Taking Notes with NextGen

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Introducing our new podcast, Taking Notes with NextGen! In this bi-monthly series, we sit down with someone from the NextGen network to learn more about their background, where they work today, and insights they have from the industries they lead. Whether a founder, a Venture Partner, or a friend of NextGen, we hope to tap into their expertise and share it with you.

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June 26, 202430 min

Mike Hanlon, Founder & CEO of Abett (HR and Healthcare Fintech)

In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, host Jon Bassett (Managing Partner at NextGen) interviews Mike Hanlon, Founder and CEO of Abett, where NextGen Venture Partners is a proud investor. Abett empowers employers with the information they need to be more savvy consumers of healthcare. Employers are the largest payers for healthcare in the country, but the data they receive from their vendors often leaves them without the info and tools they need to be smart purchasers. Jon and Mike discuss Abett’s mission to change that as well as the state of information security and AI in healthcare. Disclosures: The information contained in this podcast is for informational purposes only, and is not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Any performance or projections contained herein may be significantly affected by future events. Any opinions, assumptions, assessments, statements or the like regarding future events, or which are forward looking constitute only subjective views and beliefs should not be relied on and are subject to change due to a variety of factors including fluctuating market conditions and economic factors. Abett is a NGVP Fund III portfolio company. Abett represents one of many companies in which the fund is invested and is not representative of the full portfolio. Prior access to investment opportunities and co-investment opportunities may not exist in future funds. Abett is not affiliated with the fund. Investments may be available for accredited investors and qualified purchasers only. Private equity investments are characterized by a high degree of risk, volatility and illiquidity due, among other things, to the nature of the investments. A prospective investor should thoroughly review the confidential information contained herein and in the offering materials pertaining to any investment, and carefully consider whether such an investment is suitable to the investor’s financial situation and goals.

May 7, 202420 min

Ben Lewis & Jon Sockell, Co-Founders of Ensis.ai (AI for GovCon)

In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, host Jon Bassett (Managing Partner at NextGen) interviews Ben Lewis and Jon Sockell, Co-Founders of Ensis.ai, where NextGen Venture Partners is a proud investor. Ensis leverages Generative AI to assist government contractors in responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), as well as managing other solicitations and contract agreements. Before founding Ensis, Ben and Jon established Limbix Health, a NextGen Fund II portfolio company offering digital therapeutics aimed at alleviating symptoms of depression in teens and young adults. Following its acquisition by Big Health, a leader in non-drug digital treatments for mental health, they turned their attention to the government contracting arena. This market sees nearly $700 billion in annual domestic spending. In this podcast, Ben and Jon share what inspired them to develop this innovative solution and their ambitious vision for Ensis's growth. Disclaimers: The information contained in this podcast is for informational purposes only, and is not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Any performance or projections contained herein may be significantly affected by future events. Any opinions, assumptions, assessments, statements or the like regarding future events, or which are forward looking constitute only subjective views and beliefs should not be relied on and are subject to change due to a variety of factors including fluctuating market conditions and economic factors. Ensis.ai is a NGVP Fund III portfolio company. Ensis.ai represents one of many companies in which the fund is invested and is not representative of the full portfolio. Prior access to investment opportunities and co-investment opportunities may not exist in future funds. Ensis.ai is not affiliated with the fund. Investments may be available for accredited investors and qualified purchasers only.

March 5, 202416 min

Austin Walters, Founder and CEO of IP Copilot (Discover, Capture & Manage IP)

In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, our new host and Managing Partner at NextGen Chris Keller interviews Austin Walters, Founder and CEO of IP Copilot. IP Copilot is on a mission to make it easier for companies to uncover the novel ideas within their organizations. Chris and Austin speak about what inspired Austin to start the company, how the company is working with clients today, how AI enables their product, and what the future holds. Disclaimers: The information contained in this podcast is for informational purposes only, and is not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Any performance or projections contained herein may be significantly affected by future events. Any opinions, assumptions, assessments, statements or the like regarding future events, or which are forward looking constitute only subjective views and beliefs should not be relied on and are subject to change due to a variety of factors including fluctuating market conditions and economic factors.

November 28, 202321 min

Timothy Spong, Co-Founder and CEO of Vistapath (Modernizing Pathology Labs with AI)

In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, our host Chris Keller (Managing Partner at NextGen) interviews Timothy Spong, Co-Founder and CEO of Vistapath Biosystems (Vistapath), where NextGen Venture Partners is a proud investor. Vistapath is a digital health company with a mission to modernize pathology labs to increase the quality of patient care. Tim and Chris talk about what inspired Tim to start the company, how the company is improving labs today, and what he is most excited about for the future. Disclaimers: The information contained in this podcast is for informational purposes only, and is not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Any performance or projections contained herein may be significantly affected by future events. Any opinions, assumptions, assessments, statements or the like regarding future events, or which are forward looking constitute only subjective views and beliefs should not be relied on and are subject to change due to a variety of factors including fluctuating market conditions and economic factors.

