Redefining Risk with Dr. Michael Rubin: On Entrepreneurship, Career Decisions, and Building Venture Capital in Human Health
About this episode
Sharon Kedar interviews Dr. Michael Rubin about the intersection of scientific curiosity, career transitions, and venture capital in human health.
In the opening episode of Season 3, host Sharon Kedar speaks with Dr. Mike Rubin about following scientific curiosity across disciplines. Mike reflects on his early training in medicine, his decision to leave clinical practice, and how that transition led him into science-driven venture capital. Rather than framing career change as failure, this conversation examines coherence, preparation, and self-trust as essential components of innovation. Listeners gain practical context for how scientific thinking, uncertainty, and long-term discipline shape entrepreneurship and investment in human health. What You’ll Learn from this Episode: Why non-linear career paths are common in science and innovation — and how coherence matters more than linear progression How scientific training informs risk assessment, preparation, and decision-making in venture capital Why acknowledging uncertainty and saying “I don’t know” is often the starting point for meaningful discovery The content shared in this episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, financial, or investment advice. Please seek guidance from your own qualified professionals before making decisions. Topics…
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