David Whelan: Unleashing LA’s Healthcare Potential, Psychedelics, & more | Learning with Lowell 194

June 16, 2023

David J. Whelan serves as Chief Executive Officer of BioscienceLA. Having spent 20 years in Los Angeles, he is passionate about leading the growth of a vibrant ecosystem that will create new opportunities for all stakeholders.

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Timestamps
00:00 LA as a healthcare hub
06:55 Midwest vs Coasts
14:00 Opportunities in LA
18:40 Public transportation
21:18 Homeless problems and LA
28:45 Psychedelics
35:40 Opioid epidemic, Fines, and FDA
45:55 Healthcare workers and suicide rates
53:20 Healthcare problems
01:01:40 2023 plans for LA
01:10:50 People he needs on his team
01:12:05 JP Morgan conference
01:14:35 Keystone recommended conference
01:15:40 Networking tips and tricks
01:19:00 Qualities to look for to build relationships
01:23:30 Books
01:26:10 Beatles song to checkout

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