MedTechVC. HealthcareInvestor. Mom,Ski,Run. KauffmanFellow. MBA/MPH
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SkiMaverickVC retweeted
Apr 3
Had an interesting convo today with a former GP about the “LP virality coefficient.”
At one fund they measured how many new LPs each existing LP brings via intros, and it came out to ~1.1.
Not huge, but already close to self-sustaining. And if you could push that toward 2, fundraising starts to feel less like a grind and more like a compounding system.
But it’s def not universal.
It works much better with HNWIs, operators, angels, smaller FOs - people who are socially active and comfortable making intros. It breaks down pretty quickly with institutions like endowments or pensions, where behavior is constrained and referrals are rare.
So it’s a pretty good lens for emerging managers (where LP base is more network-driven), but less useful for bigger / institutional funds.
There’s also a timing - like most of the value comes from asking at the right moment (right after a strong interaction or signal), and then following up deliberately. And it’s less about one ask, more about building it into the process.
Feels like many funds still run fundraising as a linear funnel, while a few are quietly turning it into a network loop.
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How one venture firm is working to unlock MedTech; Where J&J/Shockwave is taking IVL next @devicetalks #venturecapital #MedTech #investing devicetalks.com/how-one-vent…
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🏆my adorable nephew qualified for 2026 business plan nationals, let’s help support his dream so he can go and compete! Any little bit helps! instagram.com/reel/DVtEEpmDd…
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My 8th grade nephew Silas (2025 National Champ) is defending his BPA title, and it’s a big deal for him and his Missoula Montana team. His hard work has paid off. Every little bit helps, and makes a difference. Let’s rally to give him this opportunity! gofund.me/85005d141
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Tethered to Tech, Nurses Suffer Digital Compassion Fatigue medscape.com/viewarticle/tet…
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11 Oct 2025
So many layers to the AI arms race
Morgan Stanley recently reported that the amount of debt tied to AI is $1.2 trillion, with OpenAI at the center of the spend.
But what's worth understanding is who is actually on the hook for the debt.
It's not OpenAI, which has largely avoided tying the debt to its for- and non-profit entities, and as a result can aggressively expand without the burden of taking on high initial costs.
Our discussion 👇
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11 Oct 2025
Keeping the 340b program is critical to the safety net of our health system. beckershospitalreview.com/ph…
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NVCA Board members from across the country gathered in Washington, DC this week to meet with policymakers and share the venture capital perspective on key policies impacting entrepreneurship, innovation, and America’s global competitiveness.
We had productive discussions with @SECGov Chair Paul Atkins, as well as the offices of Senators Mike Rounds, Bill Cassidy, Todd Young, Marsha Blackburn, Raphael Warnock, and Pete Ricketts, and Representatives Pat Fallon, Sam Liccardo, Max Miller, Rudy Yakym, and Jason Smith.
A huge thank you to the NVCA Board members for their time, dedication, and strong advocacy on behalf of the venture ecosystem. Your voice ensures that policymakers understand the role venture capital plays in fueling innovation and growing our economy.
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The number of school-aged children who are obese is, for the first time, higher than those who are severely undernourished. One-fifth of children aged 5-19 are overweight; of them, half are obese.
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More children today are obese than underweight. Which countries are worst affected? economist.com/graphic-detail…
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SkiMaverickVC retweeted
6 Jun 2025
Lindsey Vonn says skiing and venture capital share the same mindset: calculated risk, sharp focus, and high stakes. f-st.co/uQl21GO
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20 May 2025
One of my favorite books shows how far we've come in medicine: The Butchering Art: Joseph Lister's Quest to Transform the Grisly World of Victorian Medicine a.co/d/4VKqXgx #MedTech #Innovation #Healthcare #VentureCapital
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@ocab13ra wishing you a strong recovery “⚾️ Baseball & MedTech🫛Peas in a Pod” by Jenny Barba #yankees #orthopedic #MedTech #VentureCapital medium.com/@jennyhbarba/%…
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