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Key Takeaways
- Fenwick launches the “Closing Time” podcast series, offering an insider’s perspective on the realm of digital health startups.
- Hosted by Halle Tecco, a seasoned healthcare investor and founder, along with Michael T. Esquivel, a prominent Fenwick corporate partner, the podcast provides a unique view into pitch meetings, investment deals, and more.
- The podcast aims to inspire and empower entrepreneurs in the digital health space and is available on various podcast platforms.
Fenwick, a prominent player in comprehensive legal services for technology and life sciences companies, ventures into the podcast world with “Closing Time.” This engaging podcast series, hosted by Halle Tecco and Michael T. Esquivel, offers listeners an exclusive peek into the dynamic world of digital health startups, shedding light on the journey from pitch meetings to closing investment deals.
Unveiling the World of Healthcare Entrepreneurship
“Closing Time” promises to be a captivating podcast experience, allowing listeners to eavesdrop on pitch meetings and discussions with prominent figures who are shaping the healthtech landscape. Halle Tecco, a successful 3x founder and healthcare investor, and Michael T. Esquivel, a distinguished corporate partner at Fenwick, bring their collective expertise to the table to provide a comprehensive understanding of the digital health startup ecosystem.
“I’m excited to leverage my experience as a successful founder and investor to facilitate insightful conversations that can motivate and guide the entrepreneurs who are shaping the healthcare future,” said Tecco, who boasts a track record of founding three healthcare startups and teaching at the Columbia Business School. “Partnering with Fenwick on such an all-encompassing and entertaining crash course in digital health is a natural fit.”
The podcast’s inception was driven by a simple principle, as Esquivel explains: “Go where your audience is.” As a firm that’s deeply involved in healthtech, Fenwick recognizes the importance of delivering foundational discussions to empower the next generation of disruptors. These podcasts serve as an extension of Fenwick’s multiplatform content network, providing clients with insights into key legal and business developments in the global healthtech space.
The Guest Lineup: Titans of Healthcare Innovation
The “Closing Time” podcast brings a lineup of notable guests from the world of healthcare entrepreneurship. Upcoming episodes are set to feature founders and venture capitalists who have left their mark on the industry. Some of the prominent names include:
Founders:
- Lisa Alderson, Clarified Precision Medicine Co-Founder and Strategic Advisor
- Sonali Bloom, 2020 Onsite CEO
- Brooke LeBlanc, Edge Health Founder and CEO
- James Edward Murray, Therify Founder and CEO
Venture Capitalists:
- Deena Shakir, Lux Capital General Partner
- Kanyi Maqubela, Kindred Ventures Managing Partner
- Bob Kocher, Venrock Partner
- Lynne Chou O’Keefe, Define Ventures Founder and Managing Partner
About the Hosts
Halle Tecco is a healthcare investor and 3x healthcare founder, with ventures such as Rock Health, Natalist, and Cofertility under her belt. As an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School, she teaches the school’s inaugural MBA-level course on digital health investing. Halle’s expertise, which includes a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University and an MBA from the Harvard Business School, extends to advising the Harvard Medical School Department of Biomedical Informatics and serving on the board of RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association.
Michael T. Esquivel, a startup partner at Fenwick, angel investor, and lecturer at Stanford, co-leads Fenwick’s healthtech practice. His dedication to entrepreneurs and their ventures is evident in his advocacy and contributions. Named one of the key players in digital health startups by Business Insider, Michael is also an advisor to the leading seed fund, Rock Health. His insights on healthtech trends can be found on Twitter at @mtesquivel. He earned his JD from the Columbia University School of Law.
Fenwick: A Pillar of Legal Expertise
Fenwick stands as a pillar of legal services, particularly for technology and life sciences companies. Their comprehensive solutions cover a wide range of areas, from venture capital and public offerings to intellectual property and litigation. For five decades, Fenwick has played a pivotal role in guiding companies to become market leaders. The “Closing Time” podcast is a testament to Fenwick’s commitment to sharing insights and facilitating discussions that drive innovation.
Inspiring Future Disruptors
The launch of the “Closing Time” podcast series by Fenwick signifies the firm’s dedication to fostering innovation and knowledge-sharing within the digital health startup space. As the podcast delves into pitch meetings, investment strategies, and beyond, listeners can expect a comprehensive view of the world of healthcare entrepreneurship, empowering the next generation of disruptors.
