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 careers
• The reality of entrepreneurship in the mental health startup space
• Insights from venture capital investing in neurotech and mental health innovation
• Why AI is reshaping access to therapy and support
• What it means to prioritize quality care and human connection in tech-driven solutions
• The therapy modalities that transformed Caitlin’s perspective — from CBT to brain spotting

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Caitlin Ner's Journey

03:12 Transitioning to Mental Health

14:28 Navigating Professional Support

17:27 Exploring Therapy Modalities

20:09 From BlackRock to Startups

22:45 Lessons from Scaling Mental Health Startups

25:49 Caitlin's Venture Capital Insights

28:31 Innovations in Neurotechnology

31:01 From Harvard to King's College London

34:00 Advice for Aspiring Founders

36:27 Mental Health in the Filipino Community

38:58 Caitlin’s Advice to Her Younger Self

41:54 AI in Mental Health

Follow Caitlin Ner

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlinner/

Website: https://psymed.ventures/

X: https://x.com/caitlinner

Instagram: 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.