The Journey Ventures

?? Join us for a Healthy Happy Hour on November 13th during Phoenix Startup Week! ?? In collaboration with the #PhoenixBioscienceCore and Teresa Porter- Owner of Sirrine Yoga, we’re excited to bring you another FREE yoga event designed to help entrepreneurs and community members take a well-deserved break. This session is all about mindfulness, relaxation, and connecting with like-minded people. A huge thank you to @Sharon Ducati, Scarlett Spring and Teresa Porter- Owner of Sirrine Yoga for helping make this happen. Come unwind, recharge, and network with fellow members of the Phoenix community in a beautiful outdoor setting. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, student, or just looking to unwind, this event is a perfect way to prioritize self-care. ?? Date: November 13, 2024 ? Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM ?? Location: Horseshoe Area outside the Health Sciences Education Building (HSEB) at 435 N 5th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Tap into mindfulness and enjoy a relaxed networking atmosphere. Don’t forget to reserve your spot by scanning the QR code on the flyer! We can’t wait to see you there! ??♀???♂? #Yoga #Mindfulness #HealthyHappyHour #PhoenixCommunity #Networking #TheJourneyVentureStudio #SirrineYoga #PhoenixBioscienceCore

Last week, The Journey's Managing Director, Mark Moeremans had the opportunity to join esteemed panelists Craig Friedman, #JDFryer, and Ahron Cohen to discuss #sports, #heatlhcare, and #innovation at the 2024 #AZGameChangersSummit. Thank you to the organizers Horizon Strategies, Megan Schmitz, Jessica Pacheco, Jen Springman, and more for putting on such a great event and highlighting the importance of technology and innovation in sports medicine and beyond.

Last week, the JVS team had the chance to attend HLTH Inc. in Las Vegas. As one of the largest #digitalhealth conferences in the country - it was an amazing opportunity for our #Founders to network, learn, and validate their growing ventures. Excited to see where all of the connections will take us and hopefully that our founders will be presenting on their own startups in the not so distant future! #BeBold #entrepreneurship #HLTH #healthcare #innovation

Last week, The Journey Venture Studio collaborated on an impactful yoga and mindfulness workshop for entrepreneurs with Teresa Porter- Owner of Sirrine Yoga and the #phoenixbiosciencecore. Many thanks to our wonderful practitioner, Teresa Porter, and our partners at PBC Scarlett Spring and Sharon Rose Ducati for the support! We plan on cohosting more sessions in the near future so be on the lookout!

Healthcare entrepreneurship holds immense potential to reshape a sector that consumes 18% of the US GDP but has been slow to innovate. By encouraging new ventures, we can address the root causes of healthcare's biggest challenges like accessibility, cost, and efficiency. Startups show the transformative impact of innovation in healthcare. Supporting and investing in healthcare innovation not only drives progress but also brings life-saving solutions to market. It’s time to embrace and support these pioneers for a healthier future!????

The Journey Venture Studio recently hosted a Founder & Startup Mentor Lunch with incredible mentors: Claudia Whitehead from the City of #Phoenix, Art F. from ClubReq, Jasmine B. from Navi Nurses, JVS alum Ekene Nkem-Mmekam from Joiful Health, and 2x founder and Chief of Staff Gabrielle Pavelko, DACM. Startups need community and expertise to succeed, and we truly appreciate the support from our local network! Founders shared their stories and advice openly, making the session both valuable and inspiring – we look forward to our next lunch. If you're an entrepreneur in the Phoenix area and want to join our growing community of builders - reach out for information about future events and gatherings! #Entrepreneurship #Community #Founders #Startups #HealthcareInnovation

?? The Journey Venture Studio has had an exciting and productive month with our 2nd cohort of Founders-in-Residence – Victoria Huang, Kasai Rogers, Silver Horsley, and Neda Hassanzadeh, MSc. ? Over the past few weeks, we’ve been diving into the Venture Capital Industry through panels and workshops led by Ashok Santhanam, Sean Lindy, Janelle Goulard, James Goulka, Andrew Steele, Azin Radsan van Alebeek, Charles Mitchell, Tyler Smith, and Peter Walker from Carta. ? Our founders have also expanded their healthcare expertise through meetings with national healthcare executives from hospital systems, insurance companies, Medicaid/Medicare, and financial firms. A huge thanks to Matthew Rozen, Emily Hu, James R. Stringham, Charlton A Wilson, and Joe Gaudio for your invaluable insights. We’re especially grateful to Valleywise Health (Lisa Hartsock, MPH, CFRE and Michael White) and Northern Arizona Regional Behavioral Health Authority - NARBHA for insightful discussions on community health and access. As well as our inhouse leadership coach and founder mental health therapists – Brian Wood, Dr. Andrea Raby, and Jon McCAINE, Ph.D.. ? We’re excited to continue building and look forward to connecting at HLTH USA in Las Vegas with Justin Bayless, Jason Wood, and others. ?? ? #HealthcareInnovation #VentureStudio #ArizonaEcosystem #HLTH2024

Take A Breath & Build Your Resilience: Yoga for Entrepreneurs As entrepreneurs, we know the grind is real. Long hours, high stakes, and a constant pressure can take a toll on our well-being. We also know that half the battle is mental, and that founders with grit and resilience are more likely to succeed. That's why we've teamed up with Teresa Porter- Owner of Sirrine Yoga to host a yoga session for founders, entrepreneurs, and the teams and professionals who support them. Join us on Oct 16th at the #PBC for mindful movement to reduce stress and boost focus while finding time to connect and network with other holistic builders. https://lnkd.in/gSzhp3Nj

Last night The Journey hosted our first Jeffersonian dinner where we had the opportunity to bring together an incredible group of healthcare leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs over dinner and conversation. The discussion focused on the biggest challenges facing healthcare; access, affordability, quality of care, and ongoing inequities - and explored how technology and innovation can play a part in addressing those challenges. A special thanks to our sponsor, Linda Little and @IHeartMedia and our moderator, Sentari Minor for making this event possible, and a big shoutout to all the attendees for creating such a welcoming and engaging atmosphere. We look forward to many more discussions in the future! Stay connected and keep the conversation going with a comment below on what you think are the biggest challenges facing healthcare. #HealthcareInnovation #TechForGood #JeffersonianDinner #TheJourneyVentureStudio #Community #Gratitude Heather Carter, Justin Bayless, Heidi Jannenga, PT, DPT, Jill Hawkins Johnson, Marion Kelly, Todd LaPorte, Sentari Minor, Linda Little, MBA, Bhavik Patel, David Schwartz, James R. Stringham, Malka Stromer, Charlton A Wilson, Alrashid Raad, Nikki Haro, Kasai Rogers, Mark Moeremans, Neda Hassanzadeh, MSc, Victoria Huang, Silver Horsley, Vincent Berkley

The Journey is hosting our first Jeffersonian dinner, focusing on the critical question: What are the biggest challenges facing healthcare, and what role can technology and innovation play in addressing those challenges? We are excited to explore how technology can revolutionize healthcare and tackle the most pressing issues of our time. We are incredibly grateful to our amazing sponsor, Linda Little, Region President of iHeartMedia, for her generous support and making this possible. What do you think is the biggest challenge in healthcare today? Share your thoughts in the comments! Let’s innovate for a healthier future! ???? #HealthcareInnovation #TechForGood #JeffersonianDinner #TheJourneyVentureStudio