Positive change. Shared success.
We start companies and partner with growing businesses to improve people’s lives
Empowering each individual to make a lasting impact
You can still do well by doing good
Connecting trusted partners to accelerate growth
We have decades of experience in healthcare and technology
We bring operational expertise to the companies we invest in
We transform human wellness, performance and engagement through the growth of early stage companies that have a shared purpose.
We are a team of inventors and creators who love to roll up our sleeves and dig in. We value kindness, collaboration and diverse perspectives.
To know me is to know that of my passions has always been “doing.” Trying new things, building things, doing for myself. Being Director of Technology at Abundant allows me to take that passion and turn it into a higher purpose: Helping people. My position allows me to help startups and customers in so many ways that are new and different every day. I get to wake up and come to work excited for the next problem solving challenge, excited to help new companies grow and succeed, excited to learn new technologies and help other people learn.
At Abundant, I am surrounded by coworkers and executives that excel in their respective disciplines. I am able to learn and be exposed to aspects of business creation and leadership that are rare for my discipline, and I love every minute of it.
Experience
Director of Technology, Frequency540 / The Abundancy
Software Engineering Manager, Leo Burnett
Senior Software Engineer, Leo Burnett
Education
Bachelor of Sciences Degree, Management Information Systems, Millikin University
Growing up in Ecuador, I remember my parents always telling me the importance of family, honesty and hard work. I’m now happily married and enjoy watching my 3 children grow up under the same simple but powerful values.
I have loved building a career in the U.S and working in technology for most of my career. I have been blessed with what I call “really cool” experiences — from growing a business that started with 20 people to over $400M in revenues, to using data and technology to solve big problems, to selling a business and ringing the closing bell at NASDAQ. Just as importantly, I love the opportunity to share those experiences once a year when I teach at Northwestern.
At Abundant, I get to continue on this journey of leading businesses to do great things. I work with a team of people who, like me, believe in hard work and sharing their unique life experiences. We all share the goal of building businesses that will leave this world in a better place than when we started. We are a community who believes in creating the world we want to share.
In the moments in between, I enjoy playing bad golf, cooking breakfast and smoking meats.
Experience
President, CityBase (acquired by GTY Holdings)
Chief Commercial Officer, Uptake
Chief Operating Officer, Centro
Chief Financial Officer, Centro
Controller, Oak Brook Bank (acquired by MB Financial)
Auditor, EY
Education
MBA, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
Master of Science in Accountancy, University of Notre Dame
Bachelor in Finance and Economics, Miami University (OH)
My wife Michele and I both grew-up and raised our family in Chicago. My first health care job was at a transporter at West Suburban Hospital Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois. I put myself through college by working in various health care positions and was really drawn to the mission and importance of the industry.
When I graduated from De Paul University, I took a job with Shared Medical Systems where I was a project manager overseeing the installation of various clinical and financial systems at some of the largest health systems in the country. My healthcare career spans 33 years and has afforded me the opportunity to innovation and operate various health care services business.
Prior to my time with Abundant Venture Partners, I was the CEO of Press Ganey. Press Ganey is a transformational healthcare platform utilized by leading health care organizations to improve the experience and quality of care. During my tenure at Press Ganey, we acquired 15 companies, recognized incredible growth, took the company public and facilitated a “take private” in 2019.
At Abundant, I have the opportunity to apply my experiences, business development & operating expertise, and c-suite relationships to help incubate and bring to market new technology and services business capable of improving care and/or reducing costs.
In addition to Abundant Venture Partners, I remain a board member of Press Ganey, serve as vice-chairman of SOC Telemed and sit on the board of the Midwest Chapter of the American Heart Association. My wife and I are also active and support multiple charities in Chicago.
