Dr. William Shrank is CEO of Aradigm, launched in November 2024 and funded by Andreessen Horowitz, a carve-out insurance product for cell and gene therapy aimed at improving access and affordability of transformative therapies. Prior to launching Aradigm, Dr. Shrank served as Venture Partner, Bio and Health at Andreessen. Previously, Dr. Shrank served as Chief Medical Officer for Humana, where his responsibilities included implementing Humana’s integrated care delivery. He previously held the position of Chief Medical and Corporate Affairs Officer, during which time he oversaw government affairs. Dr. Shrank joined Humana from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) where he served as Chief Medical Officer, Insurance Services Division. His prior experience includes serving as Senior Vice President, Chief Scientific Officer, and Chief Medical Officer of Provider Innovation at CVS Health and as Director, Research and Rapid-Cycle Evaluation Group, for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation. Dr. Shrank began his career as a practicing physician with Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and as an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School.

In their candid conversation, they explore:

- How an "unplanned" career led to extraordinary impact and continuous growth, and learning

- Why clinicians can't afford to stay on the sidelines

- The reality of transitioning from big corporate roles to startup life

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