It’s traditional. We know not all healthcare problems are solved by healthcare solutions. That’s why we’re strategically investing in real-world, revolutionary ideas from across industries to solve big healthcare and corporate challenges.
Hank Capps has served as the president of Catalyst by Wellstar since its launch in 2021. In 2023, the $100 million venture fund was announced, which is the largest early-stage, multi-sector healthcare corporate venture fund in the country. Dr. Capps has a long history of industry thought leadership and innovation, including running businesses from founding to over $1 billion in annual revenue. He is also a family physician and the executive vice president and chief information and digital officer for Wellstar Health System, one of the largest health systems in Georgia.
Jaimie Clark has served as the head of innovation and venture strategy of Catalyst by Wellstar since its inception in 2021. With a proven track record of implementing novel processes for proof of concepts and pilots within a $7.5 billion health system, Jaimie has built the operating model and team that’s making a daily impact on the future of healthcare. She also leads the development of new companies in our studio with multiple successful launches.
John D. Cooper serves as head of venture investment for Catalyst by Wellstar. He joined the firm at the launch of the venture fund, building on his deep healthcare and financial expertise with leading health systems, where he led strategic investments, mergers and acquisitions, and healthcare-focused venture capital initiatives. Today, John D. leads a talented team of analysts and investors seeking breakthrough startups and ideas shaping the future of healthcare.
Jason Stevens serves as head of agility for Catalyst by Wellstar. Jason leverages his training as an attorney, innovative spirit, and problem-solving skills to help guide and power administrative functions, ensuring health system collaboration and coordination. He also serves as senior vice president and deputy general counsel for Wellstar Health System.
Patric Rayburn serves as the head of engagement for Catalyst by Wellstar and leads ecosystem engagement. He draws on his corporate communications, marketing, and brand experience to ensure that the research, innovation, and startup investments of Catalyst are highlighted to benefit the healthcare industry and attract other breakthrough startups to partner with Catalyst.
Cecilia Castro serves as the head of brand at Catalyst by Wellstar. Her extensive knowledge of all aspects of marketing and advertising are leveraged to deliver breakthrough results using data-driven insights, creative direction, and cross-functional collaboration. Cecilia also serves as the AVP of brand strategy & integrated marketing at Wellstar Health System.
Eddie Chen serves as an innovation manager at Catalyst by Wellstar. With experience in multiple health systems across Georgia in process, program, and change management, he guides startups through the Wellstar ecosystem to maximize impact. He has also led early-stage product development in the launch of studio companies.
Stefanie Diaz serves as senior manager of venture at Catalyst by Wellstar. Stefanie is an experienced venture capital and strategic investor who leverages her deep domain expertise to identify investment opportunities that close healthcare gaps, increase representation, and challenge the status quo.
Anna Edwards serves as a venture analyst at Catalyst by Wellstar. Anna sources high potential early-stage startups and conducts industry research and market analysis to assess the viability and fit of these startups for Catalyst by Wellstar’s investment portfolio.
Teresa Gonzalez serves as an engagement manager at Catalyst by Wellstar. Teresa is an Emmy-nominated master storyteller and draws on her experience as a former TV news anchor and reporter to elevate the voices of the community along with Catalyst’s breakthrough innovation stories through multimedia content.
Xion Lester serves as an engagement manager with Catalyst by Wellstar. Xion’s experience in digital engagement along with product and event management help her forge connections, grow strategic partnerships, and produce events that shape the innovation ecosystem.
Fran Linnane serves as a research strategist with Catalyst by Wellstar. With decades of experience in business insights and analytics, Fran leads research to support Catalyst’s investment strategies, innovation plan, go-to-market plan, competitive intelligence, and other due diligence data.
Hudson Long serves as an innovation manager at Catalyst by Wellstar. Using his years of experience at Wellstar Health System in various roles, he drives transformation by guiding startups to pilot breakthrough technologies, solutions, and methodologies that turn visionary ideas into impactful innovations.
Fernando Mattos serves as an engagement manager at Catalyst by Wellstar. Fernando uses his creative film production and journalistic background to engage Catalyst’s online communities of over 150,000 patients, consumers, startups, and partners with books, articles, and videos.
Lauren Oyster serves as senior manager of venture at Catalyst by Wellstar. Lauren’s diverse background, spanning senior roles in corporate America and early-stage startups, combined with her expertise in healthcare innovation, equips her to identify trends and deliver critical insights to the venture team.
Domoniqiue Rogers serves as the Catalyst by Wellstar office coordinator. Domoniqiue adeptly navigates and maintains all aspects of Catalyst’s administrative functions and oversees the Catalyst Innovation Center operations.
Laura Scott serves as an innovation manager at Catalyst by Wellstar. As a physical therapist and operations leader with deep roots in academia, she uses her clinical background and business acumen to help startups successfully pilot within one of the largest health systems in Georgia.
Yasho Singh serves as a venture analyst at Catalyst by Wellstar. Yasho’s highly analytical and data-driven approach to due diligence, market research, and financial analysis helps Catalyst by Wellstar invest in the most promising early-stage startups.
Lori Westphall serves as an innovation manager at Catalyst by Wellstar. Lori is an epidemiologist with an extensive academic background as well as an experienced strategist who leverages expertise in data, research methods, and human-centered design to help innovative healthcare startups thrive.
Nasir Wise serves as a venture analyst at Catalyst by Wellstar. Nasir draws on his business development experience with early-stage startups and the VC community to source and vet promising startups for investment.
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