Experience
Vice-Chairman,Press Ganey
CEO,Press Ganey
President and COO, Press Ganey
MedAssets(Vizient) – President
Broadlane– Chief Development Officer
Education
BA, DePaul University
Many years ago, I was fortunate to start my career in healthcare and I remain optimistic and energized by the opportunity for all of us to lead longer, healthier lives. Getting to play my role with companies, clients, and people I trust and respect is a privilege.
For most of my career, I chose sales and sales management positions that taught me about critical parts of care delivery, from radiology and cardiology to surgery and IT. I kept feeling this pull toward digital health and new care and business models. That feeling led me to Healthbox,where I was fortunate to lead business development for consulting, then added marketing and operations, then shared responsibility for strategy and general management. We accomplished a ton in five years and I’m proud of the work we did, our clients, and the impact we had on industry and on patients’ lives.
With Abundant Venture Partners, I work with an amazing team to build on that passion and experience by helping large organizations build and invest in new healthcare companies around shared challenges. I love the partnership with hard working, smart colleagues to make healthcare better.
Outside of work, my wife and I are raising three kids in the Chicago suburbs. We enjoy traveling,almost anything outdoors, and playing (and watching) sports.
Experience
Vice President, Healthbox (acquired by HIMSS)
Board Member, Imerman Angels
Senior Account Executive, Dell EMC
Account Executive, NetApp
Clinical Sales Manager, Intuitive Surgical
Vice President, Advanced Mobility & Shelter Technologies
Director of Business Development, Sg2
Strategic Account Executive, GE Healthcare
Education
Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management - MBA, Finance and Marketing
The Ohio State University - BS, Mechanical Engineering
Purpose, Passion, Faith - these are the core values which have served as my guide and foundation. Having navigated various industries (healthcare, education, finance, non-profit and entrepreneurship) over the past 15+ years, I am thrilled to have found my home back in healthcare. My exposure to many different opportunities across industries have prepared me for my role at Abundant where I’m encouraged to wear many different hats to support the business and our team as an Office Manager and Executive Assistant.
My journey to Abundant is what I would coin “a sudden miracle.” This opportunity truly found me, and I couldn’t be happier; my role within Abundant resonates with my gifts, skills, purpose, and passions. It feels amazing to be a part of a team that values me while being part of a company culture that embraces and encourages my authenticity – dry humor and bubbly, quirky personality included!
In my free time, I enjoy cycling class, volunteering, being intentional about spending time with my two teens, hopping random flights, sewing tutus, embroidering, singing on my karaoke machine, and helping others go after their business dreams.
Experience
Founder & CEO, CLC Business & Career Consulting
Founder & CEO, C&C Property Services, Inc.
Office Administrator, Evolent Health Executive
Administrative Assistant, Leadership Council
Education
B.S., Business Management, University of Phoenix
AAS, Administrative Assistant, St. Paul College
I've been an obstetrician, a dean, a university president, and a CEO of two large healthcare systems - 40 years in leadership roles in healthcare. But I've been a DJ even longer, and I love to take my message from the music. To cite only a few songs, as leaders we need "the courage to change." As we develop digital healthcare we need to give "power to the people." And we need to look at the society around us and ask, "what's going on?"
Too often, we have warm wonderful healthcare providers stuck behind bureaucratic barriers - Star Trek medicine caught in a Fred Flintstone delivery system. At each of the
practices, systems, and universities I've led, I have worked to build a toolkit for an optimistic future. That's what I love about Abundant Ventures. To truly find solutions, we must seek optimism, creativity, teamwork, and transformation. Creativity may be the most important of those. Challenging existing norms to create positive change is what Abundant is all about. I led the first medical school in the country that chose students based on empathy, communication and cultural competence as opposed to memorization, Diverse doctors for the future! The changes Abundant Ventures fosters are exactly that kind of exciting. Or as Eric Clapton sang, every one of us can “Change the World!”
