Erin Harkless Moore believes artificial intelligence (AI) can improve the Care Economy.
Since 2020, Moore has served as vice president and managing director of investments at Pivotal Ventures, a company launched by billionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates to advance social progress and accelerate women’s influence globally, per its website. Gates has even committed $2 billion towards the mission.
Furthermore, alongside partners, Pivotal Ventures prioritizes an expansive list of pillars within the $648 billion Care Economy, including mental health, paid medical and family leave, and women and tech innovation.
Moore is tasked with leading a team responsible for selecting, investing in, and managing a diverse portfolio that adheres to Pivotal Ventures’ mission, her LinkedIn states.
“We really start with our investment thesis and our direct investments in care looking at you know tech solutions that reduce burdens of care, lower cost of care, and improve access to care, and that’s everything from life to end of life,” Moore said on the “Black Tech Green Money” podcast hosted by AFROTECH™ Brand Manager Will Lucas. “Childcare, mental health for youth and families, general health, tech, women’s health, aging, longevity space, dementia care, that full gamut. And for us, at least, we look to prioritize solutions that are not just for the 1%, that are going to reach 99% of Americans and really unlock better care solutions for all of us.”
Moore also expresses hopefulness in the industry’s progression as a result of the integration of AI, which will lead to better quality of care for patients. Pediatric telehealth startup Summer Health has been using the technology to improve its patient interface, increasing efficiency.
In April 2024, Pivotal Ventures backed the company, investing in its $11.65 million Series A round, according to Mobi Health News.
“I get really excited about what AI can do specifically in the caregiving and health care space just to advance research patient care,” she said on the podcast. “We see AI and the Care Economy intersecting a ton, as you’re looking at that kind of infrastructure of what’s needed to modernize and automate the caregiving and healthcare system. AI can be a huge part.”
