Most careers don’t follow a straight line. But few require starting over in full view of the public.

This week, Halle sits down with Lance Armstrong to discuss how he rebuilt his life and career after multiple turning points, including surviving advanced cancer, and how those experiences shaped his perspective on health, performance, and reinvention. Now, through his venture firm Next Ventures, he backs companies focused on what they call “whole person health” — spanning prevention, wellness, diagnostics, longevity, and healthcare outside the traditional system.

We cover:

Why he chose to become a VC, and what he likes (and dislikes) about the job
How his experience as a patient shapes how he evaluates companies
Why preventive care is growing outside the traditional healthcare system
What he looks for in founders building across the care continuum
What it takes to rebuild trust and start over

About our guest:

Lance Armstrong is a former professional cyclist, entrepreneur, and investor. After surviving advanced testicular cancer, he founded Livestrong, helping raise more than $500 million to support cancer patients and survivors worldwide. In 2019, he co-founded Next Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on health, wellness, and consumer brands, with investments including Oura, Cofertility, Pair Team, and SteadyMD. Prior to Next Ventures, he was an active angel investor in companies such as Uber, DocuSign, and Athletic Brewing.

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Investing in “Whole Person Care” | Lance Armstrong

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Investing in “Whole Person Care” | Lance Armstrong