Jobs:
Chief Global Strategy Officer, Sheba Medical Center
Executive in Residence, General Catalyst
Former President of Thomas Jefferson University and CEO of Jefferson Health
Education:
MBA, Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania
MD, Hahnemann University
BA, Lehigh University
My professional career began twenty-five years ago when I moved to Chicago to work for Arthur Andersen. Since then, I have had the opportunity to work at several outstanding companies and with talented colleagues throughout the Chicagoland business community. Many of these relationships have become lifelong friendships. The collection of these experiences and relationships has allowed me to develop a broad array of financial skills and acumen that span across multiple industries and types of businesses. I’m eager to apply these skills in partnership with my colleagues at Abundant to provide operational expertise to facilitate growth in the companies in which we invest.
I have a deep appreciation for the talented group of individuals at Abundant with whom I share similar values. These values include a passion to grow both personally and professionally through collaboration and kindness while sharing the core belief “that you can still do well by doing good”.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and two teenage children. Together, we enjoy cheering on our Chicago sports teams, taking in all the exciting activities our city has to offer, and exploring new travel destinations.
Education
Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director, Erie Street Capital
Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director, Glencoe Capital
Chief Financial Officer, Press Ganey
Chief Accounting Officer, Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.
Corporate Development & Technical Accounting, Boeing
Manager – Assurance and Advisory Services, Deloitte
Senior – Assurance and Advisory Services, Arthur Andersen
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting - Augustana College
Larry Neiterman has recently retired from a 38 year career with Deloitte, 27 years as a partner and more than 20 years in firm leadership. He has the vision and grit it takes to build a business from the ground up as well as an understanding of the challenges associated with driving strategic change in organizations of all sizes.
Highlights of his background include:
- Deep expertise in life sciences, health insurance and providers
- Significant board room experience as a board member, presenter and consultant
- COO of an $18+ billion global consultancy
- COO and CFO of a $10+ billion domestic consultancy
- Proven capability to drive profitable growth
- Ability to target and integrate significant acquisitions and joint ventures
- Experience in expanding into international markets
- Talent management including hiring/mentoring/evaluating/compensating/replacing C-suite
executives/partners
- Risk management involving largest and most challenging high-risk clients
- Has overseen implementation of emerging technologies including analytics/AI/cloud/ERP/RPA
Larry’s personal consulting brand is in the Life Sciences and Health Care (LSHC) industry where he consulted to many of the industry leaders in the areas of Strategic Planning and Mergers and Acquisitions. He led the practice for ten years during explosive growth (15+% CAGR). Under Larry’s leadership Deloitte was named the #1 LSHC consulting practice in the world – a title the firm still holds today.
As the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer for US Deloitte Consulting for the last 10 years, Larry was a member of the executive team that grew the organization to a $10+B consultancy experiencing double digit growth at both the top and bottom lines over this period. He engineered over 25 acquisitions and global joint ventures that led Deloitte to this market leading position. Larry had responsibility for the overall financial and operational performance of this market leading consultancy and was a founding member of the China, Germany and Mexico joint venture boards.
Larry currently holds the role of Chief Operating Officer for Global Deloitte Consulting, a $18+B consultancy with over 100,000 consultants operating in over 40 countries. In both his Global and US COO roles he was key to the development of the strategy, establishing the operating plan and managing performance to meet/exceed the plan.
Larry has been a City Year (local and national) board member for the last 12 years. City Year is a national not-for-profit organization focused on improving the high school graduation rates for students in the inner city. He has had roles on the audit, finance, program and executive committees. He also mentors the CEO and CFO. The board has responsibility for approving the strategy, financial plan, operating performance and evaluation/compensation of the CEO. Larry is currently the Chair of the Finance Committee and a member of the Executive Committee of the National Board.
Larry was recently named a winner of the prestigious Consulting Magazine’s Top 25 Consultants of the Year.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Organizational Behavior, Brown University
MBA in Finance and Strategic Planning, Tuck School at Dartmouth College (Tuck Scholar)
My work with the Abundant/AVIA teams brings me great joy, job satisfaction and I appreciate the opportunity to engage with colleagues who truly care for the wellbeing of all holistically in mind, body and spirit. A native of Massachusetts, my Cape Verdean heritage has shown me special family values and the true meaning to be a passionate woman, mother and colleague. I have been blessed to share my family culture with my wonderful husband, three beautiful children and a granddaughter.
