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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2024 · 10 MIN

Executive Series: Playbook for Success in Venture Capital Investments with Scott Barclay

from The Beat · host HLTH

About Scott Barclay:Scott Barclay is a Managing Director at Insight Partners based in Palo Alto. His Computational Care thesis envisions the future of US and global healthcare built at the intersection of empathy and scalable technology.  Scott’s early career traversed capital markets with Banc of America Securities in Europe and the US, The Boston Consulting Group, and CVS Health. At CVS and then after, Scott helped create and scale the nation’s e-prescribing ecosystem, running iScribe (acq Allscripts) and as Chief Strategy Officer of Surescripts.  Prior to Insight, Scott built his investing career as a healthcare angel investor and advisor (NaviHealth, Doximity, Elation) and, from 2015 – 2020, as a Partner at DCVC, a world-class early-stage deep tech venture capital firm, where he was a director or observer on the Boards of companies like Carbon Health, Freenome, SafelyYou, and many others. Things You’ll Learn:The three big themes that are set to revolutionize healthcare investment.The art and science behind Insight Partners' long-term investment and operational support strategies.Navigating valuation adjustments in turbulent markets and fostering founder relationships.The investment wisdom in an era of market recalibration—what it really takes to write the check.Sustainability and profitability: Scott’s forecast on public exits for health tech startups.Resources:Connect with and follow Lynne on LinkedIn.Learn more about Insight Partners on their LinkedIn and website.

Reimagine the infrastructure of healthcare through technology in anticipation of 2040 and beyond. In this episode, Scott Barclay, Managing Director of Insight Partners, illuminates the investment ethos of Insight Partners and the strategies they employ post-investment, emphasizing long-term growth and value addition. Scott shares the intricate process of attracting premier founders and adapting to the fluctuating investment landscape, particularly in the context of recent valuation adjustments in the health tech sector. He dives deep into the current pulse of venture capital investment, explores the allure of software as the backbone of scalable companies, and tackles the three key themes poised to redefine the future of healthcare. Scott gives his candid perspective on the importance of building sustainable, profitable businesses and outlines how Insight Partners maintains a founder-friendly approach. Stay tuned and hear the intricacies of venture capital with Scott Barclay and get to the heart of what it takes to thrive in the ever-evolving world of healthcare innovation.

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