The Launchpad Edition #2: Resources x Opportunities
Welcome to another Launchpad Edition!. Every other Sunday, I’ll share curated resources: the news, roles at companies, opportunities and events shaping innovation across social impact and healthcare I think are worth your time. This is a work in progress, so if there’s something you’d love to see included, respond and let me know what would be most valuable to you. I also like to share Linkedin URLs since the posts have alot more context, especially for job opportunities.
In the Know
Penultimate Capital debuts “Full Spectrum Health” investment thesis | Penultimate Capital
A new healthcare fund tackles the system’s paradox - it’s growing but delivering less value. Their approach: invest at the edges where innovation can integrate with existing systems through “pod-based” support that turns early traction into institutional readiness.
51& launches member-driven network for women’s health funding | PR Newswire
New platform unites the 51% whose health has been systematically underfunded (women) - pooling $100 annual memberships to fund research, advocacy, and innovation while creating real value for members through education and economic power.
Lisa Suennen interview on venture strategy in health tech | STAT News
Managing Director of the American Heart Association’s Venture Fund - Lisa Suennen - shares insights on navigating the current health tech investment landscape and what’s driving value in AHA Ventures’ portfolio.
Luminary Labs reveals open innovation outcomes | Luminary Labs
Well-designed challenges don’t just identify solutions, they catalyze lasting innovation ecosystems when paired with the right support. The team at Luminary Labs who have led these innovation challenges for several years, sheds light on impact.
Digital Medicine Society releases AI implementation playbook | DiMe
Your practical blueprint for responsible AI in healthcare - from identifying the right problems to sourcing tools and scaling across systems. Addresses why 70% of AI pilots fail (hint: it’s people and process, not technology).
CVS Ventures building post-GLP-1 economy | Forbes
As the weight loss drug market shifts and the GLP-1 gold rush quickly wanes, CVS Ventures is positioning for what’s next in metabolic health innovation.
Roles Worth Exploring
Southern AIDS Coalition | Executive Director
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eBay Foundation | Senior Manager, Partnerships
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Kiva | Director of Impact Philanthropy
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Neighborhood Funders Group | VP, Finance & Operations
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Spotlights & Opportunities
Food is Medicine: Clinical to Community | American University
Virtual convening exploring the intersection of healthcare and food access.
Slauson & Co’s 2026 Friends and Family Cohort
Applications open for consumer-facing startups seeking early-stage support and community.
How to Build Trust and Resilience with Stakeholders in the Community | Podcast
Simone Hardeman-Jones (Executive Director, Greenlight Fund) shares insights on authentic community engagement.
Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation. If something here sparked an idea, raised a question, or feels like your next move - let’s talk about it. And if you’re seeing trends or opportunities I should be highlighting, I want to hear about them. This curated lens only gets sharper when we’re learning together.