Why Investors Keep Targeting Consumer Wellness & Fitness (#436)

Why Investors Keep Targeting Consumer Wellness & Fitness (#436)

Author: Shift Forward Health July 15, 2025 Duration: 23:32

Neel Bhargava, Partner at NB Group, shares why his firm is investing in fitness and consumer wellness and why their targets also include OnePeak Medical, hospice, and direct primary care. 

All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Woebot Health pivoting away from its direct-to-consumer mental health app. Why is Jared focusing on different lessons from the app’s shutdown, and how can we all pivot to build something better for the future? 

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