Amanda sits down with Deena Shakir, General Partner at Lux Capital, Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer, and former Partner at Google Ventures, for a deeply personal conversation on women's health, venture capital, and expanding access to lifesaving care. Eight days after giving birth to her third child, Deena experienced severe postpartum preeclampsia—a medical emergency that nearly claimed her life. Her story became a powerful reminder that access to knowledge, technology, and expert care should never determine who survives.
Together, they explore the future of women's healthcare, the role of artificial intelligence in improving diagnosis and access, and why women remain one of the most underserved areas of healthcare innovation. The conversation also traces Deena's journey from public service to venture capital, her investment philosophy at Lux Capital, and her mission to back founders building technologies that improve lives at scale.