From BlackRock to Brain Health VC: Caitlin Ner on Bipolar, Burnout & Neurotechnology

Ever wonder what happens when a high-performing investor faces burnout and decides to rebuild her life around mental health and purpose?In this episode of Low to Grow, Annie Wenmiao Yu sits down with Caitlin Ner, a global investor turned mental health tech leader and venture capitalist at PsyMed Ventures. Caitlin opens up about her personal experiences with mental illness, the pivotal role of therapy in her recovery, and how her journey inspired her to back innovative neuroscience and AI-driven startups improving access to care.Together, Annie and Caitlin explore what it really takes to maintain mental well-being in high-pressure industries, how to navigate complex healthcare systems, and why the future of mental health care lies at the intersection of technology, neuroscience, and empathy.You’ll learn:How personal mental health challenges can inspire purpose-driven careersThe reality of entrepreneurship in the mental health startup spaceInsights from venture capital investing in neurotech and mental health innovationWhy AI is reshaping access to therapy and supportWhat it means to prioritize quality care and human connection in tech-driven solutionsThe therapy modalities that transformed Caitlin’s perspective — from CBT to brain spottingFollow Low to GrowInstagram: ⁠@lowtogrowpodcast⁠TikTok and YouTube: @lowtogrowhttps://www.lowtogrow.comSay hi: [email protected]:00 Introduction to Caitlin Ner's Journey03:12 Transitioning to Mental Health14:28 Navigating Professional Support17:27 Exploring Therapy Modalities20:09 From BlackRock to Startups22:45 Lessons from Scaling Mental Health Startups25:49 Caitlin's Venture Capital Insights28:31 Innovations in Neurotechnology31:01 From Harvard to King's College London34:00 Advice for Aspiring Founders36:27 Mental Health in the Filipino Community38:58 Caitlin’s Advice to Her Younger Self41:54 AI in Mental HealthFollow Caitlin NerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlinner/Website: https://psymed.ventures/X: https://x.com/caitlinnerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caitlinclarisse/Please Note: Low to Grow is for educational and awareness purposes only. It’s not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. If you’re struggling, please reach out to a licensed therapist or mental health professional. Free resources: https://www.mind.org.uk.