In my free time, I enjoy reading, basketball and travel. Abundant enhances my life by allowing me to add value to the company through my support services, surrounded by a caring and compassionate work environment every day.
Past Experiences
Legal Specialist, DLA Piper LLP (US)
Assistant Floor Coordinator, Brown, Rudnick, Freed & Gesmer, P.C.
Executive Assistant/Relocation Specialist, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company
Education
Degree in Business, Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI
My career has mostly been accidental. I was hired out of college into the Aerospace industry where I spent 15 years learning valuable management skills. I am always appreciative that I had the good fortune of having a great first boss who taught me to 1) show initiative and 2) work hard. And that's what I've been trying to do ever since.
I found my way to healthcare (and entrepreneurship) based on a personal experience associated with the birth of our first son and haven't looked back. I love this industry — it is big, important, and in need of improvement.
Joy for me is found in the people with whom I work — our clients, partners, and colleagues. We created Abundant as a place where people could come to live in their genius and do their best work. I'm very proud of what we have created.
Past Experiences
Co-Founder & CEO, AVIA
Chairman, Mindful
Board Member, WiserCare, Inc.
Board Member, Transparent.
Commissioner, Board of Commissioners, The Joint Commission
Board Member, HopeLab
Co-Founder, LIFE XT
Board Member, healthfinch
Ardent IO, Board Member
Co-Founder and Board Member, The Abundancy
Founder and Chairman, RIse Health
Founder and CEO, CarePages Inc
President, Bombardier Aerospace, CAS
President, ONSI Corporation, United Technologies
Education
MBA, Columbia University - Columbia Business School
BBA, University of New Brunswick
My entire working career has been dedicated to healthcare, initially as a physician and later as an entrepreneur. Further life experiences, including parenting children with complex medical needs and overseeing health insurance benefits for employees, have rounded out my experience. Throughout, I’ve witnessed both the inherent human and societal need for quality healthcare and the enormous headwinds created by divergent financial and social incentives.
Working together to address these complex issues was our formative commitment when Abundant Venture Partners was founded in 2011. Having spent several years as Chief Operating Officer then transitioning to an Operating Partner role to engage more deeply in creation of new ventures, I’ve been fortunate to have a front row seat to healthcare innovation.
Working with the Abundant team, sharing a mission-based orientation, and benefiting from the team’s subject matter expertise has been stimulating, challenging, and incredibly rewarding.
Outside of work, I love spending time with my family, am a passionate reader, an occasional Peloton rider, and enjoy cocktail hours (preferably not virtually!) with friends.
Experience
Co-Founder, MahaloLife
Chief Operating Officer, HX360™
Owner/Co-Founder, Cullom, Inc.
Co-founder and VP, Administration, CarePages, Inc.
Education
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), The University of Connecticut School of MedicineMaster of Science (M.S.), Sarah Lawrence CollegeBachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Biochemistry, McGill University
Adventure over ease, courage over fear, community before self—these values are the common denominators that have allowed me to work with health systems in the midst of massive transformation, start a nonprofit focused on exposing young people to careers in STEM, convert under-used buildings into neighborhood assets, and teach in public schools. Most recently, I’ve been able to collaborate closely with health tech entrepreneurs who aim to change the status quo. While the results are diverse, all of it is in the service of creating positive change for the world in which we live.
Joining Abundant means being part of a tight-knit team of creators who dare to build companies that make our world better. I get to work with brilliant people who not only compel me to grow but who are also unafraid to admit what they don’t know and are willing to roll up their sleeves to find a solution together. I wake up every day and know that the team is committed to working hard to achieve a common goal while being intentional about practicing their stated values.
