{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6344438de38312001123ddbc/653e8b43753d4300124d255d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Dr. Michelle Deaker builds healthcare and technology companies by leaning into the \"hard things\"","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6344438de38312001123ddbc/1698597430414-9f0c8cbeaedf02b21673b4211533f615.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Michelle Deaker loves doing hard things. She has a first class honours degree in science, a masters majoring in physics and chemistry, a PHD in applied science and has represented her country in a super demanding sport.</p><p><br></p><p>But Michelle is best known for her outstanding contribution to innovation that can make a real difference in people’s lives. Michelle co-founded OneVentures one of Australia's leading Venture Capital firms (with 600M in funds under management). Michelle brings unique insight to the healthcare and technology companies in which she invests, having herself built and successfully exited a global technology business in arguably the most difficult environment of the early 2000’s dot com bubble.</p><p><br></p><p>Michelle’s passion for innovation, entrepreneurship, women in business, diversity and ethical leadership are clear in everything she does.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links and Resources</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.vaxxas.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Portfolio company - Vaxxas </a></p><p><a href=\"https://one-ventures.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">OneVentures</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Interested in learning more about Scale? Head to our <a href=\"https://scaleinvestors.com.au/scaleeducated\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">website</a> to find learn more!</p>","author_name":"Scale Investors"}