Iya Romm & Ambar Bhattacharyya on Extra Crunch Live

Cityblock's Rise and the Focus on Healthcare Innovation

The recent pandemic served to highlight the importance of health for the public, policymakers, investors, and those driving innovation. Cityblock has been dedicated to bridging the gap between healthcare and communities for some time.

However, the company experienced significant funding success, raising $372 million between December and March, demonstrating the increased recognition of its mission during the global healthcare crisis.

Join Us for an Episode of Extra Crunch Live

On June 30th at 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET, Cityblock’s co-founder and CEO, Iyah Romm, will be a guest on Extra Crunch Live. Joining him will be Ambar Bhattacharyya, a managing partner at Maverick Ventures and a Cityblock investor.

The discussion will center on the fundraising process within this vital and rapidly evolving sector. We will also explore the challenges of navigating this process during a period of unprecedented demand and complexity for the business.

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Live Pitch Feedback and Event Details

Romm and Bhattacharyya will also provide real-time feedback to participants in our weekly Extra Crunch Live pitch-off. Entrepreneurs can apply to pitch live during the event.

Before diving deeper into the event, let's examine the backgrounds of our distinguished guests.

Meet Iyah Romm

Iyah Romm established Cityblock in 2017 and has served as its CEO since its inception. Prior to founding Cityblock, he was an entrepreneur in residence at Sidewalk Labs, where the company originated.

His career includes extensive experience in both public health and private care, including roles as chief transformation officer at Commonwealth Care Alliance, and positions at the Health Policy Commission and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

Meet Ambar Bhattacharyya

Ambar Bhattacharyya brings over a decade of venture capital experience, having worked at Bessemer and Bain, and currently at Maverick Ventures.

He has a proven track record, with investments in companies achieving 11 successful exits through IPOs and acquisitions, including four companies that reached unicorn status in the public market.

His expertise is specifically focused on early and growth-stage healthcare companies, making him a knowledgeable voice in the field.

Maverick Ventures' Investment in Cityblock

Maverick Ventures participated in Cityblock’s Series A funding, as well as its Series B, and both the Series C and C extension rounds completed last year.

Event Information and Access

The Extra Crunch Live episode will take place at noon PT/3PM ET on June 30th and is open to the public. Access to the recorded content will be exclusively available to Extra Crunch members.

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