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Written by Hailey O'Connor, YC ’24Strengthening preventive medicine, particularly in mental health, nutrition, physical wellness, and access to care, is essential for enhancing our healthcare system. This past weekend 200 attendees came together to collaborate and innovate around the theme of preventive medicine. Among them, over 100 were students from Yale University, joined by peers from 19 other institutions. Notably, 75% of the participants were first-time hackers, demonstrating a growing interest in healthcare innovation.
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February 02, 2021
Health Entrepreneurs
Clockwise from top left: Roger Barnett, CEO of Shaklee Corp., moderator Fatema Basrai and Chris Larsen, co-founder of Ripple.
Public health is a solid investment. Just ask these health entrepreneurs.
Two leading industry investors spoke to a virtual gathering Wednesday (January 27) to tell a Yale School of Public Health audience about their paths to success. Titled “Health Entrepreneurship: How to Really Make an Impact,” the hour-long discussion featured Shaklee Corporation CEO Roger Barnett and Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen as they gave advice and encouraged students to follow their entrepreneurial ambitions.
The two investors have a few things in common: billions of dollars, a wealth of experience in the health startup ecosystem, and a shared excitement for Yale. They gave the online audience a few golden nuggets of advice.