Joseph Mocanu: PHD MedTech Founder, Global Healthcare VC & Emerging Manager Investor Myths - E477

Joseph Mocanu, Managing Partner at Verge HealthTech Fund, and Jeremy Au discussed:

1. PHD MedTech Founder: Joseph shared his educational journey from studying molecular genetics at the University of Toronto where he initially focused on aging and cancer research, to realizing the essential role of business skills in bringing scientific advancements to market. This prompted him to pursue an MBA, which catalyzed his early entrepreneurial ventures, including co-founding a medical device startup at the age of 22, specializing in real-time brain imaging.

2. Global Healthcare VC: Joseph explains the ethos behind Verge Fund - impactful health technologies that enhance accessibility and efficiency in underserved emerging markets. The fund's global approach is not just about investment but also about spotting great founders regardless of product-market fit.

3. Emerging Manager Investor Myths: He explains the importance of patient capital and strategic foresight in venture capital, especially crucial in the volatile healthcare sector. His experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 illustrate the challenges of fundraising amidst global economic uncertainties. Reflecting on his dealings with different healthcare systems, he notes the significance of tailoring investment strategies to local healthcare environments.

Jeremy and Joseph also discussed emerging fund manager dynamics, investment hurdles during economic downturns, and the challenges facing global investment strategies.

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