Investing in “Whole Person Care” | Lance Armstrong

Investing in “Whole Person Care” | Lance Armstrong

From The Heart of Healthcare | A Digital Health Podcast by Massively Better Healthcare

May 25, 2026 · 35 min · Episode 232

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Lance Armstrong discusses his journey of reinvention and his focus on whole person health through his venture firm.

Most careers don’t follow a straight line. But few require starting over in full view of the public. This week, Halle sits down with Lance Armstrong to discuss how he rebuilt his life and career after multiple turning points, including surviving advanced cancer, and how those experiences shaped his perspective on health, performance, and reinvention. Now, through his venture firm Next Ventures, he backs companies focused on what they call “whole person health” — spanning prevention, wellness, diagnostics, longevity, and healthcare outside the traditional system. We cover : Why he chose to become a VC, and what he likes (and dislikes) about the job How his experience as a patient shapes how he evaluates companies Why preventive care is growing outside the traditional healthcare system What he looks for in founders building across the care continuum What it takes to rebuild trust and start over About our guest: Lance Armstrong is a former professional cyclist, entrepreneur, and investor. After surviving advanced testicular cancer, he founded Livestrong, helping raise more than $500 million to support cancer patients and survivors worldwide. In 2019, he co-founded Next Ventures, a…

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Host: Halle

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Organizations: Next Ventures, Livestrong, Uber, DocuSign, Athletic Brewing

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