Outside of work, I like to go hiking, visit art museums, tackle new renovations with my husband, and take too many pictures of my dog.
Past Experiences
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
AVIA
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago Public Schools
Education
MS Health Systems Management, Rush University dual
BA Neuroscience; Medicine, Health & Society, Vanderbilt University
I grew up in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, my parents emphasized the importance of family above all else. Through their example, I observed how hard work, teamwork, humility, and trust can overcome just about any obstacle. My wife and I aspire to teach these same lessons to our three children as they grow up and chart their own path in life. I started my career in technical support, learning what it meant to be an advocate for the customer. After a few years I moved into product management, chasing my desire to be part of the solution instead of responding to the problems. As a Product Manager I have worked on growing well-established products, launching new products, and turning around failing products. I have experienced the role of a Product Manager in companies both large and small, across several industries, and in varying levels of maturity. As I grew into management and leadership roles, I worked to align the product efforts with the company objectives, ensuring the entire organization is aligned around a common goal and purpose.
At Abundant I have found a group of people on a mission to improve the world. In healthcare, there is no shortage of challenges and I am excited to solve these problems with such a passionate and talented team.
When not at my desk, I enjoy an early morning run, home cooked meals with my family, camping with my kids, podcasts about almost anything, and bourbon on the rocks.
Experience
Vice President, Product, CityBase (acquired by GTY Holdings)Director of Product, UptakeProduct Lead, UptakeManager, Product, Microsystems (acquired by Litera)Manager, Product Management, Relativity
Education
MS, Management Information Systems, Governors State University
BS, Computer Graphics and Animation, DePaul University
When I began my career in consulting, I landed on a project with a healthcare client by chance. Since then, I never looked back, spending much of the past 4 years helping healthcare systems streamline their operations, optimize revenue performance, and develop strategies to position themselves for success in the future of healthcare. I’m fascinated by the breadth & scale of problems in healthcare and am passionate about trying to solve them.
At Abundant, I get to continue working towards solving critical problems in healthcare by helping build new & innovative companies that improve people’s lives. I’m grateful to work with an incredible team that works hard to achieve our common goals & supports one another in our own growth & development. It’s an incredible feeling to go to work knowing you are making a positive impact with a brilliant and hard-working team beside you.
Outside of work & school, I enjoy running, hiking, traveling, playing golf (sometimes), and spending time with friends & family.
Experience
Consultant, Deloitte Consulting
Business Analyst, Deloitte Consulting
Education
Master of Science in Accountancy, Miami University (OH)
Bachelor of Science in Business, Accountancy & Finance, Miami University (OH)
I reentered the work force after raising three wonderful daughters. I first began working for Abundant in a temporary capacity while working for Advanced Resources. I had not originally intended to return to the workforce full-time. I was so impressed with the positive energy and the sense of shared success at Abundant, I was convinced to join the team full-time. I am responsible for keeping the office and events running smoothly. This is always a pleasure as everyone is appreciative and helpful. Our office is a fun, energizing place to work where a group of talented people are committed to improving our world. I’m very happy to be a member of our fabulous team!
In addition to working as the Office Manager for Abundant Venture Partners, I am an Executive Assistant to President, Leo Brubaker, and an executive assistant for the CEO of Transparent, Brandon Starkoff. I love my job because the commitment to life/work balance allows me time to enjoy reading, gardening, beekeeping and spending time with my family.
Experience
Pricing Administrator, Production Coordinator, Project Administrator, Senior Customer Service Representative, R. R. Donnelley and Sons
Human Resources, Payroll and Accounting roles, Sam Adams Alliance & Sam Adams Foundation
Various office positions, Advances Resources
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, Saint Mary's College
I was always intrigued by the legal profession growing up as a child in New York. I began my legal career in 1973 in Baltimore, Maryland, after attending Georgetown University undergrad and law. I relocated to Chicago in 1975, began my practice and moved to Rudnick and Wolfe in 1981. Amidst my vision as Chair, I became one of the principal forces behind the national and international expansion of Rudnick and Wolfe to DLA Piper. Over the last two and half decades, DLA Piper has grown to over 4,500 lawyers in 97 offices and 45 countries.
