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Episode #600: Inside Ola Capital-Richey Hansen's Move from Endurance Sports to Healthy Aging Investments

Episode #600: Inside Ola Capital-Richey Hansen's Move from Endurance Sports to Healthy Aging Investments

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Welcome to HALO Talks! In this episode, host Pete Moore sits down with Richey Hansen, a former college athlete turned sports injury prevention clinic founder, coach, and now. . . venture investor. Drawing from his roots in the sports world and experience leading the Roots Running Project (a nonprofit that supports post-collegiate athletes) Richey talks about the unique dynamics of training groups, the benefits of nonprofit structures for athlete development, and his transition into the world of healthcare venture capital. He goes on to discuss what it takes to evaluate and invest in early-stage companies, lessons learned from managing a portfolio of dozens of startups, and the ambitious mission behind his latest venture, Ola Capital, which is focused on closing the gap between healthspan and lifespan. Whether you're interested in athlete development, tech innovation in wellness, or the "behind the scenes" nuts and bolts of starting a venture fund, this episode has insights you won't want to miss. When it comes to fundraising in today's private markets Hansen states, "Fundraising is obviously a challenge, especially in the current environment. And part of that is just the lack of liquidity that's occurred within private markets over the last couple years. It just leaves a lot of LPs still waiting for those liquidity events to occur so they could redeploy back into either new funds or new technologies." Key themes discussed Athlete-driven nonprofit model for developing post-collegiate runnersChallenges and strategies in raising investment fundsEvaluation criteria for early-stage health and wellness startupsDifferences between nonprofit and for-profit sports organizationsOperational support for founders as a venture investorTransition from sports rehab clinics to tech and investingHealthy aging and longevity investment focus at Ola Capital A Few Key Takeaways 1.Roots Running Project's Innovative Nonprofit Model: Hansen described the rationale behind structuring Roots Running Project as a nonprofit. This allowed for diverse funding sources, flexibility in athlete sponsorships, and greater support for post-collegiate athletes who might not initially qualify for top-tier brand sponsorships. The nonprofit format enabled more athletes to reach their potential without brand exclusivity constraints. 03:33 2. Value of Athlete Development Parallels Early-Stage Investing: Richey also drew parallels between supporting developing athletes and early-stage founders. Both require belief in potential, focus on character and drive, and the right kind of support without micromanagement. The operational approach in coaching athletes informed his perspective in nurturing founders as a venture investor. 11:18 3. Niche Venture Focus Yields Strategic Advantages: While at Revere, Hansen and his team leveraged deep industry relationships—particularly in oral health—to inform investment decisions. This provided unique "inside baseball" perspectives, helping to select companies likely to be adopted or acquired by partners in the space, and showing how specialized funds can offer significant value to both startups and investors. 13:53 4. Venture Fundraising Demands Long-Term Relationship Building: Raising a venture fund, especially in the current private market environment, is a long, relationship-driven process. Hansen detailed how the process for the $35 million Ola Capital fund relies on networks with founders, executives, medical experts, family offices, and athletes who share a passion for health, wellness, and longevity. Fundraising typically takes 12–36 months and hinges on trust, track record, and shared vision. 19:12 5. Ola Capital's Mission-Closing the Gap Between Healthspan and Lifespan: Ola Capital focuses on healthy aging, aiming to reduce the sizable gap in the U.S. between years lived and years lived in good health. Richey explained how the fund leverages elite athlete networks and clinical expertise to source, validate, and promote technologies that can support longer, healthier lives for all, not just elite performers. 22:21 Resources: Richey Hansen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rthansenOla Capital: https://www.olacapital.vc Integrity Square: https://www.integritysq.comProspect Wizard: https://www.theprospectwizard.comPromotion Vault: https://www.promotionvault.comHigherDose: https://www.higherdose.com
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