Should you build relationships with VCs before a raise? That’s a hard yes.
Christina Farr
9 min read
This is a hot topic and I’ve heard plenty of arguments with both sides. Here’s my POV.
Healthcare’s “original sin” with Stephen Buck, CEO of Courage Health
This week on Second Opinion, Christina Farr and Ash Zenooz interview Stephen Buck, CEO/Co-Founder of Courage Health.
Speaking from experience: arguments for & against building a homegrown EHR
Christina Farr
13 min read
More perspectives from experienced operators on the great build vs. buy question for fundamental technology used by digital health cos
A deeper dive on Hinge vs Omada
Christina Farr
10 min read
Lets compare the s-1s of two interesting digital health companies are going public in 2025
The power of patient data & the future of health tech with Microsoft's Peter Lee and Dave deBronkart
This week on Second Opinion, we're sharing an episode from Peter Lee's Microsoft Research Podcast with guests Dave deBronkart and Christina Farr.
Why employers are recruiting strong public health communicators
Christina Farr
13 min read
Employers tell me that preventative health is harder than ever
How dietary guidelines changed our rate of aging with Stephanie Venn-Watson
This week on Second Opinion, Christina Farr and Ash Zenooz interview Seraphina Therapeutics CEO Steph Venn-Watson, unpacking why men dominate the longevity space, the cellular secrets of aging, and C15:0’s potential to boost health.
Some tough questions VCs and founders need to address out in the open
Christina Farr and Saurabh Bhansali
12 min read
What are the hidden trade offs of fund size. When should founders be able to take money off the table?
The healthcare check-in: HES, tariffs, AI and more
In this episode of Second Opinion, hosts Christina Farr, Ash Zenooz, and Luba Greenwood discuss the latest trends in healthcare, including conferences, the economic impact on health tech and biotech sectors, the potential for AI to reduce administrative burdens, and the dynamics of the IPO market.
Should you build or buy the EMR?
Christina Farr and Jacob Reider MD
10 min read
The age old question revisited, but with a 2025 spin