Digital Health Heavyweights
This conversational podcast brings you exclusive interviews with all the Heavyweights in Digital Health. Hosted by Norm Volsky, a top industry headhunter, whose team helped scale companies including Livongo, Hinge Health, Lyra, Virta, Progyny and many more. This series will bring listeners insights into the latest trends, technologies, and strategies driving the digital health revolution.
In each episode, Norm sits down with some of the most influential and innovative leaders in healthcare technology today from legendary founders who have built successful companies, venture capitalists who have led funding rounds, HR/Benefits leaders at forward thinking companies, Consultants and Brokers at the top benefits consulting firms, and other impactful visionaries challenging the status quo in healthcare. Listeners can learn from the industry greats who have created what we now know as health benefits, and who are changing the face of healthcare as we know it.
Whether you're a healthcare professional, a tech enthusiast, a start-up founder, benefits aficionado, jobseeker in Digital Health, or simply curious about the future of healthcare, Digital Health Heavyweights has something for you.
Digital Health Heavyweights
Episode 55 - Nikhil Marathe, Healthcare Investor at Juxtapose
Summary
Welcome back to the Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast for Episode 55! In today’s sit down , host Norm Volsky interviews Nikhil Marathe, a senior principal at Juxtapose. Nikhil shares his unique journey into healthcare, contrasting it with the typical paths of many in the industry. He discusses his experiences at TA Associates and SilverSmith Capital Partners, highlighting the challenges and successes he faced in private equity. Nikhil emphasizes the importance of understanding the strengths and weaknesses of founders when investing and shares insights on strategic discussions within boardrooms. He also explains Juxtapose's innovative approach to sourcing deals and building companies, particularly in the healthcare sector. The conversation concludes with Nikhil's personal wellness strategies and healthy cooking tips for families.
Takeaways
🌟 Nikhil's path to healthcare is unique, coming from a tech background.
⏳ Healthcare is lagging behind other industries by about 10 years.
💡 The juxtaposition of innovation in tech and stagnation in healthcare piqued Nikhil's interest.
🤝 Building relationships with entrepreneurs is crucial in private equity.
📈 Success in private equity requires understanding market dynamics and valuations.
🔍 Nikhil emphasizes the importance of domain expertise in founders.
⚙️ Strategic M&A discussions are vital for growth in healthcare companies.
🛠️ Juxtapose focuses on creative buy-and-build strategies in healthcare.
🧠 Nikhil values openness and a learning mindset in founders.
🥗 Wellness and healthy eating are important aspects of Nikhil's life.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Nikhil Marathe
04:07 The Lag in Healthcare Innovation
07:40 The Growth of SilverSmith Capital Partners
13:33 Challenges and Successes at SilverSmith
20:22 Proud Moments and Successes at SilverSmith
22:16 Adding Value as a Private Equity Partner
24:28 Qualities to Look for in Founders
27:31 Strategic Discussions that Shape Healthcare Organizations
33:09 The Process of Sourcing Deals in Healthcare
38:11 Joining Juxtapose and the Concept Development Team
41:21 Partnering with Portfolio Companies at Juxtapose
43:17 Ideation and Focus Areas at Juxtapose
49:34 Reducing Stress and Maintaining Physical Health
52:39 Cooking Healthy Meals for the Family
54:52 Outro
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