Board Member for Healthcare Venture Capital Firm

Position: Member of the Board of Advisors at Healthcare Shares

Location: Remote

Engagement: Part-Time (2–3 hours per month)

Compensation: Carried interest in venture capital fund

Job Description for Member of the Board of Advisors at Healthcare Shares

Healthcare Shares is a healthcare-focused venture capital fund that invests in socially impactful startups in areas like digital health, medical devices, and life sciences. We are inviting distinguished professionals to join our Board of Advisors and contribute their expertise to help shape the strategic vision of Healthcare Shares while supporting our portfolio companies.

We seek individuals with deep expertise in medicine, technology, or business who are driven by a passion for advancing healthcare innovation. Our mission is grounded in the quintuple aim: improving patient health, enhancing patient experience, reducing costs, supporting healthcare providers, and fostering health equity.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Guidance: Advise on the strategic direction of Healthcare Shares, ensuring our objectives align with our mission to create social impact through healthcare innovation.
• Investment Insights: Assist in evaluating startups for investment, ensuring alignment with the quintuple aim and the potential for significant health and social returns.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance to entrepreneurs in our portfolio, supporting them in overcoming challenges and refining their growth strategies.
• Market Trends: Offer insights into emerging trends in healthcare, technology, and business to inform investment and operational strategies.
• Networking: Leverage your professional network to identify promising startups, engage potential investors, and foster partnerships aligned with Healthcare Shares' goals.
• Governance: Support ethical oversight and ensure that activities adhere to our mission and values.
  
  

Qualifications

• Professional Background: Strong expertise in medicine, technology, or business, with a deep interest in healthcare innovation.
• Relevant Experience: Prior involvement in venture capital, startups, or healthcare initiatives is highly valued but not mandatory.
• Strategic Vision: A demonstrated ability to assess opportunities critically and provide actionable insights aligned with the quintuple aim.
• Collaborative Skills: Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor entrepreneurs and work effectively with other advisors.
• Mission-Driven: A strong commitment to improving healthcare outcomes, advancing health equity, and fostering innovation.
  
  

About Healthcare Shares

Healthcare Shares is a public benefit corporation and venture capital firm committed to investing in startups that align with the quintuple aim. Backed by a network of healthcare professionals, we focus on advancing healthcare innovation while promoting health equity and delivering meaningful impact to the global healthcare ecosystem.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to the mission of Healthcare Shares. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives to contribute to our work. We are an equal opportunity organization and do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Benefits & Perks

• Carried Interest: Share in the financial success of the venture fund.
• Exclusive Community: Join a network of healthcare professionals, technologists, and entrepreneurs.
• Flexible Engagement: Participate in a meaningful role while maintaining balance with other commitments.
  
  

Company Website: https://www.healthcareshares.com/

Company Address: 702 Houston Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76102