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Nolan Shah

Nolan Shah

Investor at Spero Ventures, writer on health, tech, and policy

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Brooklyn, New York, United States
Joined August 2025
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Summary

Nolan Shah is an emerging leader in venture capital, currently serving as an Investor at Spero Ventures. He focuses on identifying and supporting early-stage companies that are dedicated to improving human and planetary health through technological innovation. His work at Spero Ventures aligns with his broader interest in health tech, sustainability, and a fulfilling future. spero+1
As the founder of 'Healthy Returns', Nolan is an active writer and podcaster, sharing insights on health, technology, and policy. His publications explore topics ranging from the intersection of academia and company formation to the future of drug development and tech-enabled healthcare solutions. substack+3
Nolan's background is strongly rooted in health sciences and data, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Human Health with a minor in Quantitative Sciences from Emory University. His academic pursuits were complemented by research roles at Emory University School of Medicine and practical experience in brand strategy at Somatic Health and performance science at WHOOP. exploringhealth
Beyond his professional and academic endeavors, Nolan is a talented athlete, having achieved national recognition as an ITA All-American in doubles tennis during his time at Emory University, where he also played men's tennis. emoryathletics+1

Work

Education

Writing

#40: Campus to Company

November 1, 2025

Examines the origins of impactful companies in academic research institutions and the interplay between labs, government funding, and venture capital, arguing against slashing research funding.

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Opportunities in Tech-Bio

November 1, 2025

Explores the technologies making it faster, better, and cheaper to get life-saving medicines to patients.

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Exposomics

April 1, 2025

Discusses 'exposomics' as science's next moonshot.

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Scaling Specialty Care

March 1, 2025

Analyzes Hinge Health's IPO and the concept of tech-enabled specialty care.

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#39: Bending the Drug-Development Curve

Discusses the opportunity in 'tech-bio' investing, focusing on technologies that reduce cost and time in drug development within the pharma and biotech industries.

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Hobbies

Plays tennis, achieving ITA All-American status in doubles and ITA South Region champion. emoryathletics+1

Plays the saxophone. exploringhealth