt, cofounder and CEO at knownwell, to discuss the growing demand for GLP medications. In the conversation the duo got into what it takes to build a successful healthcare company beyond what they normally teach in business school. Listen to the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gV8eqV3X
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Why Will Healthcare Benefit the Most from AI? 1️⃣ No Legacy Tech: Low reliance on old software means a clean slate for AI adoption. 2️⃣ Severe Staffing Gap: AI can help bridge the critical shortage of healthcare professionals. 3️⃣ Regulatory Readiness: Established FDA guidelines support seamless AI integration. 4️⃣ Huge Market Potential: AI could disrupt a trillion-dollar services market, far beyond just software. Read the full article from a16z general partner, Julie Yoo: https://lnkd.in/g2zhfDB5
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The real magic lies in developing AI to work seamlessly within complex workflows, ultimately leading to faster, more precise therapies. Recently, Greg Meyers, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Bristol Myers Squibb, joined a16z general partner, Jorge Conde, to discuss how we can move from isolated experiments to truly integrated innovation. Listen on Raising Health: https://lnkd.in/g7tX6Xiq