The MedTech Startup Podcast – Lu Zhang – Fusion Fund [Video]

MedTech Strategist Innovation Summit: Interview with Lu Zhang of Fusion Fund

Join us for an insightful interview with Lu Zhang, the founder and managing partner of Fusion Fund, at the MedTech Strategist Innovation Summit. Zhang shares her journey from immigrating to Silicon Valley in 2010, founding a medical tech start-up at 21, and eventually becoming a successful investor. She also offers some great advice for aspiring venture capitalists and entrepreneurs, detailing how they should think about commercialization and discussing the importance of alignment and community-building. This interview provides a peek into the intricate world of health tech investing, entrepreneurship and some valuable nuggets of wisdom from her experiences.

00:05 Introduction to Early Stage Startups
00:22 Interview with Lu Zhang, Founder of Fusion Fund
01:21 Lu Zhang’s Journey from Immigrant to Entrepreneur
02:42 Transition from Entrepreneur to Investor
04:31 Introduction to Fusion Fund
05:05 Investment Strategy and Focus of Fusion Fund
09:44 The Importance of Leading Investments
12:45 The Value of Operational Experience in Investing
16:53 Advice for Entrepreneurs Seeking Investment
19:40 The Journey of Fusion Fund
23:57 Starting Small and Growing: The Journey of a Young Venture Capitalist
24:11 The Importance of Humility and Adaptability in Venture Capital
24:42 The Risks and Rewards of Venture Capital
25:12 The Evolution of a Venture Capital Firm
25:29 The Complexities and Challenges of Running a VC Firm
26:23 Building a Competitive Edge through Community and Network
27:56 Giving Back to the Ecosystem: The VC Fellowship Program
29:19 The Role of a Venture Capitalist: Expectations and Realities
29:39 The Power of Community in MedTech Startups
33:03 The Importance of Early Market Validation in Healthcare Tech
37:18 The Differences Between Raising Capital as an Entrepreneur and a VC
39:33 The Role of Luck and Effort in Health Tech Investment
41:15 The Pros and Cons of Becoming a Venture Capitalist
46:02 Closing Remarks: The Rewarding Experience of Being a VC