Georgetown McDonough’s Business of Health Initiative Addresses Mission-Driven Investing in Healthcare
The Business of Health Initiative at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business recently hosted a panel discussion with Morgan Health to discuss Mission-Driven Investing in Healthcare. The event drew over 80 attendees – including students, faculty, staff, and industry leaders – to explore the intersection of healthcare and sustainable investment practices.
The evening’s conversation focused on how venture capital and private equity firms can align their investment strategies with healthcare innovation while also addressing consumer needs to create meaningful, transformative outcomes. The panel, moderated by Dan Mendelson, CEO of Morgan Health, featured leading experts:
- Dr. Bijan Salehizadeh, Managing Director of NaviMed Capital
- Lee Shapiro, Managing Partner of 7wireVentures
Key Themes and Takeaways
The panelists shared their insights on the evolving role of private equity in driving innovation and addressing pressing challenges within healthcare.
A significant portion of the discussion focused on balancing mission-driven objectives with the expectations of financial returns. Salehizadeh stressed the importance of early communication with limited partners (LPs) to align goals, while Shapiro spoke about the embedded mission in his fund’s unique set of LPs, many of whom are focused on improving healthcare delivery.
Mendelson guided the panel through a rich discussion on the current regulatory environment and how firms can navigate this landscape while remaining committed to their mission. He also posed the thought-provoking question of how investment firms can ensure they are integrating purpose into their long-term strategies, sparking diverse perspectives from the panelists.
A Networking Opportunity and a Look Ahead
Attendees, ranging from students and faculty to industry professionals, enjoyed a lively networking reception following the discussion where they had the opportunity to exchange ideas and explore potential career opportunities in this rapidly evolving field. Many left inspired by the conversation and eager to engage in future Business of Health Initiative events.
The Business of Health Initiative also will host an upcoming event in New York City on October 24, in collaboration with Hoyas in Health. To register, visit http://bit.ly/HoyasFinancePanel.
To learn more about the initiative and its focus on critical challenges at the intersection of business and healthcare, please visit businessofhealth.georgetown.edu.