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Redefining Risk with Dr. Michael Rubin: On Entrepreneurship, Career Decisions, and Building Venture Capital in Human Health
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- Innovate and Elevate
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- Feb 12, 2026
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Summary
In the opening episode of Season 3, host Sharon Kedar speaks with Dr. Mike Rubin about following scientific curiosity across disciplines. Mike reflects on his early training in medicine, his decision to leave clinical practice, and how that transition led him into science-driven venture capital. Rather than framing career change as failure, this conversation examines coherence, preparation, and self-trust as essential components of innovation. Listeners gain practical context for how scientific thinking, uncertainty, and long-term discipline shape entrepreneurship and investment in human health. What You’ll Learn from this Episode: Why non-linear career paths are common in science and innovation — and how coherence matters more than linear progression How scientific training informs risk assessment, preparation, and decision-making in venture capital Why acknowledging uncertainty and saying “I don’t know” is often the starting point for meaningful discovery The content shared in this episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, financial, or investment advice. Please seek guidance from your own qualified professionals before making decisions. Topics Covered in This Episode Science-driven venture capital and long-term thinking Transitioning from clinical medicine to investing Non-linear careers in science and entrepreneurship Preparation, discipline, and showing up without a playbook Risk reframed as discovery rather than failure Innovation grounded in scientific uncertainty Building ecosystems that support human health research Connect with Sharon: Connect with Sharon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonkedar/ Learn more about Innovate and Elevate: https:// innovateandelevatepodcast.com Subscribe to Innovate and Elevate on YouT…