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A divisive political landscape was a defining attribute of 2020 and will continue to be one in 2021. However, one universally agreed-upon issue is the endlessly exhausting toll the pandemic has on caregivers.

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.

Springbank’s Founding Partner Elana Berkowitz speaks with Caroline Hyde on Bloomberg Technology about the impact of 2022 SCOTUS ruling on Roe.

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.

How much does caregiving—from childcare to caring for elders—contribute to the U.S. economy? According to a report from Melinda French Gates’ Pivotal Ventures and support from Springbank. It’s $648 billion.

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.