My passion was always about helping the underprivileged communities and diversity inclusion. I began an extensive pro bono program at DLA Piper and enhanced the culture of corporate social responsibility in the engagement of services to social problems in our communities as well as several global pro bono initiatives. To this day, these programs hold a special place in my heart.
I began my entrepreneurial career after my retirement from DLA Piper in 2017. My focus now is at Abundant Venture Partners, a purpose-based incubator focused on improving the human condition by creating companies that improve Human Wellness, Human Performance and Human Engagement. In my position as Operating Partner, Abundant Venture Partners brings me joy to collaborate with talented and compassionate colleagues who are engaged with the aspiration to generate healthiness to minds and bodies.
In my spare time, I enjoy golfing, skiing and spending quality time with my beautiful wife, two daughters and our collie.
Memberships/Organizations
Board of Directors, Sinai Health System
Board of Directors, Mindful Communications & Such,
Board of Directors, PBC
Board of Advisors, Cresset Financial Advisors
Board of Advisors, Workstorm
Board of Directors, Pro Bono Task Force, Legal Service Corporation
American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL)
Chicago Bar Association
Advisory Board, Georgetown University Corporate Counsel Institute
Board of Visitors, Georgetown University Law Center
Advisory Committee, Georgetown University Global Business School
Illinois State Bar Association
Civic and Charitable
Annual Campaign, General Campaign Chairman and Vice Chairman of Board, Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan
Board of Directors, Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
Board of Governors, American Jewish Committee
Birthright Israel Foundation
Board of Directors and Chair of Executive Committee, Primo Center for Women and Children
Education
J.D., Georgetown University Law Center
BSBA, Georgetown University
I’ve lived in Illinois my whole life minus the 4 years I ran away to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for college. Missing my family (I’m the youngest of 4) and having my fill of snow, I made my way back to the best city, Chicago. Having had the bulk of my experiences in HR at small (but mighty), growing companies with even smaller teams, I knew I wanted to continue that trend with an important tweak. I wasn’t simply looking for the best opportunity, I also needed to be part of the best culture. Enter Abundant.
I hear how silly this sounds as I say it out loud but it’s the truth — I’m a better person for having worked here. Positive change, shared success — that sentiment permeates through everything we do. It’s really special to know the work you are doing is making a difference and not just on a large scale; our mission is felt all the way down to the daily conversations had with (amazing) teammates. Plus, I get to be my authentic, goofy self and feel completely accepted — I can never leave!
Away from work I turn my attention to running with poor form, eating my way through the city while practicing the art of dinner conversation, and burning off energy entertaining my niece and nephew.
Experience
United Dental Partners
GradStaff
Education
Bachelor of Sciences Degree, Marketing, Northern Michigan University
When I first started working at Abundant as an intern, I was amazed by the knowledge and expertise on the Abundant team. Each member brings unique experiences and insights to their work, and I enjoy seeing this knowledge translate into new business ventures.
What impressed me even more than the team’s business acumen, however, was the level of commitment, passion, and collaboration each member of the team brings to their work each day. The spirit of collaboration permeates project work, and each person ensures that what we do is aligned with our core values and vision.
To me, “Positive change. Shared success.” is an outcome of Abundant’s values-driven and people-first approach to venture creation. By bringing together a group of committed individuals passionate about creating change, Abundant shapes ventures that will have a positive impact across the healthcare ecosystem.
Experience
Intern, AVIA
Intern, Education Funding Partners
Education
B.S., University of Notre Dame
I believe there are three things that make any company great. The people, the people and the people.
