Wendy Smith
Overview
Wendy Smith is a healthcare executive and angel investor specializing in healthcare technology startups. She has extensive experience in the healthcare sector, having held leadership roles in commercial and exchange, Medicare Advantage, managed Medicaid, and indigent populations. Wendy has worked with major health plans, including UnitedHealthcare, Bravo Health (now Cigna HealthSpring), Aetna, and PacifiCare. In 2013, she joined Seton Health Plan as Executive Director, aiming to steer the enterprise toward value-based reimbursement and clinically integrated population health management. In addition to her health plan expertise, Wendy has a passion for healthcare technology. She became a partner and investor at Capital Factory in January 2014, where she advises healthcare technology startups and serves on their advisory boards as a lead mentor. Wendy holds a Doctorate in Healthcare Leadership from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a Master's in Healthcare Administration from Texas State University, and a Bachelor's in Biology from Southwestern University. She also serves as a professor at Texas State University in the Executive MHA program and is a frequent lecturer and conference speaker. Wendy's investment strategy focuses on early-stage healthcare technology companies, particularly those in women's health, longevity, chronic diabetic management, and wound care. She seeks to support innovative solutions that enhance healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. Her extensive experience in both healthcare management and technology positions her to identify and nurture promising startups in the sector.
Investment Focus
- Innovative healthcare technology solutions
- Strong management teams
- Scalable business models
- Potential for significant impact on healthcare delivery
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Wendy Smith invest in?
Wendy Smith invests in Technology and Healthcare, and is based in Briançon, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'azur, France. Wendy Smith is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Wendy Smith invest at?
Wendy Smith backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B and Growth, writing cheques of 500K - 5M.
Which regions does Wendy Smith invest in?
Wendy Smith invests across United States.
What companies has Wendy Smith invested in?
Wendy Smith's portfolio includes b.well, Hera Biotech, Capital Factory, Precina Health, DivInc-Health Tech, Revealix and Healthcare Wildcatters.
How do I contact Wendy Smith?
Wendy Smith's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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