@HarryStebbings Lynne Chou O'Keefe of @definevc
*Kleiner -> founded early-stage digital health firm
*Raised $800 AUM in 5 years
*Takes super hands on approach with founders
*Insatiable drive
*Strong POV on incumbents & disruptors partnering in highly regulated industries
*Not on podcasts or X
@lulumeservey Great example and roadmap for fundraising announcements, thanks for sharing! Follow up q - do you think the transparency approach re: down round works just as well for smaller/younger startups who have raised less capital with lower valuations?
Wheel's @MLDavey recently spoke with @JacksonFordyce & @FortuneMagazine as part of their Austin-based founder series.
During the conversation, Michelle discusses the inspiration behind Wheel & our mission of putting great care within everyone’s reach. https://t.co/uz6dyIrqJa
While it’s heartbreaking to hear stories like this, the last few days have been an interesting lesson/reminder in the personal and emotional ties we all have with our banks.
A friend has her deceased grandma’s jewelry in a safe deposit box at SVB. Unclear if/when she’ll be able to access it. I’m sure there are many others - these are the lesser known stories related to the closure.
Heading to @SXSW today?
Don't miss @MLDavey's panel "The Healthcare Experience of 2030" at 4:00 pm for a discussion building on the consumer-centric healthcare experience of the future. #SXSW2023
https://t.co/5PihluAipi
Can good comms save an otherwise bad situation? No, there's no amount of "going direct" that can make up for a bank not having enough money.
But bad comms can kill an otherwise salvageable situation.
This 🧵 is a masterclass on how to successfully develop and execute a comms strategy. Or in SVB’s case… utterly fail. Identify your key audiences, make sure you reach them (at the appropriate time!) and give them the context and info they need.
It’s tragic that Silicon Valley Bank could lose 80%+ of its value in a single day.
But what’s crazy is that the financial collapse was largely driven by a communication collapse.
Their storyline unraveled and their messaging went off the rails, in 4 big ways.
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I'm happy to share the first episode of my video series with @FortuneMagazine where I interview Austin-based founders!
I sit down with @MLDavey from @Wheel_Health and discuss Wheel’s trajectory and the best and worst advice received from investors.
https://t.co/XuK3XC1alC
Thank you @BusinessInsider & @MissyKras for including Wheel on your list of startups expected to take off.
We're excited to continue putting great care within everyone's reach by powering virtual-first care across the broader industry - in 2023 & beyond
https://t.co/ECv243aIS6
In all seriousness though, there are few things that fill me up like spending time with my coworkers IRL, seeing first-hand the industry reaction to what we’re building at @Wheel_Health, and running into all my health tech friends. #HLTH2022
Giving myself a pat on the back for making it through three days in Vegas at 32 weeks pregnant. Excited to head home to my husband, my dog, and my couch…which I may not leave for the foreseeable future #HLTH2022