Katherine Kirsch Email & Phone Number

United States

Advise investment deal flow in Michigan-based healthcare startups and support portfolio companies as they scale.

Illuminating Opportunities for Everyone's HealthClients have included: UNICEF, McGill University, small to medium startupsProject types include:-entrepreneurial ecosystem development-market evaluation for medical devices and biotech-partnership creation and negotiation-international market development-tech transfer and ownership strategy

AsteriskDAO is revolutionizing women’s non-reproductive health through research and femtech funding. See more here: https://shorturl.at/jmGN5

Michigan, United States

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

Leading training development and internal supply process innovation of the Oxygen System Planning Tool through UNICEF's Product Innovation Center (Copenhagen, Denmark).

ODH1 | Member of the inaugural class of On Deck Health FellowsThe On Deck Health Fellowship is a 10-week program that brings together startup and healthcare experts looking to found, join, invest in, and advise cutting-edge health tech companies.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• IRAZÚ incubates early stage ideas through preclinical, pivotal proof of concept studies and into Phase 1 clinical trials. Current assets include biochemical mechanisms described in hypoxia tolerant and neuroprotected.
• develops a corporate strategy for the IRAZÚ brand, positioning the company as a unique organization dedicated to the development of early-stage technologies
• oversees key business development activities, including IP valuation, marketing and market research, developing industry partnerships, and seeking additional funding such as federal grants, private funds, and.
• manages appropriate social media venues, generating marketing collateral, and planning for company participation at scientific conferences and investor forums

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Medical Device company focused human-centered design for emerging markets in Africa and SE Asia. Served as primary business development officer who spearheaded movement across fundraising, market growth, and strategy.
• Curated primary and secondary market research from Sub-Saharan Africa for both human-centered design, sales and fundraising purposes.
• Independently spearheaded new market development and opened offices in two international locations, including creating foundational HR processes for 4 international and 6 expat employees
• Negotiated sales and distribution deals in Ghana and Kenya after vetting 50+ diverse options
• Wrote grants amounting to $1M aggregate from donor organizations including USAID and the Gates Foundation.
• Trained and mentored local employees to develop key market awareness in Kenya. Secured largest distributor in 6 months

Chennai Area, India; Grand Rapids, MI

-Creating formal partnerships with Indian/US NGO's, government agencies and businesses-Building the foundation of CentriCycle's non-profit structure with sales initiatives-Field reporting/observation in rural villages for needs assessment-Grant Writing

Kibungo, Rwanda

Teaching English to first year private university students at INATEK. Aid with editing disserations, managing an English Club and other American cultural activites.Initiating, managing and editing a published literary journal with students of the National University of Rwanda

Master'S Of Management, International Masters Of Health Leadership

Executive Education-Financial Acumen For Healthcare Leaders: A Value-Based Introduction

Ba, English, French

Social Pluralism And Development