Jim Flynn - Building a Healthcare Investment Platform Across Public, Private, and Venture
About this episode
Jim Flynn discusses his journey and insights on building a healthcare investment platform at Deerfield Management.
Jim Flynn is the Managing Partner of Deerfield Management, a healthcare-focused investment firm overseeing approximately $16 billion in assets. In this episode, hosts Michael Mauboussin and Tano Santos speak with Jim about his path from studying biology and economics to leading one of the industry's most distinctive healthcare investment platforms. Jim explains how Deerfield evolved from a public-equity-focused firm into an organization spanning public markets, private investments, venture creation, drug development, data science, and philanthropy. The conversation examines the challenges of healthcare investing, the importance of probabilistic thinking, the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare delivery and drug discovery, and Deerfield's approach to identifying opportunities across the healthcare ecosystem. Jim also shares insights on senior housing, healthcare innovation, regulatory dynamics, and the skills required for the next generation of healthcare investors, and much more! Key Topics: ● Jim Flynn's background in biology, economics, and early investing influences (2:27) ● Lessons from working in corporate development and understanding business operations (4:30) ●…
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