Physician and Startups Physician Investor Course

The role of venture capital in healthcare innovation and the pathways available to physicians to participate as investors as well as advisors/consultants/entrepreneurs. Innovation is happening everywhere! Physicians are smart and talented. They understand science and innovation. They are busy and do not understand venture capital and how to be a part of this part of the economy. This course is an opportunity to learn from physicians who have been successful in the venture capital world. Orrin Ailloni-Charas, MD, MBA., Orrin Ailloni-Charas, MD, MBA, is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Cura Capital. He has held many roles over the years, including anesthesiologist, venture fund manager, board member, CFO, CEO, entrepreneur, angel investor, and network builder. His experiences in these areas have provided Orrin with a master class in early-stage healthcare investing. He brings his passion for helping people as a doctor to his venture journey, fueling the desire to transform healthcare at scale and improve global health and well-being. Chris Kager, MD., General Partner and Chief Medical Officer for the Global Health Impact Fund Dr. Kager has an M.D degree from the University of Pennsylvania; he completed an internship and neurological surgery residency at the University of Cincinnati (Mayfield Clinic). In addition, he completed a complex spine surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. He remains in active clinical practice as a board-certified neurosurgeon and currently holds the role of Chief of the Division of Neurosurgery at Lancaster General Hospital. Chris is an active investor in multiple sectors, with a focus on healthcare, technology, and hospitality verticals.