#63 - Psychedelic Focused VC: The Conscious Fund with Richard Skaife#63 - Psychedelic Focused VC: The Conscious Fund with Richard Skaife
Stigma Podcast - Mental Health
Today’s guest is . Richard is Founder of the which invests in early stage startups pioneering plant powered medicine with a focus on psychedelics. To date, they have invested in startups such as ATAI Life Sciences, Bexson Biomedical,...
42:47•12 Aug 2020
Pioneering Psychedelic Medicine: Richard Skaife and The Conscious Fund
“I think the stigma is decreasing and I think talking about it and encouraging people to talk about it's really the original premise of this podcast.”
Imagine a world where plant-powered medicine transforms mental health treatment. In this episode, Stephen Hays chats with Richard Skaife, the visionary behind The Conscious Fund. This venture capital fund dives into early-stage startups that are pushing the boundaries of psychedelic medicine. Richard shares his journey into the world of VC and his passion for mental health innovation. He offers a snapshot of the psychedelic startup scene, detailing the regulatory landscape and what it means for future advancements.
From investing in groundbreaking companies like ATAI Life Sciences and Cybin to reducing the stigma around mental health, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone curious about the future of psychedelics in medicine. Richard's insights shed light on how these emerging treatments could revolutionize mental health care.
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