Venturous Blog
Featuring our community, healthcare industry insights, and tips for fractional executives
The Pulse of Investment: Healthcare Venture Capital Insights
Amidst an era of unparalleled innovation and technological breakthroughs, the healthcare sector emerges as a prime opportunity for venture capital (VC) investors. The complexities of healthcare investment reveal unique challenges and exceptional growth potential, setting it apart from other industries.
Executive Spotlight: Vispi Jilla
Vispi Jilla is an accomplished finance executive and entrepreneur who specializes in fractional and interim CFO roles. With a strong background in financial strategy and healthcare, Vispi has successfully balanced his career in finance while owning and operating RV parks in the DFW area. He is dedicated to leveraging his expertise to help businesses navigate complex financial landscapes while pursuing his entrepreneurial interests.
Halfway Point 2024: Mapping the Future of Healthcare
As we hit the halfway mark of 2024, the healthcare industry is witnessing significant transformations driven by technological advancements, shifting consumer preferences, and economic factors. These trends are reshaping the way healthcare is delivered, experienced, and perceived. Let's take a closer look at the key developments that are shaping the healthcare landscape in 2024 and beyond.
Executive Spotlight: Colin Hewett
Colin Hewett is an experienced operations executive, consultant, and US Army Veteran who specializes in planning, building infrastructure, processes, and teams for organizations poised for expedited growth. He is passionate about helping organizations with their follow-through to ultimately achieve their goals.
Data-Driven Healthcare Leadership: Navigating the Era of Monetization and AI
In an era defined by data-driven innovation, healthcare executives find themselves at the forefront of a healthcare transformation. Recent advancements in data analytics and AI technologies have revolutionized the way healthcare organizations collect, manage, and utilize data. From electronic health records (EHRs) to wearable devices, vast amounts of valuable data are being generated at an unprecedented pace; however, the true power of this data lies not only in its volume but in its ability to be monetized effectively. The convergence of data monetization and AI presents an unparalleled opportunity for growth and advancement within the industry.
Executive Spotlight: Silvi Specter
Silvi Specter is a fractional CMO who specializes in working with early-stage tech companies on go-to-market and demand generation. She began her career working for the startup insurance company Lemonade in Tel Aviv, Israel, where she built their content and brand strategy from scratch, initiating a viral Instagram campaign. From there, she moved back to the U.S. and worked at multiple early-stage companies. Eventually, she tapped into her entrepreneurial spirit, took a leap of faith, and decided to pursue fractional and consulting work; “I started last year, and I do not see myself doing anything else.”
Mastering Time Management
Time is the one of the most valuable assets for professionals in the fast-paced healthcare industry, especially for fractional executives who manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously. The ability to master time management isn't merely a skill; it's a necessity for success and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. In a world where CEOs log an average of 62.5 hours per week, the demand for effective time management strategies is essential.
As a fractional executive navigating through the dynamic healthcare landscape, you often find yourself juggling priorities, making it paramount to strike a balance between urgent tasks and long-term goals. That's where personalized time management methods become invaluable.
Executive Spotlight: Matthew Simpson
In the Venturous community, we discovered that fractional executives are looking to connect and engage with like-minded individuals. Our executive spotlights aim to feature the awesome talent in our community and share insights and tips based on experience that are beneficial to all executives and leaders.
To kickoff these Executive Spotlights, we spoke to Fractional CMO, Matthew Simpson.
Matthew has been in marketing for 20+ years. He started consulting in direct and digital marketing. This path led him to numerous full-time positions spanning from audience growth at New York Daily News to SVP of marketing at EG Health. About seven months ago, Matthew decided to return to consulting and fractional work where he gets to work on a variety of projects and prioritize the work he chooses to pursue.