Episode #50: Three Breakthroughs: Suing the FDA: GLP-1 Makers using Chevron ruling to take on the FDA?
Tech Optimist Podcast — Tech, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation
In the latest episode of the AV Tech Optimist podcast, ‘Three Breakthroughs’ segment, Mike Collins and Michael Peri explore three groundbreaking topics that are shaping our present and future. First, they tackle the contentious issue of litigation against the FDA, sparked by disagreements over drug classifications — a debate that could redefine pharmaceutical regulations. Next, the duo explores the role of AI in refining and implementing climate policies, highlighting its potential to sift through vast amounts of data to pinpoint effective strategies. Lastly, they address the complex relationship between technology and mental health, discussing both the challenges and opportunities it presents in combating loneliness and fostering connections. This milestone episode not only celebrates the past but also sets the stage for critical discussions on technology’s impact on society.
Episode #50: Three Breakthroughs: Suing the FDA: GLP-1 Makers using Chevron ruling to take on the FDA?
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This week on the Tech Optimist podcast, join Alumni Ventures’ Mike Collins and Michael Peri as they cover three exciting breakthroughs:
- Suing the FDA, sparked by disagreements over drug classifications—a debate that could redefine pharmaceutical regulations.
- AI in Climate Policies, highlighting its potential to sift through vast amounts of data to pinpoint effective strategies.
- Technology and Mental Health, discussing both the challenges and opportunities it presents in combating loneliness and fostering connections.
Tune in to learn how these innovations are making an impact.
Watch Time ~41 minutes
The show is produced by Alumni Ventures, which has been recognized as a “Top 20 Venture Firm” by CB Insights (’24) and as the “#1 Most Active Venture Firm in the US” by Pitchbook (’22 & ’23).
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Creators and Guests
HOST
Mike Collins
CEO, and Co-Founder at Alumni Ventures
Mike has been involved in almost every facet of venturing, from angel investing to venture capital, new business and product launches, and innovation consulting. He is currently CEO of Alumni Ventures Group, the managing company for our fund, and launched AV’s first alumni fund, Green D Ventures, where he oversaw the portfolio as Managing Partner and is now Managing Partner Emeritus. Mike is a serial entrepreneur who has started multiple companies, including Kid Galaxy, Big Idea Group (partially owned by WPP), and RDM. He began his career at VC firm TA Associates. He holds an undergraduate degree in Engineering Science from Dartmouth and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
GUEST
Michael Peri
Partner, Alumni Ventures
Mike, an accomplished venture capitalist and operator with over a decade of industry experience, brings a wealth of expertise to Alumni Ventures. Before joining AV as a Partner, he held a Lead Director role at CVS Health Ventures, where he focused on investments in early and growth-stage digital health companies and played a key role in shaping the firm’s portfolio management strategy. Prior to this, Mike served as a Partner at Distributed Ventures, an early-stage fund with a strong thematic emphasis on digital health, insuretech, and fintech sectors. His journey in the industry began with leadership in product and analytics at Yaro Health, a venture-incubated company that achieved a successful acquisition. Throughout his career, Mike has assumed pivotal roles in strategy, early-stage startups, and data science, shaping his comprehensive understanding of the venture landscape. Mike holds a Masters of Science in Applied Data Science from the University of Chicago, along with graduate and undergraduate degrees from DePaul University and the University of Iowa, respectively.
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