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Season 3 • Episode 25

Clara Burtenshaw, Neo Kuma Ventures, on shattering the stigma of psychedelic medication

Jul 6, 2021
58:25

Episode Description

In this episode, we sat down with Clara Burtenshaw, Partner and Investor at Neo Kuma Ventures.

We discussed:
-The evolution of the psychedelics industry from a stigmatized counterculture phenomenon to a scientifically robust industry with support from the FDA for fast-tracking drug development
-The clinical potential of psychedelics to treat illnesses ranging from mental illness to pain management and other nervous system disorders
-Neo Kuma's focus on investing in early stage companies backed by sound science and building a strong founder network
-Predictions that psychedelics as medication is here to stay, and the growing commercialization opportunities in the space

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