When founding Abundant, Eric and I set out to create a culture where people could live in their genius to create positive change in the world, and a supportive, collaborative environment where their skills would be nurtured and complimented for shared success.
My greatest joy is using my creative energy to solve problems, learn new things, and to be surrounded by a team of brilliant, hard working people during the process. Abundant is that place for me. And I hope maybe for you as well.
Especially if you are from Ecuador. But even if you are not from Ecuador, you should still check it out. But only if you like smoking meats.
Experience
CEO, Leo Burnett Group & Publicis Communications Central Region, Leo Burnett
Founder, Transparent
Board Member, Centro
Founder and CEO, The Abundancy
Founder, Ardent IO
Founder and CEO, Frequency540
Chairman Of The Board, Kontera
CEO, Cardinal Path
President, Starcom MediaVest Group
Marketing Director, Procter & Gamble
Brand Management, Procter & Gamble
Account Supervisor, BBDO
Account Executive, BBDO
Officer, U.S. Army
Education
BS, Economics and Marketing, University of Pennsylvania – The Wharton School
I have always been motivated by the opportunity to drive positive change. Growing up with parents as educators, I’ve seen the value of relentless curiosity, teamwork and selflessness firsthand. I’m proud to work in an environment that fosters this while building businesses to leave the world a better place than we found it.
My journey with Abundant began immediately after graduating from Michigan State University. In my position, I’m responsible for the accounting operations of Abundant while also providing financial support to various portfolio companies. I’m energized by the diversity of projects across the portfolio and grounded by the common values shared within the Abundant family. The opportunity to spend time with inspiring people in and around the portfolio certainly does not hurt either.
My free time is best spent with friends and family. When I’m not visiting Northern Michigan during the summer, I can be found exploring new restaurants in Chicago, reading, or watching the Detroit Lions lose football games.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Economics, Michigan State University.
Mr. Elrad co-founded GEM in 1994 and serves on the Investment Committee. Mr. Elrad is the Chief Investment Officer of GEM Realty Securities and oversees portfolio management, investment research, trading, operations and business development. As a member of the Investment Committee, Mr. Elrad is involved in setting investment strategy for GEM Realty Properties and GEM Realty Securities. In addition, Mr. Elrad is actively involved in formulating and implementing GEM’s corporate strategy.
From 1989 to 1994, Mr. Elrad represented JMB Realty Corporation in the Loan Restructuring and Capital Markets Group and was named vice president in 1992. Mr. Elrad is a member of Wharton’s Undergraduate Executive Board. Mr. Elrad is also a board member of Abundant Venture Partners and the Digestive Health Foundation. Mr. Elrad is actively involved in the YPO and CEO organizations. Mr. Elrad received a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1989.
Ted is the former CEO of public company Overture Services, an internet search company, which he led to over $1 billion in revenues before selling to Yahoo!. After leading the Overture division at Yahoo!, Ted became an investor at Elevation Partners, known for its stakes in companies like Facebook, Yelp, and Marketshare. He started his career working on strategy and change management engagements at Mercer and McKinsey.
Ted Co-Founded AVIA and is active in ensuring that the firm fulfills its mission of accelerating transformation in healthcare. He is an experienced healthcare and technology entrepreneur, executive and investor.
He serves Hope Street Group, an agent of policy change in social sectors, as board chairman, and recently CMS as a senior adviser focused on delivery system and payment reform.
Ted holds a JD from Stanford University and a BA from Dartmouth College.
Director, Technology
President, Managing Partner
Vice President, Ventures and Partnerships
Office Manager & Senior Executive Assistant
Operating Partner
Chief Financial Officer
Senior Executive Assistant
Chief Medical Officer, Operating Partner
Managing Partner
Operating Partner
Director, Venture Creation
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Senior Analyst
Operating Partner
Operating Partner, Chief Medical Officer
Managing Partner
Director, Human Resources
Analyst
Managing Partner
Staff Accountant
Board Member
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