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    Inside Informed Ventures' Founder-First Approach

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    Explore how Informed Ventures is redefining VC with their partnership-focused investment philosophy, deep industry expertise, and long-term commitment to founders building transformative companies in digital health, fintech, and AI.

    Inside Informed Ventures' Founder-First Approach

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    We invest in founders first, then let them work their magic. It's about being thoughtful, creative partners who are in it for the long haul, focusing on the tough, everyday decisions that actually matter for building transformative companies.

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    Beyond Venture: Founders First

    0:00

    Nia: Hey there, Miles! I was just reading about this venture capital firm that's taking a really different approach to investing. Have you heard of Informed Ventures?

    0:09

    Miles: I have, actually! They're fascinating because they're not your typical VC firm. They describe themselves as "thoughtful, creative partners for transformative companies." What caught my attention is how they're led by former founders, physicians, and engineers who've been through the startup journey themselves.

    0:26

    Nia: Right, and their track record is pretty impressive too. From what I understand, they've been involved with companies that generated over $4 billion in revenue, plus more than 20 IPOs and 30+ unicorns. That's not small potatoes!

    0:41

    Miles: Exactly. And I love their focus areas—digital health, fintech, and vertical applications of AI. But what really stands out to me is their philosophy. They say they "invest in founders first, then let them work their magic." It's this partnership-first approach that seems to resonate with the founders they back.

    0:58

    Nia: You know, that makes so much sense. I was reading testimonials from some of their founders, and one CEO—Michelle Longmire—mentioned how they felt "safe knowing we were in good hands" during periods of hyper-growth. It seems like Informed Ventures is really about the long-term relationship, not just quick returns.

    1:17

    Miles: That's what makes them different. They emphasize depth, expertise, and long-term commitment. They've worked together as a team for nearly a decade and explicitly say they're "in it for the long haul." Let's explore how this relationship-focused approach is changing the venture capital landscape and what it means for founders building transformative companies.

    2

    The Heart of Partnership: What Makes Informed Different

    3

    The Science of Deep Expertise

    4

    Building Companies That Transform Industries

    5

    The Long Game: Partnership Philosophy in Action

    6

    Practical Playbook: What This Means for Founders

    7

    The Future of Founder-Centric Investing

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