Cris De Luca on Scaling Ventures, Healthcare Innovation, and Why Cannolis Matter

Jim Joyce and I are back, continuing our tradition of staying consistently inconsistent and meticulously unproduced 😄. In episode #148 of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, we chatted with Cris De Luca, Partner at Sanofi Ventures. (I still can’t believe we haven’t had him on before, especially since we go to the same barber 😄) Cris shared his incredible journey through his own startup, healthcare innovation, corporate venturing, and the evolving dynamics of digital health—but we covered a lot more, including: 🚀 How to scale ventures with patient empowerment at the core 💡 The role of corporate venturing in transforming healthcare 🏢 Swinging for the fences 🎯 Key insights on building sustainable, scalable businesses 🔑 The importance of seeking mentorship early and often Fun mentions as always: Steve Seuntjens Dave Ricks All-In Podcast Alex Fair Paul Hudson