Investing in the Future of Animal Health with Dr. Natalie Marks

In this episode, host Julie Lawless and industry insider Dr. Beatrice Vos speak with Dr. Natalie Marks, a nationally recognized veterinarian, board member, chief veterinary officer, strategic advisor and CEO of VANE, the Veterinary Angel Network of Entrepreneurs. In this episode, Natalie shares how VANE is helping early-stage animal health companies access smart capital, strategic guidance and a growing network of veterinarians, executives, investors and industry experts. She also discusses what VANE looks for in founders, where she sees momentum across the Animal Health investment landscape, and why stronger collaboration can help bring meaningful innovation to veterinarians, pet parents, producers and animals faster. #AnimalHealth #Veterinary #Pets #Innovation #Investment #StartUps And as always, our Insiders (Dr. Beatrice Vos, Joseph Harvey and Julie Lawless) give you their hot takes – this time on investing and investment in Animal Health. About Animal Health Insider    🎧 Animal Health Insider brings you behind the scenes of the animal health industry with insights from the leaders, innovators, and dealmakers shaping what’s next. Subscribe today!  Learn more.  00:00 Welcome to Animal Health Insider 00:13 The Insiders: Startup Funding & Animal Health Innovation 02:10 Why VANE Is Becoming More Visible in Animal Health 04:05 The Funding Gap Facing Animal Health Startups 07:35 Investor Challenges in Animal Health Innovation 11:20 Why VANE Matters for Founders & Investors 13:38 Welcome, Dr. Natalie Marks (VANE) 14:31 What Is VANE & Why It Was Created 15:21 Who Can Become a VANE Member? 16:58 What VANE Looks for in Investments 19:08 Natalie’s Advice for Startup Founders 22:08 Building a Stronger Animal Health Ecosystem 24:07 Portfolio Companies & Emerging Innovation Trends 26:19 What’s Missing in Animal Health Innovation? 28:12 Climbing Mountains & Staying Optimistic About the Industry 30:18 Closing Thoughts About Animal Health Insider Animal Health Insider takes you behind the scenes of the Animal Health industry. Each episode starts with conversation from the “Insiders,” followed by in-depth conversations with the leaders and disruptors shaping what’s next. If you work in #AnimalHealth, #Veterinary, #Biotech, #Agtech, #Sustainability, #Investment, or #PublicPolicy, subscribe for sharper context and real insight from the people on the inside of the industry. 🌐 Learn more at https://www.lawlesscomms.com/podcast/ LawlessComms Ready to build industry influence and engage employees through strategic communications made for Animal Health? We’re here to help. 🌐 https://www.lawlesscomms.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julielawless Stonehaven Transactions With decades of commercial and legal experience in M&A and other transactions in the animal health sector, Stonehaven Transactions guides small and large life science companies and investors through buy-side or sell-side transactions, license deals and commercial collaborations, ensuring value maximization, a seamless process, optimized synergies, and long-term growth. 🌐 https://sc.group/transactions/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-beatrice-vos-4184201 S&P Global Animal Health Beyond the headlines, S&P Global Animal Health provides expert insights for your animal health business. 🌐 https://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights/en/industries/agriculture/animal-health LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-harvey-08109916