Investing in “Whole Person Care” | Lance Armstrong
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 shape his approach to life. Now he invests in health and wellness companies through his VC firm Next Ventures, backing new approaches to “whole person care”.
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
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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 venture capital firm focused on health, wellness, and consumer brands, with investments including Oura, Cofertility, Pair Team, and SteadyMD. Prior to Next Ventures, he was an active angel investor in companies such as Uber, DocuSign, and Athletic Brewing.
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