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Christina Farr

Formerly a healthcare reporter, Christina now advises early- and late-stage healthcare companies on go-to-market strategy, storytelling, and fundraising, and shares her insights via Second Opinion.

Longevity, or Prevention 2.0

A conversation with founder and cardiologist Dr. Jeff Wessler and his assessment on what separates longevity from prevention & public health

Christina Farr, +1
Jun 4, 2025
Longevity, or Prevention 2.0

The biggest winners from the Hinge IPO - and what that says about digital health investing

One tiny fund I hadn’t heard of absolutely crushed it

Christina Farr, +1
May 30, 2025
The biggest winners from the Hinge IPO - and what that says about digital health investing

Speaking from experience: arguments for & against building a homegrown EHR

More perspectives from experienced operators on the great build vs. buy question for fundamental technology used by digital health cos

Christina Farr
May 23, 2025
Speaking from experience: arguments for & against building a homegrown EHR

Should you build relationships with VCs before a raise? That’s a hard yes.

This is a hot topic and I’ve heard plenty of arguments with both sides. Here’s my POV.

Christina Farr
May 22, 2025
Should you build relationships with VCs before a raise? That’s a hard yes.

A deeper dive on Hinge vs Omada

Lets compare the s-1s of two interesting digital health companies are going public in 2025

Christina Farr
May 16, 2025
A deeper dive on Hinge vs Omada

Some tough questions VCs and founders need to address out in the open

What are the hidden trade offs of fund size. When should founders be able to take money off the table?

Christina Farr, +1
May 15, 2025
Some tough questions VCs and founders need to address out in the open

Why employers are recruiting strong public health communicators

Employers tell me that preventative health is harder than ever

Christina Farr
May 13, 2025
Why employers are recruiting strong public health communicators

OMG! Omada Health just filed its S1.

Omada got its start in 2011.

Christina Farr
May 9, 2025
OMG! Omada Health just filed its S1.

A guide: Quality content is health-tech’s new "growth hack"

And no, ChatGPT is not the answer

Christina Farr, +1
May 9, 2025
A guide: Quality content is health-tech’s new "growth hack"

Should you build or buy the EMR?

The age old question revisited, but with a 2025 spin

Christina Farr, +1
Apr 28, 2025
Should you build or buy the EMR?

How the smart digital health marketers are thinking about patient acquisition

Paid marketing is still useful - but competitive ad markets require more creativity

Christina Farr
Apr 17, 2025
How the smart digital health marketers are thinking about patient acquisition

Navigating Black Swan Events in Volatile Markets

How healthcare founders should take lessons from teams navigating unpredictable events

Christina Farr, +1
Apr 7, 2025
Navigating Black Swan Events in Volatile Markets

4 questions on the future of employer-sponsored healthcare

What is keeping employers up at night going into 2025? A conversation with Chris Michalak

Christina Farr
Mar 27, 2025
4 questions on the future of employer-sponsored healthcare

23andMe should have raised less capital

My takeaway from today’s news that the company is filing for bankruptcy

Christina Farr
Mar 24, 2025
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23andMe should have raised less capital

Why is longevity suddenly so hot?

Between Function Health, Lifeforce and Superpower, this space is on fire

Christina Farr
Mar 17, 2025
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Why is longevity suddenly so hot?

Why the Hinge Health IPO is so important for digital health

A few thoughts...

Christina Farr
Mar 11, 2025
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Why the Hinge Health IPO is so important for digital health

Is health-tech entering its ‘influencer’ era?

And what are the pros and cons?

Christina Farr
Feb 28, 2025
Is health-tech entering its ‘influencer’ era?

4 questions on President Trump and IVF

I caught up with Conceivable Life Sciences’ Joshua Abram to understand the political landscape and its impact on reproductive health

Christina Farr
Feb 21, 2025
4 questions on President Trump and IVF

Care delivery in all 50 states? No longer as common as it used to be

Some digital health companies are getting more targeted with their approach

Christina Farr
Feb 13, 2025
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Care delivery in all 50 states? No longer as common as it used to be

There’s a new game in town for D2C health business models

And it’s rapidly evolving in real time!

Christina Farr
Jan 30, 2025
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There’s a new game in town for D2C health business models

How are employers going to pay for cell and gene therapies?

Let’s get real about the alliance between U.S. health care and employment

Christina Farr
Jan 20, 2025
How are employers going to pay for cell and gene therapies?

Why is healthcare so bad at cybersecurity?

Plus, some thoughts about Transcarent buying Accolade!

Christina Farr
Jan 8, 2025
Why is healthcare so bad at cybersecurity?

The formula for a productive investor update email

Because so many of you asked for it!

Christina Farr
Jan 2, 2025
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The formula for a productive investor update email

Some tips for raising money in 2025

Things have gotten a little better in digital health VC land, but it’s still challenging out there!

Leslie Schrock, +1
Dec 19, 2024
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Some tips for raising money in 2025

A letter to my kids about last week

How I’ve been thinking about recent events

Christina Farr
Dec 11, 2024
A letter to my kids about last week
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