Rebecca Szkutak
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Past articles by Rebecca:
Deal Dive: Elder tech is expanding beyond reactive solutions
Bold creates personalized exercise programs for seniors to reduce injury. It's one of the latest companies expanding the eldertech sector. → Read More
Can the quick grocery delivery model only work in emerging markets?
While many quick grocery delivery startups have struggled, others are still seeing growth. Why? They are focused on emerging markets. → Read More
Deal Dive: A cellular ag startup with a real moat
Jellatech is going against the grain in the cellular ag space by using the process to create lab-grown collagen and gelatin instead of meat. → Read More
Enabling equitable cancer prevention with Feyi Ayodele from CancerIQ
Ayodele talks about why she built the healthtech company alongside her mother and what the journey looked like. → Read More
Deal Dive: Startups can still raise capital — even if it’s for a good cause
Everytable just raised $25 million for its for-profit startup that looks to make healthy food as accessible as fast food. → Read More
Farmers use tech too with Charles Baron from Farmers Business Network
This episode covers why FBN expanded its services so quickly and what it is likely selling to a traditionally low-tech market. → Read More
The remote work startups that will last aren’t actually remote work startups
The startups that actually make remote work better are focused on communication and collaboration. → Read More
Deal Dive: Betting on the sports betting market
While legacy sports betting companies dominate the online market, Miami-based Betr thinks there is room for more players. → Read More
Fund of funds are starting to play a different role for venture LPs
Fund of funds are designed to give funds access. Newer FoF strategies can help LPs get access to emerging managers. → Read More
Level wants to back your fund — and your portfolio companies too
The fund's strategy includes a mix of investing in emerging managers and then writing checks into their best companies. → Read More
Still, sparkling, or made from the air? with Reuben Vollmer and Tyler Breton from Spout
This week's episode looks at Spout, a startup creating a device that pulls fresh drinking water straight from the air. → Read More
There are signs that it will be a hot secondaries summer
Buyers and sellers are coming to a consensus on startup valuations, which is the first step to jump-starting the late-stage market. → Read More
Deal Dive: Caraway shows what else digital health can do
Caraway, which looks to provide supplemental telehealth services to Gen Z, has raised a $16.75 million Series A round. → Read More
Insight cutting its fundraising target isn’t reason to panic
Some of venture's largest firms are struggling to fundraise, but that is because of lofty targets, not LP disinterest. → Read More
Building a map of the U.S. healthcare system with Web Sun from Komodo Health
This week's episode features Komodo Health co-founder Web Sun who talks about the ups and downs of building from growth to layoffs. → Read More
Deal Dive: Maybe venture debt works for asset managers after all
While many venture debt lenders were skeptical the strategy would work for asset managers, BlackRock decided to take the plunge. → Read More
How two founders approach building ethical AI startups in health care
The hype around AI will produce a lot of startups built on shaky ethics. But founders already building in the space can offer some advice. → Read More
Mitigating AI biases in healthcare with Amy Brown from Authenticx
This episode features a company that is using AI to help healthcare companies better understand the data they collect from call centers. → Read More
Deal Dive: Finally, a startup building a network for those who could benefit the most
Network-focused startups have started getting a bad rep in startup land, but 2045 is actually bringing something new to the table. → Read More
What are Series A VCs looking for? Many seed investors aren’t so sure anymore
The muted late-stage funding and exit environments have left investors with few data points and examples of how to price companies. → Read More