Jeff White
Dr. White is a Life science executive with over 25 years’ experience supporting early and late stage MedTech development and innovation. During his tenure at Emory Healthcare and the Global Center for Medical Innovation (GCMI) and as Principal Research Scientist at Georgia Institute of Technology, he was responsible for leading a multi-site GLP and GMP […]
Rajeev Nair
Rajeev Nair is a results-driven global business leader with a proven record of accelerating growth, driving large-scale transformation, and building high-performing teams across Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the United States. Over a nearly three-decade career at Merck KGaA, he has led major businesses including, most recently, the $2B global Chemistry division, where he delivers […]
Alex Cameron
Alex Cameron is a globally experienced life sciences executive with a track record of launching innovative products, building high-performing teams, and leading organizations through growth and transformation. He is passionate about advancing technologies that improve patient outcomes while driving commercial success. Alex currently serves as Global Vice President and Head of Atellica Solutions at Siemens […]
Sarah Goforth
Sarah Goforth was the Section Head for Regional Innovation at the National Science Foundation (NSF), managing a $470M portfolio of deep tech and place-based innovation initiatives authorized by the CHIPS and Science Act. With over 15 years of senior leadership experience across academia, government, media, and philanthropy, she specializes in technology commercialization, venture capital strategy, […]
Virender Sharma
Dr. Virender “VK” Sharma, MD, brings over 25 years of clinical and entrepreneurial expertise to VIC Tech’s Strategic Advisory Board. A distinguished gastroenterologist and former Professor of Medicine and Vice Chair of Gastroenterology Research at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, VK has a proven track record of transforming innovative ideas into impactful MedTech solutions. With more […]
David Montecalvo
David Montecalvo is a Senior Operating Partner at Vance Street, working with portfolio company leadership teams to help them achieve strategic and financial objectives. David has more than 35 years of medical and life science leadership experience with specific expertise in business development, global operations, R&D, quality assurance, regulatory and clinical affairs. David has also […]
Jim Mapes
James “Jim” Mapes most recently served as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Cara Care. Cara Care is dedicated to providing global support for patients with gastrointestinal diseases through the first therapeutic digital companion for digestive care. Founded in Germany in 2015, Cara Care has developed an innovative platform that integrates UX/UI design, […]
Jonathan Rayner
Dr. Rayner is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology; Director of the Laboratory of Infectious Diseases (LID), and Responsible Official for the select agent program at the University of South Alabama. Dr. Rayner received his Ph.D. in Microbiology at Colorado State University (CSU) in 1998 and completed two post-doctoral research […]
Sobha Pisharody
Sobha Pisharody, Ph.D., has held senior leadership roles in both startups and large companies, from Chief Strategy and Product Officer at InformedDNA, a genomics company focused on bridging the gap between innovative health technologies and health plans, to Senior Vice President, Product and Strategy at Talis Biomedical (fka SlipChip) and Director of Product Management at […]
Silji Abraham
Silji Abraham is a seasoned technology and business leader with over 25 years of experience in healthcare, life sciences, medical devices, and industrial automation. He has held executive roles as CTO, CDTO, and CIO at multiple S&P 500 companies, driving innovation in R&D, supply chain, digital transformation, and venture investment. As SVP & Chief Technology […]
Cody Beasley
Cody Beasley is a CPA with over 13 years of experience in accounting and finance across several industries, handling a diverse array of responsibilities, including controllership and income tax. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a double major in accounting and finance. Cody’s most recent prior role was as Controller for the Ambr […]
Matthew Leming
Matthew Leming is a former bench scientist who now serves as a strategic advisor for healthcare focused startup companies. He has 10 years of experience in basic science research with 10 peer reviewed publications in journals ranging from BMC Genomics, Journal of Neuroscience, and Scientific Reports. This is complimented by more than six years of […]