September 19, 202323 min

Irfan Alam, Founder and CEO of Frontrow Health (Digital Health, Doctor Storefronts)

In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, our new host and existing Partner at NextGen Jon Bassett interviews Irfan Alam. Irfan is the Founder and CEO of Frontrow Health, where NextGen Venture Partners is a proud investor. Frontrow Health is a digital health company with a mission to increase access to healthcare at home by connecting consumers with trusted medical providers and the right health products. Jon asks Irfan about what inspired him to start Frontrow, how the company’s supporting patients today, and what he’s most excited about for the future. Disclaimers: The information contained in this podcast is for informational purposes only, and is not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Any performance or projections contained herein may be significantly affected by future events. Any opinions, assumptions, assessments, statements or the like regarding future events, or which are forward looking constitute only subjective views and beliefs should not be relied on and are subject to change due to a variety of factors including fluctuating market conditions and economic factors.

July 20, 202321 min

Jero Beccar, Co-Founder & CEO of Hyka (Collaborative Care Platform for Mental Health)

In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, host and Managing Partner Dan Mindus interviews Jero Beccar, Co-Founder and CEO of Hyka.io, where NextGen Venture Partners is a proud investor. Hyka offers a platform that helps healthcare providers connect their patients with vetted speciality psychiatry clinics. Jero and Dan speak about why these clinics are underutilized for depression and other conditions, and various types of specialty treatments such as brain stimulation and ketamine. Disclaimers: The information contained in this podcast is for informational purposes only, and is not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Any performance or projections contained herein may be significantly affected by future events. Any opinions, assumptions, assessments, statements or the like regarding future events, or which are forward looking constitute only subjective views and beliefs should not be relied on and are subject to change due to a variety of factors including fluctuating market conditions and economic factors. Private equity investments are characterized by a high degree of risk, volatility and illiquidity due, among other things, to the nature of the investments. A prospective investor should thoroughly review the confidential information contained herein and in the offering materials pertaining to any investment, and carefully consider whether such an investment is suitable to the investor’s financial situation and goals. Investors should have the financial ability and willingness to accept the risks and lack of liquidity that are characteristic of these types of investments. No assurance can be given that any such opportunity’s investment objectives will be achieved or that investors will receive a return of any of their capital. Investors should pay particular attention to the risk factors described in the Memorandum pertaining to an investment opportunity.

March 2, 202324 min

Marissa Pittard & Chris Olmanson, Co-Founders of Beaming Health (Autism Care Directory)

In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, host and Managing Partner Dan Mindus interviews Marissa Pittard & Chris Olmanson, Co-Founders of Beaming Health, where NextGen Venture Partners is a proud investor. Beaming Health helps families find appropriate, expert care for children with developmental issues. Today they focus on autism care, but Chris and Marissa have plans to expand beyond that. Disclaimers: The information contained in this podcast is for informational purposes only, and is not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Any performance or projections contained herein may be significantly affected by future events. Any opinions, assumptions, assessments, statements or the like regarding future events, or which are forward looking constitute only subjective views and beliefs should not be relied on and are subject to change due to a variety of factors including fluctuating market conditions and economic factors.

December 15, 202219 min

2022 Interview with Mike Hanlon, Founder and CEO of Abett (HR and Healthcare Tech)

Our guest for this podcast is Mike Hanlon, Founder and CEO of Abett. Abett helps employers, who pay about a trillion dollars a year for healthcare on behalf of employees, to gain control over their healthcare data and become more savvy consumers of healthcare. Abett works with some of the biggest employers in the country and this helps them dramatically reduce healthcare expenses. NextGen Venture Partners is a proud investor in Abett.

May 16, 202221 min

David Lokshin, Co-Founder and CEO of Trace (Sports Video Tech)

In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, host and Managing Partner Dan Mindus interviews David Lokshin, Co-Founder and CEO of Trace, where NextGen Venture Partners is a proud investor. Trace is in the business of memories. More specifically, Trace places cameras at youth sports games and then automatically sends each player a personalized video with heir key moments in the game. Over time, Trace plans to capture video from vacations and other memorable times/places to again, automatically send individuals their personalized video. David and Dan touch on several topics, including the culture David has built at Trace over the years.

January 18, 202220 min

Frances Zelazny, Co-Founder and CEO of Anonybit (Biometric Security Tech)

In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, host and Managing Partner Dan Mindus interviews Frances Zelazny, Co-Founder and CEO of Anonybit, where NextGen Venture Partners is a proud investor. Anonybit keeps biometrics information secure. So that fingerprint that helps unlock your phone? Anonybit can help prevent that from being hacked. Frances and Dan discuss the state of the biometrics industry and the very big vision Anonybit has to secure personal information against hacking.