Chris Bakke

Great time on the Embracing Erosion podcast w/Devon O'Rourke! We talked about: 🚀 How to scale a company from concept to 9-figure exit 🔄 How to break away from the traditional consulting model and apply product approaches ⏩ Why it’s important to iterate quickly and often with messaging 💸📈What signals are important to pay attention to when investing in startups and much more!

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The healthcare landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by advancements in technology and a deeper understanding of patient care. I had the pleasure of speaking with Ambar Bhattacharyya, Co-Managing Partner at Maverick Ventures, on the latest episode of The Full Ratchet. Ambar has partnered with numerous billion-dollar companies like hims & hers, Cityblock Health, Devoted Health, and ConcertAI. His unique journey from rural America to becoming a prominent figure in venture capital offers invaluable insights into the future of healthcare and technology. We discuss his investment strategy at Maverick Ventures, the megatrends shaping healthcare, the impact of AI on the industry, and the importance of integrated care. Ambar also shares his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities in healthcare investment, offering a comprehensive view of what lies ahead. Check out TFR Episode 438 to catch our conversation. You'll be glad you listened.

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🎙⚡️ Excited to share Episode 48, our latest podcast with Kareem Saleh, Founder and CEO of FairPlay AI, the world's first Fairness-as-a-Service company backed by leading venture investors Nyca Partners, Fin Capital, TTV Capital. Financial institutions use FairPlay AI’s APIs to embed fairness considerations into their marketing, underwriting, pricing, and collections algorithms as well as to automate their fair lending compliance. 🎧 Listen to the entire episode here: https://lnkd.in/diAJsUk4 🎙⚡️In this insightful conversation, we discuss the challenges and triumphs of building a technology-driven solution to one of today's most pressing issues in financial services. Tune in as we cover Kareem’s journey from growing up in the vibrant and diverse city of Chicago, to helping negotiate the Paris Climate Agreement serving in the Obama Administration, and before diving into AI and machine learning. 🎙⚡️Kareem's story is a compelling blend of personal experience and professional achievement. Background and Early Influences Raised in Chicago by North African immigrant parents, Kareem was deeply influenced by the city's academic and political environment. His early exposure to international events and technology sparked his interest in economic development and civil rights. Early Career and Ventures Kareem's initial foray into technology included working on an AI startup aimed at preemptive search queries. This experience, combined with his work at the U.S. State Department on the Paris Climate Agreement, solidified his belief in AI's potential to drive social change. Commitment to Fair Lending Witnessing his mother's challenges in securing a loan as an immigrant inspired Kareem to address financial disparities. He discovered that many lending models were biased against minorities and women, which motivated him to seek fairer credit underwriting solutions. Founding Fairplay AI Kareem co-founded FairPlay AI to eliminate biases in credit underwriting using advanced algorithmic fairness techniques. A notable success included helping a major mortgage originator increase approval rates for applicants without increasing risk. Vision and Team Building Kareem stresses the importance of a diverse and high-performing team, hiring for potential and fostering trust. His vision for FairPlay AI is to create inclusive financial systems, ensuring fair credit decisions and promoting social progress. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did! 🙏🏼🎧💡

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