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The nursing shortage is the most visible example of the enormous labor shortages across care economy careers. But the problem is much bigger. Care workers–physicians, home health aides, early childhood care workers, physician assistants, and more–face critical challenges as a result of America’s immense care gap that may soon touch every corner of the American economy.

Researchers behind a new survey on Gen Z say employers and health care providers can learn from the habits of this group, which is joining the workforce at the highest rate. Whether it’s their prioritization of mental health or their holistic approach to health, employers should take note.

Springbank investor, Brian, and Kesar from Upfront Ventures moved from product to venture last year and want to help others do the same. They interviewed 8 partners at top VC funds/co-investors across the US to learn how they were able to make the switch and make the most of their product backgrounds to be better in venture.

In an effort to better understand this generation's unique experience, Able Partners and Springbank launched a quantitative and qualitative research study to understand how Gen Z navigates healthcare.

But this isn’t just a mommy issue, it’s an economic one. A study revealed that by 2030, the U.S. could lose a staggering $290 billion in GDP annually.

Four Dynamic Areas of Growth, a first-of-its-kind report that puts the size of the care economy at $648 billion, making it $138 billion larger than the US pharmaceutical industry and larger than the US hotel, car manufacturing, and social networking industries combine.