I am a highly effective and versatile professional with 20 years of international experience in life sciences (biotech and health-tech) across operations, investment banking, venture capital, and advisory roles with Fortune 500 companies and startups.Currently, I serve as a Venture Partner at BVCF Management, leading cross-border investing, due diligence, risk management, and managing global LP relationships. Additionally, I am the Chief Business Officer for three private companies (two biotech and one healthcare AI/ML), where I drive business strategy, fundraising, and business development campaigns. I also hold a Board of Directors position, serving on the Executive and Finance and Audit Committees of a Foundation in Washington, DC.A CEO recently said, “Kim’s like an investigative journalist, and I know because I was one. Her ability to connect with people from all walks of life, and uncover hidden information and ideas, coupled with her expertise in analyzing and communicating complex investment themes, and her persistence, makes her a standout. This strength has been pivotal in establishing trust and securing global opportunities that others often miss.”Key Accomplishments:• Raised over $1 billion in capital for both funds and companies as an investment banker, securing investments from the U.S., Asia, and the Middle East.• Originated and cultivated a pipeline of over 2,000 international investors, including venture capitalists, hedge funds, family offices, institutions, endowments, pension funds, and high-net-worth individuals.• Established and built successful investment banking practices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Beijing.• Elected to an elite 20-person executive team tasked with developing IBM’s global healthcare strategy.• Contributed to the commercialization launch teams for two new products at Amgen.Skills & Expertise:• Governance• Operations• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving• Finance: Fundraising & Investor Relations; Financial Analysis & Modeling• Global Business Development• Due Diligence and Risk Management• Marketing: Commercialization; IR/PR; Opening New MarketsPersonal Attributes:• Diplomatic Leader & Team Builder• Entrepreneurial Mindset• Cultural Bridge Builder• Communication Skills• Versatile & Resourceful• Trustworthiness• Perpetual Learner: Within the past 12 months, earned certificates in: Fundamentals in Machine Learning for Healthcare, Evaluation of AI Applications in Healthcare (Stanford); Prompt Engineering; Digital Strategy and Business Opportunity; Cyber Security Fundamentals
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