Matias and Greg sit down with Brooks Leitner, the newest venture partner at PsyMed Ventures, to explore the future of brain and mental health investing. Brooks, an MD/PhD with deep experience from Yale and the NIH, shares his insights on how a human-first approach is reshaping neuroscience innovation and venture investing. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• Broadening the Thesis: Evolving from a psychedelics-only focus to a comprehensive neuro investment strategy.
• Human-First Research: Shifting from animal models to clinical insights for better brain therapies.
• Key Investment Areas: Therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics, consumer health, and AI-enabled care platforms.
• Early-Stage Conviction: Leveraging a prepared mind to spot breakthrough opportunities.
• Personal & Future Insights: Leadership challenges and the vision for the future of neuro investing.

Credits:

Created by Greg Kubin and Matias Serebrinsky
Host: Matias Serebrinsky & Greg Kubin
Produced by Jonathan A. Davis,  Nico V. Rey & Caitlin Ner

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