Chicago-based Rising Leader Jennifer Fried spoke to In Vivo about her journey from ‘dream job’ as a VC to ‘accidental entrepreneur’ and co-founder of software company Explorer Surgical, before returning to the VC world. Now working as Portfolia’s venture partner and lead investor, Fried is scouting for innovative companies solving key women’s health issues in areas of clinical unmet needs such as menopause and endometriosis.
Portfolia partner Jennifer Fried has always had a passion for bringing ideas to life in healthcare. As a venture capitalist...
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Namrata Saroj, chief business officer of Ocular Therapeutix, is highly respected in the retina community for her contributions to drug development. She talked to In Vivo about her journey in ophthalmology, leadership philosophy and the importance of authenticity in a close-knit specialty.
