<p>Ever wonder what happens when a high-performing investor faces burnout and decides to rebuild her life around mental health and purpose?</p><p>In this episode of Low to Grow, Annie Wenmiao Yu sits down with Caitlin Ner, a global investor turned mental health tech leader and venture capitalist at PsyMed Ventures. Caitlin opens up about her personal experiences with mental illness, the pivotal role of therapy in her recovery, and how her journey inspired her to back innovative neuroscience and AI-driven startups improving access to care.</p><p>Together, Annie and Caitlin explore what it really takes to maintain mental well-being in high-pressure industries, how to navigate complex healthcare systems, and why the future of mental health care lies at the intersection of technology, neuroscience, and empathy.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>How personal mental health challenges can inspire purpose-driven careers</li><li>The reality of entrepreneurship in the mental health startup space</li><li>Insights from venture capital investing in neurotech and mental health innovation</li><li>Why AI is reshaping access to therapy and support</li><li>What it means to prioritize quality care and human connection in tech-driven solutions</li><li>The therapy modalities that transformed Caitlin’s perspective — from CBT to brain spotting</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Low to Grow</strong></p><p>Instagram: ⁠@lowtogrowpodcast⁠</p><p>TikTok and YouTube: @lowtogrow</p><p>https://www.lowtogrow.com</p><p>Say hi: lowtogrowpodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Caitlin Ner&#39;s Journey</p><p>03:12 Transitioning to Mental Health</p><p>14:28 Navigating Professional Support</p><p>17:27 Exploring Therapy Modalities</p><p>20:09 From BlackRock to Startups</p><p>22:45 Lessons from Scaling Mental Health Startups</p><p>25:49 Caitlin&#39;s Venture Capital Insights</p><p>28:31 Innovations in Neurotechnology</p><p>31:01 From Harvard to King&#39;s College London</p><p>34:00 Advice for Aspiring Founders</p><p>36:27 Mental Health in the Filipino Community</p><p>38:58 Caitlin’s Advice to Her Younger Self</p><p>41:54 AI in Mental Health</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Caitlin Ner</strong></p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlinner/</p><p>Website: https://psymed.ventures/</p><p>X: https://x.com/caitlinner</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caitlinclarisse/</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Please Note</strong>: Low to Grow is for educational and awareness purposes only. It’s not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. If you’re struggling, please reach out to a licensed therapist or mental health professional. Free resources: https://www.mind.org.uk.</p>

Low to Grow

Annie Yu Wenmiao

Investment to Impact: ex-BlackRock investor's Journey in Mental Health Innovation

DEC 7, 202544 MIN
Low to Grow

Investment to Impact: ex-BlackRock investor's Journey in Mental Health Innovation

DEC 7, 202544 MIN

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<p>Ever wonder what happens when a high-performing investor faces burnout and decides to rebuild her life around mental health and purpose?</p><p>In this episode of Low to Grow, Annie Wenmiao Yu sits down with Caitlin Ner, a global investor turned mental health tech leader and venture capitalist at PsyMed Ventures. Caitlin opens up about her personal experiences with mental illness, the pivotal role of therapy in her recovery, and how her journey inspired her to back innovative neuroscience and AI-driven startups improving access to care.</p><p>Together, Annie and Caitlin explore what it really takes to maintain mental well-being in high-pressure industries, how to navigate complex healthcare systems, and why the future of mental health care lies at the intersection of technology, neuroscience, and empathy.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>How personal mental health challenges can inspire purpose-driven careers</li><li>The reality of entrepreneurship in the mental health startup space</li><li>Insights from venture capital investing in neurotech and mental health innovation</li><li>Why AI is reshaping access to therapy and support</li><li>What it means to prioritize quality care and human connection in tech-driven solutions</li><li>The therapy modalities that transformed Caitlin’s perspective — from CBT to brain spotting</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Low to Grow</strong></p><p>Instagram: ⁠@lowtogrowpodcast⁠</p><p>TikTok and YouTube: @lowtogrow</p><p>https://www.lowtogrow.com</p><p>Say hi: [email protected]</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Caitlin Ner&#39;s Journey</p><p>03:12 Transitioning to Mental Health</p><p>14:28 Navigating Professional Support</p><p>17:27 Exploring Therapy Modalities</p><p>20:09 From BlackRock to Startups</p><p>22:45 Lessons from Scaling Mental Health Startups</p><p>25:49 Caitlin&#39;s Venture Capital Insights</p><p>28:31 Innovations in Neurotechnology</p><p>31:01 From Harvard to King&#39;s College London</p><p>34:00 Advice for Aspiring Founders</p><p>36:27 Mental Health in the Filipino Community</p><p>38:58 Caitlin’s Advice to Her Younger Self</p><p>41:54 AI in Mental Health</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Caitlin Ner</strong></p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlinner/</p><p>Website: https://psymed.ventures/</p><p>X: https://x.com/caitlinner</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caitlinclarisse/</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Please Note</strong>: Low to Grow is for educational and awareness purposes only. It’s not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. If you’re struggling, please reach out to a licensed therapist or mental health professional. Free resources: https://www.mind.org.uk.</p>