Fractional support for health tech startups that need to move fast

Former VC and investment banker helping early-stage healthcare startups with fundraising, growth, financial strategy, and marketing. I'm not just giving high-level advice or delegating to a team—I'll personally build your financial model and pitch deck, make the cold calls, and tackle the data analysis you've been putting off for months.

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Services

Fundraising

Recreate your pitch deck with a compelling narrative. Build an investor-ready operating model. Prep you for diligence questions. Make introductions to investors in my network across healthcare VC firms. Create your data room structure.

I've evaluated hundreds of healthcare startups as an investor—I know what resonates with VCs and how to tell your story effectively.

Growth & Sales

Make cold calls to help you sign new customers. Build and iterate on your sales deck based on what resonates with prospects. Analyze your conversion funnels and identify drop-off points. Test your product and competitors' to identify differentiation opportunities.

Strong analytical foundation with hands-on execution—I'll do the cold calling, user testing, and pipeline analysis myself.

Financial Strategy

Prep your monthly board materials. Create financial narratives that explain your burn and path to profitability. Build KPI frameworks for what you should be tracking at your stage.

Strategic, board-level financial thinking—this is about presenting your story to investors effectively.

Marketing

Update your website to tell a more compelling story. Create content strategy, including drafting thought leadership posts for the website or LinkedIn. Analyze customer data to identify high-converting segments and tailor campaigns accordingly.

Clear, compelling communication that differentiates you in the market and resonates with your target customers.

About Me

A bit about me

Hi I'm Lauren! I'm based in New York, and I've worked as a digital health investor at 7wire Ventures, a healthcare investment banker at Goldman Sachs, and an early employee at Homeward Health, a value-based care startup.

At 7wire, I evaluated hundreds of digital health companies, gaining a clear understanding of what investors look for when deciding to invest. I also served as a board observer for multiple portfolio companies, so I understand what actually matters to investors once they're on your cap table.

Before that, I worked at Goldman Sachs advising on nearly $25B in healthcare M&A transactions, and earlier was part of the founding team at Homeward Health, supporting the company's launch and early growth.

Now I work with early-stage healthcare startups that need to move fast. Whether it's building a model at midnight or making 100 cold calls to sign new customers, I'm here to help.

Connect on LinkedIn lauren@risen-health.com

Common Questions

What does "fractional" mean?

I work with you on a part-time basis—typically 5-15 hours per week but flexible depending on what you need. You get dedicated, consistent support without the commitment or cost of a full-time hire.

What stage companies do you work with?

I focus on pre-seed through Series A health tech companies. You're typically past the idea stage, have some early traction, and need help scaling or preparing for your next fundraise.

How do engagements typically work?

Every engagement is customized to your needs. Some startups need intensive support during a fundraise, others want ongoing strategic guidance. We'll start with a conversation about your biggest challenges and design an engagement that makes sense.

Do you work remotely or in-person?

Both! I'm based in NYC and happy to meet in person if you're local. I also work remotely with startups across the country.

What if my project doesn't fit neatly into these categories?

Reach out anyway! I'm happy to jump in wherever you need support. Let's connect and see if I can help.