In 1997, I founded Nueterra Capital with the conviction that entrepreneurs—when paired with real operational expertise—would shape the future of healthcare. I believe venture capital, when grounded in execution and accountability, has the power to accelerate innovation, strengthen clinical models, and improve both outcomes and affordability for patients. Over more than 25 years, Nueterra Capital has deployed over $850 million across multiple healthcare verticals, creating approximately $4.5 billion in value and distributing more than $3 billion to investors. Our most recent healthcare venture fund generated a gross IRR of 31%, including one portfolio company valued at over $1 billion. These results reflect a long-standing investment philosophy centered on purpose, disciplined growth, operational depth, and durable impact.

In parallel, I built NueHealth to operate modern, consumer-focused surgical facilities in true partnership with physicians and health systems. What began as a single ambulatory surgery center has grown into a national organization that has developed and managed more than 150 facilities and collaborated with thousands of clinicians across the country. Our work is anchored in a simple principle: when physicians are empowered, aligned, and supported, patients receive higher-quality care at a lower cost. As the healthcare landscape evolved, I helped create an innovation platform designed to accelerate the transition toward value-based care. The work initiated there—focused on guaranteeing clinical outcomes, cost, and patient satisfaction—now continues fully under NueHealth, where those capabilities are integrated into a comprehensive, next-generation approach to surgical and procedural care. While the platform evolved, the mission remained the same: improve quality, reduce cost, and enhance the patient experience.

In 2007, I founded what is now the Solventas Foundation (formerly Integral Life Foundation and One5 Foundation), with a mission to expand access, create opportunity, and deliver measurable results in underserved communities. Operating on a 100% pass-through model, every dollar goes directly to partners and the people they serve. Solventas focuses on identifying organizations already doing meaningful work and helping them do more through thoughtful partnership and shared accountability. Its efforts span global and domestic initiatives, including long-term healthcare infrastructure development in Malawi with Pothawira International, early emergency response and ongoing support in Haiti, and community-based programs across the United States. The foundation also leads internal initiatives such as Emma’s Angels, addressing social isolation among seniors and a scholarship program.