The a16z Show · Thursday, July 30, 2026
Lassie, co-founded by Stein Pella and Frederick Vankin, is developing AI agents to automate administrative tasks in healthcare practices, such as insurance billing and patient payments. The company's approach focuses on freeing up professionals rather than replacing them, addressing a critical need in an industry facing staffing shortages.
“Lassie isn't replacing humans, but like freeing them from wearing so many hats.”
“In many cases, you can't find somebody.”
“For decades, software mostly stored information. Today, AI can increasingly perform the work itself.”