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??: https://on.wsj.com/4hwMsHM There’s a question dividing the medical practice right now: Is being a doctor a job, or a calling? For decades, the answer was clear. Doctors accepted long hours and punishing schedules, believing it was their duty to sacrifice in the name of patient care. They did it knowing their colleagues prided themselves on doing the same. A newer generation of physicians is questioning that culture, at times to the chagrin of their older peers. Physicians work an average of 59 hours a week, and while the profession is well-compensated—the average physician makes $350,000—it comes with high pressure and emotional strain. Nearly half of doctors report feeling some burnout. Work-life balance and predictable hours shouldn’t be at odds with being an M.D., say doctors who are pushing against what they view as outdated expectations of overwork. Dr. Joel Katz, who led the residency program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital for two decades, has seen such attitudes evolve firsthand. For years, doctors often referred to their work as a calling. Among some residents, that is now considered “very triggering and offensive,” says Katz, 66, who recently became senior vice president for education at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. “It’s code word for being taken advantage of.”

?? TAV Weekly Roundup ?? Here’s our latest digest of exciting news from TA Ventures portfolio companies. The start of the year is brimming with recognition, innovation, and growth milestones! ?? MoonPay A huge milestone for MoonPay: MiCA approval achieved! And the recent news: MoonPay acquires Helio in $175M deal to expand crypto payment services. Details: https://lnkd.in/d2iBwnGh ?? Amwal Tech Amwal Tech has closed a $4 million seed round. Details: https://lnkd.in/dXUD4zQJ ?? SumUp, Enpal, and Wayve SumUp, Enpal, and Wayve made it to Tech.eu’s list of 24 European tech companies that raised the most in 2024. Congratulations to these industry leaders for their achievements in securing significant investments and driving innovation. Details: https://lnkd.in/d4JuAz26 ?? Wayve A remarkable honor for Wayve’s CEO and Co-Founder, Alex Kendall, who has been awarded an Orden of British Empire for services to Artificial Intelligence. This recognition underscores Alex’s exceptional contributions to AI and leadership in advancing embodied AI solutions. Details: https://lnkd.in/dPyUUqhc ?? Vay Remote-driving startup Vay is rapidly expanding: ?? Growing its Las Vegas fleet to 100 vehicles for enhanced availability and convenience. ??Launching an 8,500 sq ft production facility for the Kia e-Niro fleet. Details: https://bit.ly/3C850Pm ?? Foretellix Foretellix and NVIDIA announce a groundbreaking integration of NVIDIA Omniverse into the Foretify? toolchain. This collaboration enhances autonomous vehicle development by enabling the creation of hyper-realistic synthetic scenarios and scalable datasets. Details: https://lnkd.in/deAQQMkY ?? Arrow Arrow wins AI Build of the Year at A.Team's Buildi Awards, showcasing excellence and innovation in AI-driven projects. Details: https://lnkd.in/djYs26Sw ?? Enpal Enpal's founder Mario Kohle has been recognized as one of the "People Who Will Shape Germany in 2025" by FOCUS Magazin and The Economist. Also Enpal has been crowned European market leader in solar installations for 2023, achieving this milestone through organic growth without acquisitions. Details: https://bit.ly/42uQ7Bx ?? Yepoda Yepoda proudly announces the opening of its second Parisian pop-up store at the prestigious GALERIES LAFAYETTE CHAMPS ELYSEES. Following the success of the Le Marais location, this new store is a testament to Yepoda’s commitment to bringing the excellence of Korean skincare to Paris. Details: https://bit.ly/4jfiyJp Stay tuned for more updates as our portfolio companies continue to innovate and excel! ??