Aegis Ventures’ Blueprint for Building AI-Native Companies

In this episode of Bloomberg Intelligence's Vanguards of Health Care podcast, Jonathan Palmer interviews John Beadle, co-founder and managing partner of Aegis Ventures, a venture studio focused on digital health and AI. Beadle discusses Aegis's unique approach of co-founding companies with large health systems to solve major pain points using transformative technologies. He shares insights into the genesis of Aegis, its investment theses—automating workflows, reimagining consumer experience, amplifying new biomarkers, and unlocking real-world evidence for clinical trials—and specific examples like Ascertain and Evandra. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities in healthcare AI, the importance of trust and ROI, and the future of digital health companies in the public market. Beadle also touches on the significance of AI agents, clinical decision support, and his personal motivation for launching Aegis, driven by his mother's experiences navigating the healthcare system.