Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry Jan Garfinkle – Arboretum Ventures (Manager Meetings, EP.09)
Sep 2, 2021
Join Roz Hewsenian, Chief Investment Officer of the Helmsley Charitable Trust, as she interviews Jan Garfinkle, the founder of Arboretum Ventures, a $700 million healthcare-focused venture capital firm. They discuss innovative strategies for investing in companies that aim to reduce healthcare costs. Jan shares insights on the unique challenges of Midwest venture capital, the importance of cultural fit in staffing, and personal stories that emphasize the value of self-advocacy and integrity in business. Tune in for a deep dive into healthcare innovation!
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Jan's Early Career Path
- Jan Garfinkle majored in biomedical engineering, a new major at UC Berkeley, as it combined her interests in pre-med and engineering.
- Bioengineering now attracts many women, unlike in Garfinkle's early days.
From Diapers to Business School
- Jan Garfinkle, wanting to work in medical devices, started as a process engineer at Procter & Gamble, installing tape machines on diaper lines.
- She later became a production manager, managing 40 technicians on rotating shifts, before attending business school.
Move to Ann Arbor and Family
- After ACS and DVI, Jan moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan, as a trailing spouse, continuing with Guidant through its IPO.
- She transitioned back into sales, eventually leaving Guidant to raise her three children.