Digital Health Talks: Investing in Heart Health Innovation In A Conversation with Forbes 50 Over 50

Investing in Heart Health Innovation: A Conversation with Forbes 50
Over 50 Honoree Lisa Suennen of AHA Ventures Welcome to today's
episode where we have the distinct privilege of speaking with Lisa
Suennen, Managing Partner of American Heart Association Ventures,
who was just featured in Forbes 50 Over 50 and we couldn't be more
thrilled to congratulate her on this well-deserved recognition!
This honor celebrates Lisa's extraordinary impact as a true
powerhouse in healthcare innovation and venture capital. With over
35 years of experience at the intersection of healthcare,
technology, and investment, Lisa brings an unparalleled perspective
on how we can transform healthcare delivery and outcomes. At
American Heart Association Ventures, she leads a multi-fund
platform that's investing in the future of healthcare across the
entire spectrum—from cutting-edge medical technologies to
addressing critical social determinants of health. Her career has
spanned multiple dimensions of the healthcare ecosystem: • Venture
Capital Leadership: From her current role at AHA Ventures to
previous General Partner positions at Manatt Ventures, Psilos
Group, and GE Ventures, where she led the healthcare fund and
served on the overall Investment Committee • Entrepreneurial
Success: Co-founded and served as CEO of CSweetener, a healthcare
leadership development company that was successfully acquired by
HLTH Foundation • Strategic Advisory Roles: Chairs the Scientific
Advisory Board of NASA's Translational Research Institute for Space
Health and serves on the International Investment Committee of the
ANDHealth Digital Health Fund • Thought Leadership: Author of the
widely-read Venture Valkyrie blog, internationally recognized
speaker, and faculty member at UC Berkeley's Haas School of
Business • Industry Recognition: Fellow of the prestigious Aspen
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