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Cyril Philip, Principal at Providence Ventures - Top Healthcare Investor


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Interview with Cyril Philip, Principal at Providence Ventures, one of  the top investors recognized within the healthcare industry.   

1:08: Who is Providence Ventures?

4:20: Why did Providence decide to create their own venture capital arm?
7:26: Healthcare is so vast, how do you filter this industry?
11:00: You seem to focus on operational healthcare solutions, why?
14:54: Are you looking for moonshots or something practical as an early  stage healthcare investor?
17:40: What do you see in healthcare most people don’t?
21:05: Can it be limiting to invest in healthcare?
25:00: Can you highlight some of your investments?
31:55: Do you focus on platform plays or tools for specific conditions?
35:15: Healthcare has long sales cycles - how does this shape your  investment thesis?
39:00: How does the pandemic change your outlook on healthcare?
49:11: Are there any healthcare technology companies you’re excited  about?
53:20: Highlighting unique features of Providence Ventures - synergy  team, portfolio development strategy.
57:08: Closing Remarks  

About Providence Ventures: Providence Ventures, founded in 2014, manages $300 million in venture  capital funds on behalf of Providence St. Joseph Health (PSJH), one of  the largest integrated health systems in the US. Providence Ventures'  mission is to achieve venture and growth equity class returns through  direct investments in innovative healthcare companies that improve  health outcomes, lower costs, and enhance the experience of our patients  and caregivers. Providence Ventures offers investment capital, combined  with health system expertise, to companies addressing existing and  emerging pain points in healthcare. Providence Ventures partners with  our portfolio companies to refine existing solutions, while expanding  their adoption within and beyond our health system.  Visit: www.providenceventures.org

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Top Startups SeriesBy Kyle Kling