Investing in Health & Wellness Startups | Helene Servillon

In this episode of VC Unfiltered, Lucas J Pols, General Partner of Pegasus Angel Accelerator, interviews Helene Servillon from JourneyOne Ventures.Helene discusses her investment strategies in the health and wellness sector, focusing on modernizing ancient healing practices, exploring innovative solutions in mental health, and much more!The conversation delves into the challenges of consumer tech investments, the impact of FOMO in venture capital, and lessons learned from the cannabis industry. Helene emphasizes the importance of understanding consumer behavior and market viability while navigating the complexities of venture capital.Listen to VC Unfiltered on all major platforms!Chapters:0:52 - Intro1:41 - About JourneyOne Ventures2:42 - Contraception innovation4:26 -  MDMA therapy 7:50 - The beauty of working in venture capital 9:14 - What Helene has learned about her job 10:19 - Exploring CPGs11:30 Helene's "hot take"14:49 - What JourneyOne Ventures is interested in17:16 - War stories20:10 - Investor advice21:08 - FOMO in VC21:58 - Bird scooter debate23:23 - The use case of Bird25:29 - Investor tipListen here:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vc-unfiltered/id1756379899Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/342uGXBr031LgcubfOxYsu?si=1b553ad155964c94Substack: pegasusunfiltered.substack.comOur website: pegasusangelaccelerator.comLearn More: Venture Fellow ProgramDesigned for aspiring venture capitalists and startup leaders, our Venture Fellow Program offers deep insights into venture operations, fund management, and growth strategies, all guided by seasoned industry experts.https://www.pegasusangelaccelerator.com/learn-ventureEmerging Angel ProgramBreak the mold and dive into angel investing with a fresh perspective. Our Emerging Angel Program provides a comprehensive curriculum on innovative investment strategies, unique deal sourcing, and hands-on, real-world experiences, all guided by industry experts.https://www.pegasusangelaccelerator.com/emerging-angelsFollow Us:pegasusunfiltered.substack.comlinkedin.com/company/pegasus-angel-acceleratorx.com/paa_vcwww.instagram.com/pegasusacceleratorwww.tiktok.com/@pegasusaccelerator#venturecapital #startup #investing