In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall Martin speaks with Rachna Dayal, a global health biotech and venture investment expert, founder of Sugati Ventures.

Rachna shares her transition from corporate roles at Johnson & Johnson and Philips to founding and running a venture fund focused on transformative health tech startups. She talks about the major differences between working in large corporations and managing a small VC fund, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and addressing high unmet needs in healthcare through innovative solutions in medical devices and AI-enabled platforms.

Rachna highlights her investment thesis around consumer-first, purpose-led brands, particularly focusing on life-saving devices and enhancing quality of life, and discusses the crucial role of founder-market fit and diverse backgrounds in fostering innovation in the healthcare space. She also touches on current trends such as the rise of AI in healthcare and the impact of economic conditions on venture capital, offering advice for new investors and emphasizing the need for perseverance during tough times in the investment landscape.

Visit Sugati Ventures at sugativentures.com/

Reach out to at www.linkedin.com/company/sugati-ventures/

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